120 East 29th Street, nyumba ya triplex ya bustani ya NoMad, #1/2B, inaonekana zaidi kama nyumba ya kimya, isiyotarajiwa ndani ya mji kuliko kama nyumba ya kawaida. Triplex katika NoMad, ndiyo, lakini kwa usahihi, ni nyumba inayopita mipaka ya kawaida ya maisha ya Manhattan, ikitoa si tu kiwango kizuri cha nafasi, bali pia nafasi inayohamasisha hisia za maisha ya townhouse ndani ya condo yenye mlango wa kuingilia.

Unavuka kwenye lobby sahihi, mabadiliko madogo lakini muhimu kabla ya nyumba kujidhihirisha. Baada yake, sebule na chumba cha kulia zinafunguka katika nafasi ya karibu futi za mraba 500, ikienea zaidi ya miguu ishirini kwenye pande zote mbili. Eneo hili pana, lililo wazi linaunganishwa na bustani yenye ukubwa wa zaidi ya futi za mraba 700 zenye umwagiliaji na grill ya gesi, ikifanya mpito usio na mshono kati ya maisha ya ndani na ya nje. Mali yote inakabiliwa na kusini kwa mwangaza usio na vizuizi, ikijaza ndani na bustani mwanga wa kutosha wa asili.

Jiko liko karibu na chumba hiki kuu, limeundwa kwa ufanisi ili kuimarisha nafasi. Linasaidia matumizi ya kila siku kwa urahisi huku likibaki wazi na kuunganishwa na mtiririko wa nyumba, na, kutokana na nafasi yake, halichukui nafasi ya sebuleni inayotumiwa.

Juu, mpangilio unakuwa wa faragha zaidi. Chumba kikuu cha kulala, chenye eneo lake la kuvaa na kabati la kutembea, kinajisikia kimejificha mbali na ngazi kuu. Chumba cha pili cha kulala kinafanya kazi katika ghorofa hii, kikitoa mgawanyiko wazi kati ya maeneo ya kuishi na kulala, vyote vikiwa vinakabiliwa na kusini kwa mwangaza wa jua na mandhari ya juu ya eneo la nje la faragha la nyumba.

Chini, nyumba inatoa tabaka lingine la kubadilika. Kiwango cha chini kilicho na nafasi kubwa kinaweza kutumika kama chumba cha vyombo vya habari, ofisi ya nyumbani, gym, chumba cha kucheza, au nafasi ya wageni, ikibadilika kwa urahisi kadri mahitaji ya mtindo wa maisha yanavyo badilika.

Kuna vipengele vya vitendo kila mahali, ikiwemo mashine ya kufulia na dryer, uhifadhi mwingi, na jengo linalotendewa vizuri lenye wafanyakazi wenye maarifa na utambuzi, kuhakikisha mali inatunzwa na kutunzwa vizuri.

Iko karibu na Madison Square Park na imezungukwa na migahawa, cafes, na ununuzi bora zaidi wa NoMad, Residence #1/2B inatoa kitu ambacho kinakuwa kigumu zaidi kukipata Manhattan: nafasi, faragha, na kubadilika ndani ya eneo kuu.

120 East 29th Street, a NoMad garden triplex residence, #1/2B, unfolds less like a typical apartment and more like a quiet, unexpected home within the city. A triplex in NoMad, yes, but more precisely, a home that moves beyond the usual confines of Manhattan living, offering not just impressive square footage, but a space that immediately evokes the feeling of townhouse living within a doorman condo.

You enter through a proper foyer, a subtle but meaningful transition before the home reveals itself. Beyond it, the living and dining room opens into an almost 500 square foot space, spanning over twenty feet in both directions. This wide, open living area is complemented by a 700+ square foot irrigated, gas grill-equipped garden, creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living. The entire property faces south with unobstructed exposure, filling both the interior and garden with an abundance of natural light.

The kitchen sits just off this central room, efficiently designed to complement the space. It supports daily use with ease while remaining open and connected to the flow of the home, and, given its position, does not take away from the usable living room square footage.

Upstairs, the layout becomes more private. The primary bedroom, with its dressing area and walk-in closet, feels tucked away from the main level. A second bedroom shares this floor, creating a clear separation between living and sleeping areas, both facing south with ample sunlight and an elevated view of the home's private outdoor space.

Below, the home adds another layer of flexibility. A generous lower level can serve as a media room, home office, gym, playroom, or guest space, adapting easily as lifestyle needs evolve.

There are practical features throughout, including a washer and dryer, abundant storage, and a well-run building with knowledgeable and familiar staff, ensuring a well-maintained and cared-for property.

Located just moments from Madison Square Park and surrounded by the best of NoMad's restaurants, cafes, and shopping, Residence #1/2B offers something increasingly difficult to find in Manhattan: space, privacy, and versatility within a central location.

María Amparo Escandón