56 MONTGOMERY Place

Built in 1893 and designed by noted architect C.P.H. Gilbert, this house has a bay-front with warm colored smooth brick and delicate terra cotta trim that is in beautiful condition more than 100 years later, carefully cared for by the current owners.

At 21 feet wide, and with a large 3 story rear extension, the graceful and generous proportions of 56 Montgomery are unique among town houses. The parlor floor is a delightful combination of old world details and fresh, modern decor. The parlor, formal dining room with coffered ceilings, and kitchen each has parquet floors, original mantle and original pocket doors. The entrance way is decorated with a floor-to-ceiling pier mirror, impeccable white oak woodwork and carved fretwork over the staircase. The butler's pantry has original cabinets and a stained glass door. Everything has been updated, including the addition of a powder room and central air conditioning.

The kitchen is remarkable, with custom cabinets which appear original, an island and counter tops topped with warm ivory-colored Calacotta marble, and tall French doors leading to the south deck and a beautiful landscaped garden. Brand new appliances include a Wolf range and Miele dishwasher. Built into the corner is a delightful leather banquette and table.

On the 2nd floor is an extraordinary master suite. The bedroom is in front, with a mantle, alcove and four oversized windows. The master bath is an entire room, with marble floors, a free standing claw foot tub, a double sink, and separate shower and toilet stalls. Enormous closets have been created from original woodwork. The rear room is a large office/ library with built in shelving and lovely, large windows overlooking the garden. This floor also houses a separate laundry.

On the 3rd floor, there are three spacious bedrooms and a new bathroom. The front room has beautiful stained glass transom windows. Both of these bedroom floors share a dedicated central air conditioning compressor.

The top floor is a stunning, dramatic, just-renovated space with soaring vaulted ceilings, skylights, and exposed beams. Here you will find a media set-up with projection TV, games, a convenience kitchen, and a wall of windows and doors leading to another south deck. There is also a large guest room and full bath. This floor has its own heat and air conditioning equipment.

The garden level offers ample storage, the mechanical room, AND a 1 bedroom apartment with its own laundry.

In sum, this is a stunning house special in every way: graceful and generous in its proportions, beautiful in its details, modern and convenient in its smart updates, and perfectly located.