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60 West 11th Street in Greenwich Village

Located on the coveted Gold Coast and just off of Fifth Avenue this house is situated on land which was once part of the Wouter Van Twiller farm established in 1638. In 1745 it was granted to Admiral Sir Peter Warren by the City of New York in recognition of his capture of the French Fort Louisbourg, during the French-Indian War. The house was built in 1842 by Andrew Lockwood, the master builder of West 11th Street. It is characteristic of Lockwood's houses, combining elements of both Federal and Greek Revival periods. The first occupant was Samuel E. Bourne, ship's captain. This four-story single family townhouse boasts 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 6 wood-burning fireplaces and a stunning south-facing landscaped garden with it's own fountain. This home was originally built as one of a pair in 1842 and has been patiently restored and preserved. The front entrance stoop leads to an elegant foyer, a side hall and extr... [more]

Located on the coveted Gold Coast and just off of Fifth Avenue this house is situated on land which was once part of the Wouter Van Twiller farm established in 1638. In 1745 it was granted to Admiral Sir Peter Warren by the City of New York in recognition of his capture of the French Fort Louisbourg, during the French-Indian War. The house was built in 1842 by Andrew Lockwood, the master builder of West 11th Street. It is characteristic of Lockwood's houses, combining elements of both Federal and Greek Revival periods. The first occupant was Samuel E. Bourne, ship's captain. This four-story single family townhouse boasts 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 6 wood-burning fireplaces and a stunning south-facing landscaped garden with it's own fountain. This home was originally built as one of a pair in 1842 and has been patiently restored and preserved. The front entrance stoop leads to an elegant foyer, a side hall and extraordinary double parlors on the main level. The dining room and kitchen with an additional living area overlook a lovely south facing garden. Intrinsic details of the period such as pilastered windows and door frames are intact along with Mahogany doors, handrails and floors. Meticulously maintained and with several modern upgrades, this elegant home is full of old world charm and detail with high ceilings, full height windows, decorative ceiling roses and various hardwood floors. Property has an attic level bringing the total square footage to 4,680.