$25,000,000

This magnificently renovated Greek Revival townhouse, originally built in 1853, sits in the heart of the West Village on tranquil West 11th Street between West 4th Street and Bleecker. With outdoor space on nearly every level, this 25-foot wide home is the first private residence overlooking the neighboring Bleecker Gardens and enjoys wonderful sunlight and open views which include the Empire State building and One World Trade.

Over three years, the property was carefully restored by master builders Triton Enterprises in collaboration with international design firm Soucie Horner. Boasting the absolute highest level of finishes, a four-passenger elevator that services the top floor to the basement, total smart home technology, and terraced south garden, 278 West 11th Street celebrates the finest of townhouse living.

History of the home and adjoining Bleecker Gardens

278 West 11th Street was built in 1853 for William Bogert, a silversmith for Tiffany & Company, as his personal residence. During the original construction the property was set apart from its neighbors by its tall stoop, splayed window lintels and Italianate cornices. The neighboring Bleecker Gardens is a large private garden owned on a community basis by the townhouse owners whose properties border the garden.

LAYOUT:

Basement:

Fully finished, this level is serviced by the elevator and enjoys a 1,200-bottle wine cellar, home gym, recreation room, guest powder room, laundry room and storage. Every detail has been considered, from the gym's pressurized rubber flooring to the recreation room's pre-wiring for use as a media room. Additional storage and mechanicals complete this floor.

Garden Floor:

The first level features a grand breakfast room with sweeping French doors incorporated within a full wall of windows which allow the space to be opened to the tranquil garden. Adjacent is the impressive Poggenpohl kitchen finished with all Miele appliances, including an espresso maker, double oven, convection oven, dual dishwashers and sinks, Dornbracht faucets, and one-touch mechanized drawers with automatic interior lighting. The countertops and backsplash are a beautiful and supremely durable White Macauba quartzite and the kitchen fireplace is Siberian White marble. An elegant marble powder room, gracious bedroom with en-suite full bath and a separate entrance complete this level.

The gorgeous South-facing garden provides a unique urban oasis. This serene 3-level terraced garden, with electricity and plumbing, is adjacent to Bleecker Gardens. The Indiana Buff limestone terraces allow for flexible entertaining and privacy, while the landscaped planted areas and mature trees receive direct sunlight throughout the day.

Parlor Floor:

Ascend the stoop and enter this home through custom-crafted mahogany doors and experience nearly 12' ceilings and a striking view of the sweeping elliptical staircase. The unique shape allows brilliant natural light from the substantial skylight to filter through the core of the home into every floor. The extraordinary finishes of the entry foyer and center reception include single slab marble floors, mid-century Mazzega and Venini Murano glass light fixtures, elegant moldings and Farrow & Ball's high-gloss accents, every surface of which have been sanded down and refinished eight times. Adjacent to the reception area lies a jewel box powder room and coat closet. The entire rear portion of this level is an incredible 24' x 24' living room, with custom wet bar, built-in bookcase, paneled walls, stately Nero Marquina marble wood-burning fireplace, and wall-to-wall windows with doors to a charming Juliet balcony overlooking both the private home garden and Bleecker Gardens.

Third Floor:

This elegantly finished full-floor Master Suite is absolutely superb. Enter the dressing area to an entire room of custom soft-closing closets, finished with cerused oak and nickel hardware. The spacious rear-facing master bedroom with imperial marble fireplace receives excellent Southern light, and is graced by a full-width terrace overlooking the tree tops below. The master bathroom spans the entire width of the house, and is lined with Ocean Blue Travertine and Bianco Dolomite marble. Features include a white oval tub and enormous steam shower with dual shower heads and a rainfall system.

Fourth Floor:

This level boasts 2 gracious bedrooms with elegant marble en-suite baths. At this height, the views begin to open up even more and allow natural light to flood every corner of the floor.

Roof Deck:

The impressive roof deck, with electrical and plumbing, affords stunning views of the Empire State Building to the North and One World Trade to the South. The roof deck is finished with Indiana Buff lime stone pavers and a graceful pergola made with the finest clear Spanish Cedar.