Claire Danes Is Selling Her West Village Townhouse for $9.7M

After a tasteful redesign by BKSK, the 1910 Greek revival home offers 11-foot ceilings, a contemporary kitchen, and private garden terraces.
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Location: 19 Downing Street, Manhattan, New York

Price: $9,750,000

Year Built: 1910

Renovation Architects: BKSK

Footprint: 3,890 square feet (four bedrooms, four full and one half baths)

From the Agent: "This Greek revival townhouse featuring four oversized bedrooms and three outdoor spaces is ideally located at the crossroads of the West Village, SoHo, and Greenwich Village. Upon entering, you’ll be enchanted by the home’s original charm, seamlessly modernized with thoughtful updates. The foyer doubles as a mudroom, with floor-to-ceiling double sliding doors that can close off the space. You’ll also find a large coat closet, a discreet powder room, as well as a concealable, custom-built home office with floor-to-ceiling multi-slide doors. With its soaring 11-foot ceilings, the main living area has a loft-like quality with an open floor plan connecting living room, dining room, and kitchen, centered by an elegant fireplace. The kitchen features a Miele appliance suite, electric blinds, heated flooring, and a floor-to-ceiling folding glass wall that opens to the terrace, making al fresco dining effortless. Another unique twist is the skylight that doubles as the glass-block floor for the terrace above. This exceptional home also features modern comfort with a multi-zone temperature control system and a security camera system, along with an integrated Sonos sound system for high-quality audio throughout."

Nestled in the heart of Manhattan, at the crossroads of the West Village, SoHo, and Greenwich Village, the multilevel house extends a cheerful welcome with a bright red front door.

Nestled in the heart of Manhattan, at the crossroads of the West Village, SoHo, and Greenwich Village, the multilevel house extends a cheerful welcome with a bright red front door.

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Original details, such as the ornate mantel in the ground-floor living room, blend with thoughtful updates.

Original details, such as the ornate mantel in the ground-floor living room, blend with thoughtful updates.

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Floor-to-ceiling glass doors connect the second-floor living area with a private terrace.

Floor-to-ceiling glass doors connect the second-floor living area with a private terrace.

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Each of the four bedrooms has custom closets and an en suite bath.

Each of the four bedrooms has custom closets and an en suite bath.

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"The rooftop terrace is designed for exceptional outdoor living, with areas for sitting, dining, and entertaining amidst a garden," notes the agent. "It also offers sweeping views of West Village rooftops and One World Trade Center."

"The rooftop terrace is designed for exceptional outdoor living, with areas for sitting, dining, and entertaining amidst a garden," notes the agent. "It also offers sweeping views of West Village rooftops and One World Trade Center."

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