424 East 52nd Street, 5-A

Move right into this beautifully renovated prewar 2 bedroom, 2 bath home. This sun-filled apartment offers tree-line views of East 52nd Street and the architectural detail of the famed River House across the street. A gracious entry foyer welcomes you and leads into the 22' x 13' formal living room with a marble wood-burning fireplace and custom built-in bookcases. The windowed chef's kitchen boasts white cabinets, granite countertops and top-of-the-line appliances including a Subzero refrigerator/freezer, Wolf range and Miele dishwasher. The separate dining area is large enough to accommodate a table for 6. The bedrooms are private and separated from the balance of the apartment creating a sense of flow. The large master bedroom has an oversized, custom walk-in closet, en suite windowed bathroom and sunlit 52nd Street exposure. The second bedroom has a large, custom built-in closet, windowed bathroom and southern views of the building's private, landscaped garden. The apartment as a whole benefits from a high degree of elegant detail, including archways, beamed ceilings, crown molding, wainscoting, hardwood floors and an enviable amount of storage. Located on a charming cul-de-sac in Beekman, this lovely home is a peaceful retreat from busy city life and is conveniently close to Midtown offices, Grand Central Station, Peter Detmold Park, the FDR Drive and many of the city's finest restaurants and shops. Built in 1931 by Bing & Bing and designed by the renowned architect Emery Roth, 424 East 52nd Street is a part of the coveted Southgate cooperative complex. It is pet friendly and features a 24-hr doorman, landscaped garden, onsite Resident Manager, basement laundry and bike storage. Maintenance includes electricity and 2 locked-off storage units transfer with the apartment. Washer/dryers and through-wall A/C are both possible with Board approval. 80% financing, pied-a-terres and guarantors permitted.