Dramatic West Village Townhouse.

19 West 12th Street, West Village, New York NY

This place is not subtle. In fact some might view it as an assault on their eyes but I love it and that's all that matters here. I love it so much that it took me several views before I noticed the walls in the dining room appeared to be lilac. I don't like lilac but those walls are actually OK. The kitchen is epic and although I don't adore the cabinets, I do love the space as a whole. This property is a bit of a hodge podge of decorating styles but it's warm and welcoming, a real home rather than an overstyled showpiece. And the garden is gorgeous. You can spend millions on a Manhattan property without getting any outdoor space so the gardens here are a real treat. An oasis in the middle of the city.

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