66 Charles Street, Townhouse

An incredible m lange of late 19th Century history and 21st Century contemporary, this one-of-a-kind townhouse on coveted Charles Street represents the best of downtown living. Built in 1899, it is a truly exceptional home whose impeccably-maintained fa ade embodies the essence of its distinguished Greenwich Village Historic District location. Yet step inside, and be awed by the sleek styling, clean lines, subtle color palettes and abundant natural light that bespeak ultra-modern elegance. With a 2,880-sf interior emphasizing comfort plus a soothing outdoor garden, this pristine residence with four stories and a full cellar is a wonderful daily retreat for the discerning buyer seeking quiet, sophisticated living amid the vibrancy and convenience of the West Village. Clean, dry and spacious, the cellar level offers tremendous storage and a cedar closet, plus houses all mechanicals. Enter the separate entrance beneath the front stairs into the garden level to find a custom chef's kitchen with generous cabinetry, dining area, half bath, and a large living room from which you can escape to the beautiful Zen garden and be mesmerized by the tranquil waterfall. On the parlor floor is a huge entrance gallery with a wood-burning fireplace that overlooks the living room with soaring 18' ceilings and the garden beyond. The private third-floor master suite presents a wood-burning fireplace, sizeable walk-thru closets, and a chic full bath with Jacuzzi tub, stall shower and soapstone vanity. Additional space converts perfectly into a nursery or home office. Ascend the sundrenched staircase with an overhead skylight to the fourth floor where two bedrooms (one with a skylight and wood-burning fireplace with original marble mantle), a full bath and laundry room await.