BACK ON MARKET. DEAL FELL TRHOUGH. GREAT HOUSE READY FOR THE NEXT OWNER.Indulge in the timeless luxury of this beautifully kept single-family townhouse located on Striver's Row at 231 West 139th Street. This 18-foot-wide townhouse is a blend of late 19th-century Neo-Renaissance and Neo-Romanesque architecture. Please note the building is currently empty and will be delivered vacant. Photos with furniture are from a prior tenant.Overview: This radiant sunlit property, brimming with Pre-War charm, has been fully updated to seamlessly blend exclusive comfort and modern conveniences in an enchanting pre-war setting. Enjoy an abundance of space in this exquisite townhouse, offering a formal living room and dining room, a chef's kitchen and family room along with four generously proportioned bedrooms and three wonderfully renovated bathrooms spread out over four floors. Each room is a sanctuary, with high ceilings, exquisite architectural details and gleaming hardwood parquet flooring that echo the refinement of classic New York in the late 19th Century. The townhouse is flooded with northern and southern exposure light, highlighting the intricate original detail that carriers throughout the property. You'll find the convenience of a washer/dryer on the top floor, making laundry a breeze. The home has a newly installed ductless cooling and heating system with controls in every room. In addition, this rare gem hosts five decorative fireplaces, setting a perfect scene for those chilly fall and winter nights. Outside, the townhouse boasts an exclusive garage offering storage space, an immense luxury to have in bustling New York City. Although this building is pre-war, it's been superbly preserved and contains the distinguished style associated with such historical New York City homes.Garden level: The garden level entrance opens into the great room where there is a renovated chef's kitchen and a powder room. The well-preserved tiger oak paneling and original wood door in the entry way is a harbinger of the quality of the rich period details throughout this gracious home. Cooking enthusiasts will appreciate the top-tier kitchen. It offers a suite of new appliances, expansive countertop space, a traditional center island, and a pantry, all designed to inspire one's culinary creativity. The recently installed appliances include a General Electric side-by-side refrigerator with water filtration, a Samsung dishwasher along with a new KitchenAid stainless steel oven and six burner range which vents to the outside with a Thermidor hood. These are smart appliance upgraded for peak performance. The center island includes a small sink which is in addition to the large kitchen sink with a window. The backsplash is tumbled marble, the countertops are granite and there is custom wood cabinetry offering plenty of storage. One original and restored feature you will not easily find is the charming dumbwaiter making it easy to carry dished up to the formal dining room and bring them back down again.First Floor: Make unforgettable memories in the formal dining room, ready to host an intimate dinner or a grand holiday party. Inviting guests into the living room is equally impressive with a period decorative fireplace and with the splendid touch of your private Juliet balcony. This room is large enough to accommodate a baby grand piano and plenty of seating. In between these two grand rooms is a custom-built buffet with a large countertop perfect for setting out your best dishes so everyone can help themselves. There is also an abundance of cabinet space below for storing your entertaining items between visits. The landing is an impressive piece of architecture with hand carved wood finials on the staircase which are replicated over all four floors.Second Floor: The second floor is home to two bedrooms which both have ensuite baths. The primary bedroom with south facing windows has a decorative fireplace. This bathroom features a stall shower, a pedestal sink and tumbled marble. The second bedroom also has a decorative fireplace. The bathroom has a tub surrounded by classic subway tiles.Third Floor: As you climb to the top of this beauty, the light keeps getting brighter thanks to the large skylight. On this level, two bedrooms share a bathroom with an entrance in the hallway. The bathroom is large enough to house the washing machine, dryer, a newly reglazed tub, a pedestal sink and a large linen closet.Outdoor space: Take inspiration from the neighbors and create your own outdoor space on either the garden level or on the roof of the extension off of the first floor.Basement: The basement is quite large with good ceiling heights allowing this space to easily become a media room. Here you will find plenty of storage and a door with access to the garage located up a small flight of stairs.Striver's Row enjoys a rich and unique history which is preserved and protected by the current owners who take pride in these two very special blocks of historic and landmarked homes. While there are other beautiful, landmarked townhouse blocks in Harlem, these are the only two blocks which offer a private road in the rear of the homes allowing owners to enter into their private garages. If you are not driving, transportation in the neighborhood is still convenient. You may access the bus lines on Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard or Frederick Douglass Boulevard. The B and C train is located on St. Nicholas Avenue and 137th Street adjacent to St. Nicholas Park. Here you will also find a Citibike docking station.Come see this very special property for yourself. Contact us today to schedule a private tour! Let this townhouse be your stepping stone to a lifestyle that echoes with charm, splendor, and unsurpassed comfort.