347 West End Avenue   Unit BUILDING

Located on a coveted tree-lined West End Avenue block in the center of the 'West End Collegiate Historic District' this 21 foot wide, 5-story Eclectic Renaissance styled townhouse is the Fourth house in a row of Nine original houses constructed in the 1890s. The entire western side of the block between West 76th and 77th Streets was designed and built by notable architects and builders Lamb & Rich. Their vision of a limestone facade, wide stoop along with double leafed wood and plate entry doors, arched transom coupled with it's handsome bayed windows and gabled roof enable 347 and it's a mirror 349 to stand out as the centerpieces of this glorious block.

Currently configured as an income producing 9-unit house with all free market tenants in place and on 3-month leases the house can be delivered vacant or occupied. Once you step into the parlor, which features grand proportions and details including 2 original mantled fireplaces, rich decorative woodwork and soaring yet proportional almost 11 foot ceilings, the vision of an exceptional single family home becomes evident.

With rare open Eastern and Western exposures for a townhouse this home achieves what few can as direct light streams into the home from sunrise to sundown. This positioning also allows the landscaped garden and 4th floor terrace to flourish as sun-filled private spaces to enjoy the outdoors. The roof meanwhile is where you will find one of the property's most prized features in its truly special open Western view. Your eyes move from the Palisades and Hudson River to the surrounding prewar buildings and water towers as you imagine a sunset and many fine moments with family and friends.
Situated one block away from both Riverside Park and Broadway you get the best of Upper West Side living. Steps from Zabar's and all the grocery stores, cafes, restaurants and shopping on Broadway yet quiet and calm on serene West End you cannot beat the location for convenient tranquility. The Natural History Museum, New York Historical Society along with Lincoln Center and Central Park are a leisurely stroll away while the Hudson River Park continues to evolve and amaze. This truly incredible property awaits you.