875 W 181ST Street #4B

WRAPPED IN NATURE IN PRIME HUDSON HEIGHTS! This prewar gem is quietly nestled away from the bustle of the city overlooking a beautiful leafy garden with soft light from the north and east and the sweet sound of songbirds all day. Old-world charm embraces you as you enter this grandly proportioned and wonderfully versatile home. Originally configured as a 2 bedroom with formal dining room (convertible 3rd BR), this home now boasts an expansive open Great Room with 6 oversized windows. The kitchen opens to the living space offering a large granite breakfast bar, impressive cabinetry to the ceiling plus a pantry as well as stainless appliances including dishwasher and wine refrigerator. The bathroom, also smartly renovated, features a luxurious deep soaking tub with over-sized white tile surround, marble floor and Kohler fixtures. Both bedrooms are nicely removed from the entertaining area providing a peaceful space to retire at days end. Freshly painted and skim-coated throughout, high 93ceilings, custom built-ins in the second bedroom, upgraded electric, 4 oversized closets with Elfa interiors, hardwood floors and loads of prewar details including rich baseboard moldings and new picture rail moldings. Quietly situated in a pet-friendly Co-op offering a sweet landscaped backyard for residents to enjoy, a live-in Super, private storage, bike storage and a central laundry room. You'll love living in the heart of Hudson Heights; Manhattan's most bucolic neighborhood with beautiful Ft. Tryon Park, the Cloisters, easy access to tennis courts and bicycling trails along the Hudson River and the Little Red Lighthouse plus the most breathtaking vistas on the island. Nearby are new cafes, restaurants and charming spots to market, groom the pets or pamper yourself with a facial or Pilates class. The George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal just a few blocks away offers even more retail and shopping options. The A express gets you to midtown in just 20 minutes. Simply put, this neighborhood is utterly charming and this apartment is what home should be.a serene escape from the chaos of the day.