CHARMING WEST VILLAGE TOWNHOME

The History: “When Bedford Street was laid out in 1799, the Village of Greenwich was a sleepy hamlet nearly a day's ride from New York City to the south. In 1819, merchant Isaac Jaques purchased land which included three building lots at 64 through 68 Bedford Street. Working with masons James Vandenberg and Isaac Freeman, he filled the parcels with three identical, Federal-style homes in 1821.

Like its identical neighbors, 64 Bedford Street was two-and-a-half stories tall. Its Flemish bond red brick was trimmed in brownstone. Typical of the style, two prim dormers punched through the peaked roof.” Provided by DaytoninManhattan.

The House: This 18.5-foot-wide 4-level home is adorned with window boxes, lintels, and charming dormers. Designed by Deborah Berke with an eye to preserve the homes’ alluring details of its past while ushering the townhouse into the 21st century. Architectural historic details include: the original marble surrounds adorning the wood-burning fireplaces living area, dining room and the primary suite; the original pine flooring, exposed brick walls and wood beams on the top floor and the staircase balustrade. Contemporary features include: an elevator accessing all floors, central air conditioning, renovated baths on all levels, chefs eat-in kitchen with built-in desk, laundry area, guest room with en-suite full bath, beautiful millwork through-out, bluestone patio, outdoor grill and charming garden with mature plantings and trees. The primary bedroom features en-suite 5-fixture bath with windowed soaking tub, terrace overlooking the garden and walk-in closet. The top floor bedroom with its dormer windows has loft-like appeal and boasts contemporary fireplace surround, brick walls with original wood beams, wainscotting, contemporary built-in media cabinetry and en-suite bath. There is a full basement. The views are quintessential tree-lined views of Bedford Street to the west and tranquil countryside garden views to the east. Move right in and enjoy best-in-class Greenwich Village townhouse living on historic Bedford Street, the gateway to all the West Village has to offer.