1 bedroom plus loft, 1 bath  Crown gem on the top floor of a classic, turn-of-the-century UWS Townhouse

This crown gem walk-up on the top floor of a classic, turn-of-the-century UWS townhouse is a private oasis with features rarely found all together in one Manhattan apartment: a wood-burning fireplace, exposed brick walls, hardwood floors, soaring high 12 ceilings with two large skylights, a spacious extra bedroom/office loft and even a private patio overlooking beautiful, tree-lined West 88th Street.

Enjoy the sun pouring in from the skylights throughout this inviting & cheerful living space or step out on your private patio to enjoy a cocktail while watching the sunset over Riverside park and the Hudson River.  Take a relaxing rain shower in the newly designed spa like bathroom. Retreat to the spacious bedroom with a mirrored wall of closets or warm up in front of an increasingly rare New York City wood burning fireplace. Cook in the remodeled chef's kitchen.

The spacious standing loft, overlooking the living room, spans approximately 20 feet by 6 feet and looms tall with a 9-foot ceiling height. This versatile loft area has its own skylight and easily accommodates both a queen sized bed and a home office. Or even use it as an exercise room to fit either a standing exercise bike, treadmill or elliptical machine.

The master bedroom features an exposed brick wall and easily accommodates a queen or king size bed, desk, chair and dresser. Wall to wall closets, built-in shelves plus an overhead storage space provide plenty of room to stash away belongings.

A serene space designed to relax in, the newly remodeled spa-like bathroom is designed with impeccable details such as a walk-in shower with Hansgrohe Raindance Shower head, sleek Jet Handshower, sliding glass shower door, built-in fog free ventilation, dimmer lights, Italian towel warmer and sparkling Italian glass accent tiles.

The newly remodeled kitchen, designed by a chef, features new appliances, granite countertops, large silent Bosch dishwasher topped with a John Boos cutting board and a newly installed sparkling granite floor.   Best of all, you can cook and be with family and friends at the same time, as the kitchen design features an open bar area; perfect for serving drinks or a buffet.

Built-in white cabinetry and ceiling height bookshelves line the apartment for ample storage and entertaining. No need to pay for expensive offsite storage with this apartment as the four elevated storage areas give you plenty of space.

This lovely home is situated in an outstanding neighborhood on a tranquil, prime, tree-lined Upper West Side block. Watch the seasons change amongst the treetops right from your private patio. The home is a minute away from a gorgeous section of Riverside Park with a dog park, tennis courts, biking, running and free concerts along the Hudson River. Shop at organic farmers markets in the UWS, enjoy the plethora of dining and shopping choices along Columbus, Amsterdam and Broadway. Quiet livability, convenience and excellent access to transportation (only one block to subway or several bus routes) make this a fantastic neighborhood to call home.

Disclaimer: Square footage numbers are only estimates.  If a potential purchaser is concerned about the square footage of the property, purchaser must engage a professional to assist him or her in calculating and understanding the methodology of calculating square footage.