455 West 20th St. #3W

Residence 3W is a spacious, graciously laid-out three-bedroom, three-bathroom home, one of only two residences on the third floor of the historic West Building. 3W has keyed elevator access, providing total privacy. The elevator opens into a wide entrance foyer, which leads, in one direction, to the residence’s public spaces: a the large chef’s kitchen, with state of the art appliances, island topped with Vermont Royal Danby stone counter, pantry, and large decorative fireplace; and a 21′ × 20′ living and dining room, overlooking the Close, with 10’ ceilings and a wood burning fireplace with custom mantel. On the south side of the apartment are located three bedrooms, including a capacious master suite with windowed bathroom, dressing room, and a second wood burning fireplace. A private corridor sets off the second and third bedrooms, while the third bedrooms features paneled oak pocket doors that enable its use as a den or library. For the interiors, noted architect Alan Wanzenberg chose graceful finishes that create a truly classic, handcrafted aesthetic.