If you are looking for something that feels like HOME which provides a lovely private garden, lots of space, located in an idyllic setting then look no further than 306 West 81st Street. This is a massive garden duplex that is a minimum of two bedrooms and two bathrooms which is easily used as a three bedroom. As one enters on the parlor floor you are greeted in a beautifully proportioned square south facing living room with a window looking over your private garden. High ceilings, wainscoting, crown moldings and inlaid hardwood floors make this room magical. Separating the living room from the primary bedroom is a large parlor ideal for a nursery, bedroom, study or dressing room. The large primary bedroom suite is as romantic as it is large. King sized for sure, it has a large window looking out to tree lined 81st Street, with super high ceilings and lovely prewar detail. To the south side of the living room one finds a prewar windowed tiled bath in excellent condition with a pedestal sink and stall shower.
The staircase takes you down to a large, eat-in country kitchen. Updated stainless steel appliances and full-sized washer/dryer make for a great kitchen environment that opens to your lovely private garden with planters, planting beds and patio all in perfect condition. Also on the lower level an additional parlor can be a tv room, a guest room, an office or a study. It adjoins a large second bedroom, charming in its own right. Off the kitchen, an additional full bathroom is found for guests and services the second bedroom.
306 West 81st Street is a three-unit brownstone in a perfect location perched between West End Avenue and Riverside Drive. On a beautiful tree lined park block, playgrounds and the Hudson River Promenade are moments away as is Zabars, Whole Foods, cafes, restaurants and shopping. Subway access is only three blocks away at 79th and Broadway. Come see what this apartment has to offer. You are sure to fall in love.