31 West 12th Street (Off Market)

GILDED AGE ON THE GOLD COAST Rarely available 3 bedroom at The Ardea! In excellent original condition, details abound in this nearly 1,800 sq. ft. 3 bedroom/1.5 bathroom stunningly preserved apartment. South facing and sunny, this home provides the opportunity to modernize this gorgeous gilded age apartment or simply move-in and enjoy. A grand entrance with original wood paneling leads to a south facing double living room with a wrought iron decorative Juliet terrace that runs the length of the apartment and over the landmarked townhouses of one of Greenwich Village’s most lovely blocks. The 3 bedrooms are flexible in use, one of which is set up as a large studio and is enhanced by the voluminous ceilings. The large and amenable space also offers a formal dining room and spacious separate kitchen. Additional highlights include 10-foot ceilings, oversized new windows, inlaid floors, original moldings and woodwork and gold leaf ceiling details. The Ardea, 31-33 West 12th Street, is located in Greenwich Village between 5th and 6th Avenue. It was designed & built by John B. Snook, in two parts, in 1895 and 1900, for the department store owner George A. Hearn. It was converted into a co-op in 1971. This elevator building is 11 stories tall and features 23 residential units ranging between 1600 and 2000 sf. The building maintains much of the original detail and craftsmanship and includes a central laundry room, a voice intercom, bike storage and allows pets, washer/dryers, and guarantors. Gracious, charming, and located steps to all major transportation lines, the best markets, cafes, and restaurants in the city, along with the Union Square Farmer’s Market, all the wonders of Washington Square Park, and the surrounding Village, you simply cannot find a more ideal location. Second Bedroom photo is virtually staged.