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41 Riverside Drive is a rare, magnificent 30’ wide limestone mansion with a Flemish Revival facade overlooking the Hudson River and Riverside Park. A masterwork of Gilded Age architecture, it is fully renovated, meticulously restored, and modernized for contemporary luxury living. GRAND SCALE LIVING Interior: ~7,551 SF Garden: ~251 SF Lot Size: 30’ x 55’ (43’ built) Five expansive levels plus basement offer exceptional volume, ceiling heights up to 12’3”, and beautifully proportioned rooms throughout. An elevator adds to convenience. ARCHITECTURAL ELEGANCE Original architectural details remain impeccably preserved, including: - Spectacular stained-glass bay windows in the dining room - Marble and oak parquet floors - Rich oak and mahogany woodwork - Limestone façade with carved ornamentation - Clay-tiled mansard roof and dramatic stone dormer - Eight gorgeous fireplaces Every detail reflects craftsmanship rarely seen today. ENTRY FLOOR Enter through historic double doors to the marbled foyer with period fireplace. To the right is a magnificent, broad oak staircase and to the left a chef’s eat-in kitchen with marble island, double sinks, vented Viking range, SubZero fridge, dishwasher, wine fridge, wood-burning fireplace, breakfast room and garden access. A windowed bathroom and laundry room are additional complements. A secondary entrance is equipped with a dog wash, perfect for the dog lover! PARLOR FLOOR The parlor level offers a seamless flow between the elegant living room and formal dining room overlooking the Hudson River and Riverside Park. Highlights include: - 12’3” ceilings - 18h and 19th century Italian marble fireplaces - Triple bay windows with river views - Oak parquet floors - Extraordinary original oak paneling and beamed ceilings - Magnificent stained glass windows - Powder room - Secondary windowed kitchen with breakfast bar and Riverside Park and Hudson River views 3RD, 4TH & 5TH FLOORS: PRIVATE QUARTERS & FLEXIBILITY Upper floors feature: - A luxurious stone-clad primary suite with soaking tub, double sinks and stall shower - Multiple (5+ additional) bedrooms with fireplaces and river views - Study and sitting rooms on each level - 3 bathrooms - 4 fireplaces (of which 2 are wood-burning) - Abundant closets and storage space BASEMENT The basement features a gym, two huge storage rooms, and mechanicals. MODERN INFRASTRUCTURE Behind the historic walls lies an updated mechanical system: - Copper plumbing - Two 100-gallon hot water heaters - Multi-zoned central air conditioning - Double-glazed windows for security and sound insulation - Security system Only four owners have stewarded this extraordinary home, preserving its integrity while enhancing its comfort and performance. A COVETED RIVERSIDE ADDRESS Set at one of the highest crests along Riverside Drive, 41 RSD delivers sunshine and sweeping Hudson River views. Across from family-friendly Riverside Park, this home offers the privacy of a mansion with the prestige of one of Manhattan’s most storied residential corridors. Designed in 1896 by acclaimed architect Clarence True, this 30’-wide mansion is one of the Upper West Side’s most distinguished private homes. ...
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