Chumba kimoja cha kulala maridadi, cha kabla ya vita, kwenye ghorofa ya mapokezi, chenye dari za futi 12 na baraza la faragha

Kikiwa kwenye mojawapo ya mitaa yenye kuvutia zaidi ya Upper West Side, yenye nyumba za mjini na miti iliyopandwa kando ya barabara, makazi haya ya ghorofa ya mapokezi yanaunganisha fahari ya enzi za kabla ya vita na eneo adimu la nje la faragha. Theodore Roosevelt Park na Makumbusho ya Historia ya Asili ya Marekani yako umbali wa kona moja tu, huku migahawa na mikahawa mingi mizuri ya Amsterdam Avenue ikiwa umbali wa nusu mtaa tu.

Ukipanda ngazi za mbele za nyumba ya mjini ya kuvutia, yenye usanifu wa Ufufuo wa Renaissance, unaingia kwenye fleti yenye dari za juu za futi 12 na vipengele vya asili vilivyohifadhiwa vizuri. Sebule inayoelekea kusini ina nafasi ya kutosha na imepambwa kwa meko ya mapambo yenye mvuto wa kipekee. Mapambo ya ukutani ya mtindo wa jadi, paneli za chini za kuta na rafu kubwa ya vitabu iliyojengwa ukutani huongeza ukarimu, upekee na nafasi ya kuhifadhia vitu.

Chumba cha kulala pia kinaelekea kusini, kikiangalia bustani za faragha za nyumba za mjini na mti wa magnolia unaochanua mwanzoni mwa majira ya kuchipua. Jiko ni la matumizi na lina vifaa vizuri, vikiwemo kaunta za granite, vifaa vya chuma cha pua, jiko la gesi na mashine ya kuosha vyombo ya ukubwa kamili. Bafu lina sakafu ya vigae vya mosaiki vya rangi nyeusi na nyeupe vya mtindo wa jadi, vigae vyeupe safi, sinki la nguzo, pamoja na beseni kamili la kuogea na bomba la mvua.

Baraza la faragha ni mwendelezo halisi wa eneo la kuishi. Likitazama bustani tulivu zenye kijani kibichi, ni mahali pazuri pa kunywa kahawa asubuhi, kula chakula cha jioni nje au kupumzika tu ukiwa umezungukwa na mimea.

Jengo hili ni makazi ya ushirika yanayokaribisha wanyama vipenzi, ndani ya mkusanyiko wa nyumba za mjini za karne ya 19 zilizohifadhiwa vizuri, kwenye mtaa wenye utulivu wa kipekee. Wakazi wanafurahia huduma ya kufua nguo bila malipo ghorofa moja chini, sehemu ya pamoja ya kuhifadhia vitu na sehemu ya kuhifadhi baiskeli kwenye basement.

Mambo yote ya kipekee ya Upper West Side yako mlangoni pako: Zabar’s, Orwashers Bakery, duka la vitabu la The Strand, usafiri bora, na kivutio kinachopendwa zaidi na wakazi wa kitongoji hiki—Central Park—ambako Shakespeare in the Park na Great Lawn viko umbali mfupi tu wa kutembea.

Elegant prewar parlor-floor one-bedroom with 12-foot ceilings and a private terrace

Set on one of the Upper West Side's prettiest tree-lined townhouse blocks, this parlor-floor residence pairs prewar grandeur with a rare private outdoor space. Theodore Roosevelt Park and the American Museum of Natural History are around the corner, and a wonderful array of restaurants and cafés on Amsterdam Avenue is just half a block away.

Up the stoop of a charming Renaissance Revival townhouse, the apartment opens to soaring 12-foot ceilings and beautifully preserved original details. The south-facing living room is generously proportioned and anchored by a dramatic decorative fireplace. Classic moldings, wainscoting, and a magnificent built-in bookcase add warmth, character, and storage.

The bedroom also faces south, looking out over the private townhouse gardens and a magnolia tree that blooms early spring. The kitchen is practical and well appointed, with granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, a gas cook top, and a full-size dishwasher. The bathroom pairs a classic black-and-white mosaic tile floor with crisp white tile, a pedestal sink, and a full tub and shower.

The private terrace is a true extension of the living space. Overlooking lush, quiet gardens, it's an inviting setting for morning coffee, dinner outdoors, or simply unwinding among the greenery.

The building is a pet-friendly cooperative within a collection of well-preserved 19th-century townhouses on a notably peaceful block. Residents enjoy free laundry one floor below, common storage, and bicycle storage in the basement.

All of the quintessential Upper West Side is at your door: Zabar's, Orwashers Bakery, The Strand bookstore, excellent transportation, and the neighborhood's most beloved amenity of all, Central Park, where Shakespeare in the Park and the Great Lawn are just a short stroll away.