$11,250,000

Exceptional Single-Family Residence on Park Block. This spacious home is part of a matching row of townhouses built in 1893. The owners have completely renovated this gem, replacing a long-lost stoop while maintaining the limestone and pink-brick facade. A home of this grandeur and finish work rarely becomes available. This gracious and elegant 20'-wide house features over 6,600 square feet with 5 floors plus a finished basement, five working fireplaces, and an elevator. Fully renovated in 2003, nothing has been overlooked. The sunny landscaped backyard is surrounded by other brownstone gardens. It is currently configured with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a dining room, a large living room, home office, family room, media room, large eat-in-kitchen and oversized recreation room. Ground Floor (1st Floor): This floor features wide-plank cherry floors. Upon entry, there's a large windowed front room that is being used as a mud room, but can also work well as a staff room or extra guest room. A half bath is adjacent, and then an oak-paneled elevator. This level has closets galore, and the entrance area under the stoop has room for bike storage, firewood storage, and trash/recycling. Kitchen:The kitchen is in the center of the floor, with a huge marble-topped dining island. The kitchen boasts a 48" SubZero fridge, 2 SubZero refrigerator drawers, a Bosch dishwasher, a 48" Viking range with 4 burners, grill and griddle and 2 ovens, and a warming drawer. The cabinetry is custom woodwork and the countertops are stainless steel. A large pantry closet and a built-in workstation/homework station complete the layout. Beyond the kitchen is a large family room with French doors leading to the garden. In the extension there is a separate dining area that also has access to the backyard. A lovely blooming magnolia tree grows on the eastern edge of the brick patio. There is plenty of room to play and an available gas line for grilling. The backyard gets excellent light, as all the neighboring buildings are low. Parlor (2nd Floor): The parlor features 12-foot ceilings and the original staircase. The floors throughout are inlaid oak herringbone. The dining room is in the front parlor. There's a powder room, a walk in closet and an additional closet in the landing area. The rear area is a huge living room with a wood-burning fireplace and mantel, and it is wired for sound. A home office with wet bar and plumbing for future appliances (such as a dishwasher or wine refrigerator) is in the back. With windows facing south and east, the office has built-in book cases, file cabinets, and desks. Third Floor: The front room of this floor is currently used as a second family room/media room. It has the original wood detailing around the windows and a wood-burning fireplace. The master bedroom has the original tile fireplace and mantel. You can enter the room through the enormous walk-in closet with custom built-ins or from the hallway. In the extension, the master bath features a separate steam shower, dual sinks with travertine vanity, and a large, vintage-style cast-iron Kohler soaking tub. The bathroom has two windows as well. Fourth Floor: The children's floor has 2 large bedrooms and an enormous shared Jack-and-Jill bathroom with dual sinks, a separate shower and a tub. The rear bedroom has a terrace. Off the center hall is a laundry closet that has room for oversized washer and dryer, plus a sink. All of the closets in the bedrooms have been professionally outfitted. Fifth Floor: At the back there is a bedroom with a wall of closets and a working fireplace. Adjacent to this room is a charming full bath with a skylight in the shower. In addition, there's a closet with plumbing for a kitchenette. There is a standard staircase leading up to the roof, which can easily accommodate a deck. Plumbing, gas and electrical lines have been brought up to the roof for future use. There is a large skylight on the roof that allows light to flood down stairwells below. BASEMENT FLOOR: This is a versatile full-height recreation room. The entire floor is carpeted and a north window provides natural light. There is also ample storage and mechanicals, and plumbing roughed in for a bathroom. 2006 Yearly Expenses:Con Edison: $ 9,000 gas/electric combinedWater Bill: $ 700 annuallyReal Estate Taxes: $ 42,583 per yearInsurance: $ 7,000 annually Townhouse Features:Powder Rooms: 2Full baths: 4, plus plumbing for anotherFireplaces: 5 functioning wood-burning with hookups for gasCentral air: 10-zone; 5 separate air handlersHot Water: Two 75-gallon hot-water heatersHeat: 10-zone hydronic heating systemStructured cable, Cat5, cable, phone and fiber optic in 2 places in every roomProfessional phone/intercom/entry-door system Life safety: smoke, carbon monoxide, floodSecurity: Motion, perimeter and shock sensorsCommercial-grade thermal, sound control and fire-rated insulation throughout, in walls and floors Price: $11,250,000 Contacts: Nan Shipley (212) 663-0444 email