$13,600,000

At 39-feet wide & 6 stories tall, this chic, spectacular townhome is among the widest residences on the Upper West Side. A Steven Harris Architects & Rees Roberts + Partners gut-renovation restored original details conceived by illustrious 19th-c. architect Clarence True. A residence of uncommon sophistication & style, it is beautifully located just off Riverside Drive, across from Riverside Park. Flooded with inspiring southern light thanks to a rear façade clad in steel casement windows, the ~9,000 SF interior has 6 stories, 6 fireplaces, 4 to 6 bedrooms & 4 outdoor spaces. A richness of detail & variety of textures & hues, with restored original woodwork, wainscoting & stained-glass windows harmonizes with custom contemporary elements. A smart home, it is equipped with a Savant automated system for shades, lighting, security & AV, including invisible speakers throughout & hi-fidelity components designed for the consummate audiophile. An elevator services cellar to 5th floor. Enter through the double glass doors to a gallery with stone fireplace, stately oak wainscoting, limestone flooring & rear façade of steel-framed casement windows. Here is a powder room with a beautiful restored stained-glass window, bedroom suite, mudroom entrance & significant closet space. Beside the full-height of rear windows begins a stairway with an eye-catching forged-iron railing. The living room features smoked oak floors in a herringbone-pattern (which run throughout the home), marble-surround fireplace, Juliet balcony & 55-inch LCD-enhanced Séura television mirror. A unique bar nook is outfitted with fridge & freezer drawers & hi-fi system. Behind mirrored pocket doors is a formal dining room with beamed ceiling & fireplace. Adjacent is a sunny eat-in kitchen featuring a stylish leathered Jurassic Brown Stone island with counter seating, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, Miele oven & cooktop with grill, full-size Sub-Zero fridge & freezer & windowed scullery. A wall of windows opens to a planted balcony with lush garden views—perfect for alfresco dining. The third floor primary suite includes a sitting room with fireplace & lovely light, 2 ample walk-in closets & a luxurious bath with private water closet, Corian soaking tub in a glamorous mirrored bay, 2 vanities, walk-in shower with multiple showerheads, radiant-heated floors & true-divided light switchable privacy glass windows. The fourth floor features 2 bedrooms, a hall bath & en suite family room/optional bedroom with fireplace. The fifth floor features an office (or bedroom) with a windowed desk alcove, steel bookshelves & half bath (with room for a shower). The impressive media room allows for timeless games & an immersive AV experience. The Planar Video Wall contains nine 46-inch screens & affords myriad viewing options with B&W in-ceiling speakers. A Sony projector & Stewart film screen expand the entertainment opportunities with large speakers & subwoofers providing immersive surround sound. A wet bar with dishwasher, microwave, fridge & freezer drawers, ensures nearby nourishment. Ultra suede walls adorn the room; quiet rock provides acoustical insulation. The Penthouse is dedicated to an art-filled gathering space with floor-to-ceiling fireplace, wall-mounted TV, powder room & wet bar. The south-facing glass wall opens to a balcony. The landscaped roof terrace is an extraordinary space with Hudson River & panoramic city views. With its fire pit & built-in James speakers, it’s the perfect spot to relax with family & friends, watch boats sail by & enjoy glorious sunsets & glittering night lights. The cellar features a climate-controlled 1,100-bottle wine room, mirrored gym with James in-wall speakers, 2 Sub-Zero refrigerators, full bath with spacious shower, laundry room & generous storage space.