258 RIVERSIDE Drive #5A

This bright and spacious 7-room home (258 Riverside Drive) offers enormous flexibility and rich turn-of-the-century detail. With an angled view of Riverside Park and beautiful light throughout, this truly inviting home evokes the best of a bygone era. Ceilings in excess of 9'6", deep dentil moldings and hardwood floors set the stage for relaxed yet gracious living and create the perfect backdrop for blending old and new. The double living room (30 x 18) with decorative fireplace and ornate mantel leads you towards the generous oak paneled dining room with original overhead wood beams. All feels open and airy and a great counterpoint to the fast pace of Manhattan. A large windowed chefs kitchen flanks the dining room and offers outstanding storage and an eat-in area. Granite countertops, to-the-ceiling restored wood cabinetry and stainless appliances work together in harmony and add to the uplifting spirit of this home. The corner primary bedroom has both north and east exposures; a renovated master bath is both beautiful and in keeping with the original style of this home. Two more bedrooms, an additional bath, and a W/D complete this enticing offering. In addition to this buildings being a superb example of early 1900s architecture, it has kept pace with the times and has a roof deck and bike storage. The prized location offers easy Riverside Park access, outstanding transportation and excellent dining and shopping choices.