This detached three-story property is situated on an impressive 30’x139’ lot consisting of off-street parking, a side garden, and an expansive backyard. Five mature
trees, 2 magnolias, a holly, a Japanese maple, a very tall cedar, and an abstract sculpture
occupy the outside space. Passing through the marble-lined vestibule, turn right
through 9’ double doors into a 12’x23’ drawing room with soaring 11’4” ceiling. This inviting
space has in recent years hosted private concerts and dance rehearsals. Exit stage left to enter the dining room. Lined with bookshelves on one side, and southern facing windows on the other, welcome guests for tea and stories. A half bath is neatly tucked in the corner under the stairs. Continue to the kitchen where you’ll find a vintage Garland brand commercial stove and plenty of cabinet space including a set of antique uppers with glass fronts to show off your family heirlooms. Continue on to find two additional rooms on this level that could become laundry, library, butler’s pantry, breakfast nook, potting shed, meditation room, you name it. You’ll spot the first of three clawfoot tubs along with a water closet and the second exit to the breathtaking rear yard. The second level could be accessible by a second staircase behind the kitchen or the main stairs. Currently set up as two units, the second apartment starts at the top of the main landing. Otherwise, Unit 1’s main bathroom and two bedrooms are here. Or this level can be efficiently reimagined as a third separate apartment. The second level has no shortage of character including the second clawfoot tub, vintage tiling, soaring ceiling height, an ornate mantle, original moldings, and a beautiful built-in closet. Additionally, off the 2nd kitchen in the rear of the second level, there’s a very large deck overlooking the garden and shaded by the flowering magnolias.The third floor is the colossal loft space. Here, let your imagination soar in the 28.5’x19’ wide front room with ceilings that reach 15.5” high. The vastness of this open floor plan is impressive. There is no shortage of natural light streaming in. In addition to 9 other windows on this floor, the 10th, unique angled window was intentionally designed by ‘Friday Architects/Planners’ to add northern facing light. Also housed on the 3rd floor is the 3rd full bathroom including another clawfoot tub and plenty of closet space. In the rear of this third floor is a separate set of stairs taking you back down to the second floor to the kitchen of unit 2 and the private balcony that overlooks the rear yard. The basement is far reaching, taking up nearly the full footprint of the house with considerable ceiling height, noticeably dry due to a recently repoured concrete floor. The basement includes a powder room, windows, laundry and easy exit through the bilco doors. The RM1 zoning allows for this property to be converted back into a triplex, stay a duplex as it currently is, or be converted into a single family home. 957 N. 5th is truly a rare opportunity in a sought after neighborhood.