Graciously proportioned extra-wide Georgian townhouse with a private street entrance distinguish this two-bedroom-plus-den duplex on one of the most beautiful Central Park blocks. Set within a historic, 50-foot-wide Beaux Arts double townhouse, the residence combines grand entertaining spaces with beautifully maintained traditional interiors that complement the buildings' architectural character.<br> <br> The parlor level spans approximately 33 feet with ten-and-a-half-foot ceilings. Oversized windows overlook the trees and double-width, 15-foot sidewalks of this exceptionally quiet block. A wood-burning fireplace with a Robert Adam-style mantel anchors the expansive entertaining space, with distinct seating areas, a generous dining area and a custom library with an integrated desk.<br> <br> Wide-plank oak flooring with a custom-dyed finish, Georgian-style moldings and Farrow & Ball paint in the living room underscore the care taken with the interiors. An antique Italian chandelier, French sconces and custom window treatments complete the thoughtfully composed rooms.<br> <br> Elevated above the street, the townhouse-style direct entrance at 32 West 74th Street opens onto the principal entertaining level. A second entrance through the secure building at 34 West 74th Street leads into a foyer finished in white Thassos marble and black slate. A full bathroom is conveniently situated off the entry.<br> <br> The kitchen features custom cabinetry, abundant storage and stainless-steel appliances by Viking, Sub-Zero and Miele, including a five-burner DCS gas range from with vented exhaust. Entrances on both sides create easy access for entertaining.<br> <br> The lower level accommodates two bedrooms, each with an oversized, fully fitted custom walk-in closet. Thibault wallcoverings lend a classic decorative touch to the primary bedroom. A substantial den, appointed with Brunschwig & Fils wallpaper and the home's second wood-burning fireplace, provides a comfortable setting for a library, media room or sitting room. A second full bathroom serves this level.<br> <br> Both bathrooms feature marble finishes, Ann Sacks tile, Waterworks fixtures and Thibaut toile wallcoverings. The parlor-level bathroom includes a bathtub, while the downstairs bathroom has a walk-in shower and an Urban Archaeology pedestal sink. Multizone central air conditioning including Nest climate control provides modern comfort throughout. All light fixtures and window treatments are included in the sale.<br> <br> 34 West 74th Street is a boutique, five-story prewar cooperative comprising just 13 apartments. Designed by Percy Griffin and developed by Frederick Ambrose Clark, whose family built The Dakota, the building forms part of a distinguished row of eighteen landmarked townhouses within the Central Park West-West 73rd-74th Street Historic District. <br> The cooperative is self-managed, with exceptionally strong financials. Maintenance for this unit totals just $2, 387 per month. A part-time superintendent is on site several days per week for the benefit of shareholders. Amenities include a commercial-sized elevator, bicycle storage and a central laundry room. Planned upgrades include a virtual doorman system with video intercom and remote-entry capability.<br> <br> Central Park is steps away, along with the shops, restaurants and cultural destinations of the Upper West Side. Pets and pieds-à-terre are welcome, up to 75% financing is permitted. A 1% flip tax is payable by the purchaser.
