24 Gramercy Park South, 1-2E

24 Gramercy Park South 1-2E is a rarely-available, beautifully-renovated pre-war 3-bedroom duplex with a coveted key to Gramercy Park! This apartment looks directly out over Gramercy Park from one of the neighborhoods most exclusive white-glove co-ops. With beautiful Neoclassical molding, lovingly-maintained hardwood floors, and high ceilings throughout, this home is one of the pre-war crown jewels of Gramercy. Enter 24 Gramercy Park South 1-2E through a dramatic foyer with a winding staircase and stylish geometrically-patterned hardwood floors. The living and dining areas are connected just off the foyerideal for entertaining. The foyer also includes an under-stair closet for accessible storage. A working wood-burning fireplace with an intricately-carved marble mantle anchors one wall of the large living room, which is framed by pre-war molding and huge casement windows overlooking Gramercy Park. The living area is big enough to comfortably hold multiple couches, chairs and desks. The windowed dining area next to the living area can easily fit a table for 8or even 10with room to spare.Down the hall from the living and dining areas, the windowed and recently-renovated chefs kitchen is ready to be put to work by even the most demanding cook. A Miele diswasher, Gaggenau oven with hood and Subzero refrigerator making prep, cooking and cleanup easy, while custom cabinetry, granite countertops and an eat-in breakfast bar keep the room sophisticated. The current layout upstairs at 24 Gramercy Park South 1-2E can flex to serve different needsthe original master bedroom is presently serving as a stunning library. Ringed by built-in bookshelves and a luxurious window seat perfect for enjoying gorgeous park views, the room has its own attached full windowed bathroom and could be easily transformed back into the master bedroom should the new owner desire it. A large walk-in closet in the hallway serves the library/original master, but the alternate floor plan highlights an easy change to reattach the closet to the room.Next to the library/original master, another large bedroom with attached bathroom acts as the current master. The attached full bath comes outfitted with a large, deep Japanese-style soaking tub. The final bedroom has built in cabinetry and a built-in corner desk as well as an attached full bathroom with a window. Built in 1909, 24 Gramercy Park South was converted to co-op in 1956. Its been preserved beautifully since and has a pristine neoclassical lobby. The pet-friendly building is one of the most prestigious addresses on the park, truly meeting the white glove standard with a 24-hour doorman and elevator attendant. It also has a wine cellar, laundry and extra storage in the basement. 24 Gramercy Park South 1-2E has its own exceedingly rare personal key to Gramercy Parkany buyer will be able to enjoy the beauty of Gramercy Park every day. The home is well-located a few short blocks from multiple transit and shopping hubs near Union Square and Flatiron and enjoys close access to some of the charming neighborhood dining destinations along Irving Place and 3rd Avenue.