$985,000

When less is more... For the discerning buyer, welcome to a perfectly faceted jewel of a studio directly facing Gramercy Park in a historic Greek Revival Townhouse. Your front windows are graced by a private garden as well as romantic handcrafted wrought iron lacework that echoes the gates of the park. Thoughtfully and beautifully renovated by renowned Edward Lobrano Interior Design with exceptional care, outstanding craftsmanship and understated elegance, every inch of this bijou home has been re-imagined, respecting the original spirit and enhanced by the chic sophistication and state of the art comforts expected in a contemporary lifestyle.

Entering the ground floor into an 1840's period foyer, you turn the key into your entry and voila! The quintessential magic of great design! Within this outstanding studio are inviting spaces: living area (cum bedroom) dining area and study, all bathed in east facing light and the natural beauty of Gramercy Park Square. The separate kitchen is perfectly outfitted with top appliances: Liebherr refrigerator with ice maker; General Electric micro-wave, DeLonghi electric wall oven; DeLonghi gas stovetop; Franke sink; Satin nickel faucet, General Electric Monogram dishwasher; all appliances in stainless steel. The bathroom is lovely with handcrafted tiles, mosaic flooring by Walker Zanger, a 5 foot cast iron tub and polished nickel fixtures, a Caxton Oval sink and matching designer fabric covered walls and ceiling. Two spacious closets complete the bathroom.Every system, electrical, plumbing etc. is state of the art. There is an in wall surround speaker system and the Air conditioning is controlled by a wireless thermostat. The large living room facing the park has custom period molding, recessed lighting, and lovely built-ins. The floors are quarter sawn white oak.Apartment 1F at 3 Gramercy Park West offers a quiet oasis in a historic district in a landmarked Townhome designed by the distinguished architect of New Orleans fame, Alexander Jackson Davis.

With a coveted key to the lovingly manicured park, those fortunate few enjoy a haven in all seasons in a garden graced with the statue of thespian Edwin Booth at center stage, a distant Chrysler building as well as a lovely Calder sculpture donated by the artist. Gramercy Square is a prestigious neighborhood, distinguished by an exceptionally rich architectural heritage known as the American Bloomsbury it has always been a magnet for the cultural glitterati: artists, novelists, architects, politicians, poets, actors, and dreamers. From Stephen Crane, Mark Twain, Hermann Melville, Theodore Dreiser, Zelda and Scott Fitzgerald, Ethel Barrymore, George Gershwin, Stanford White, to James Cagney, John Barrymore and Julia Roberts. Gramercy Park has been home to them all. Today as in the past, cultural persona meet and dine at the Players Club or The National Arts Club, The hip and affluent chill at the trendy Gramercy Hotel. The local vibe offers a mix of old world and new. The ambience on the Square is charming and peaceful, an antidote to the bustling and hip surrounds replete with the best restaurants and shops.

The building is self-managed with a Super, Gardener, Handyman, Housekeeper, and Accountant to attend to maintenance issues. Pied a Terre buyers are welcome. Pet friendly. Flip Tax 1%.