If you’ve ever walked down 19th Street in Gramercy Park, you’ve probably seen “The Little House,” an 1800s carriage house that has been thoughtfully renovated with modern upgrades and gorgeous finishes. It anchors Manhattan’s famous “Block Beautiful,” the stretch of 19th Street between Irving Place and Third Avenue, which features picturesque and historic buildings, in addition to two more carriage houses. The 2,423-square-foot carriage house provides the privacy of a townhome while offering the amenities of the 6-unit condo building on Irving Place to which it belongs, including white glove service and a doorman.
Check out the listing for this one-of-a-kind carriage house!
What Is A Carriage House?
Carriage houses are a unique relic of a New York City of days past, when well-to-do residents owned horses and carriages to get around and out of the city, and needed a place to store them. Those still standing have often been converted into unique standalone houses and sought out by buyers with cash to burn — like Taylor Swift, whose former Cornelia Street carriage house rents for upwards of $45,000 a month.
At a price point of $7 million, this Gramercy Park carriage house is far above the neighborhood’s median asking price of $1.4 million, according to the StreetEasy Data Dashboard. A buyer would need an extra $6,777 for common charges and $3,709 for monthly taxes on top of the $38,050 mortgage payment monthly!
Take A Look Inside
Enter the unit through a private entrance with vaulted ceilings and skylights, which creates a greenhouse-esque look. The kitchen features 20-foot vaulted ceilings with even more skylights, in addition to every appliance a home chef could need, most of which are integrated with panels to match the cabinetry. A large island with barstool seating provides an extra sink and ample prep space.
The home is outfitted in solid oak chevron hardwood floors, except for the bathrooms, which feature heated marble floors for a luxurious warmth during the colder months. Speaking of getting warm, there are working fireplaces in both the main-level living room and the lower-level media/rec room!
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You’ll find two bedrooms on the main level, including the primary bedroom, which includes a walk-in dressing room and windowed ensuite bath. Enjoy a standalone steam shower and soaking tub, side-by-side sinks, and a separate toilet room. The lower level has another bedroom with an ensuite powder room and three closets, in addition to the washer and dryer.
The Neighborhood
To live on “Block Beautiful” is to live among New York City history, sandwiched between beautiful brownstones and co-op buildings. Just a block south of Gramercy Park and one block east of Union Square, the home has easy access to green space, top-notch restaurants and entertainment venues.
Check out the listing at 78 Irving Place, listed by Eleonora Srugo of Douglas Elliman.
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