51 West 73rd Street, HOUSE

This park block single family ELEVATOR townhouse at 51 West 73rd Street in a prime Upper West Side Location is a rare opportunity to rent one of the few Queen Anne houses. Built in 1885 by Henry J. Hardenbergh the historic architect responsible for the DAKOTA, ones experience begins upon the approach to this 7,000sf mansion on a stunning historical tree lined street. Its impressive stoop leads you up to a magnificent entry, and to a gorgeous gallery equipped with a powder room, elevator access, and adorned with a mahogany staircase and impressive thresholds that open to glorious entertaining rooms. Bright and voluminous, the parlor floor hosts baronial sized front and rear parlors with fireplaces, soaring ceilings and dramatic chandeliers and custom built-ins. An air of history and elegance are sensed immediately and yet these rooms are airy and bright with garden and tree lined views. Over sized windows afford beautiful light throughout the day making perfect spaces for entertaining and relaxing. Both a center and rear staircase take you down to the garden level where one accesses a stunning garden and patio featuring outdoor seating and lovely plantings. Enjoy preparing meals in a huge eat in chefs kitchen with 6 burner range, sub zero refrigerator, ample counter space and an abundance of storage and half bathroom. The first of 7 bedrooms is found on this level and is ideal for a staff room, home gym or family room and offers a private street level entrance if used as separate guest suite or staff room. A large basement houses tremendous storage space, laundry and wine cellar. The entire third floor comprises a fantastic master suite with with beautiful detail, 2 fireplaces, double sized master bath and separate dressing salon/sitting room. You will not find a residence with larger bedrooms than at 51 West 73rd Street. Three additional over sized bedroom chambers are found on the 4th and 5th floors all with updated en suite baths and excellent closet space with a den and two smaller bedrooms on the fifth floor making for a total of 7 bedrooms 6 full baths and two half baths. This home's location for the Upper West Side could not be better. Culture abounds on this beautiful bucolic block with Central Park and Strawberry Fields steps away. Lots of fun is to be had strolling the shops, cafes and restaurants on Columbus Avenue. Enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center and several multiplex movie theaters. Shop at Trader Joe's, Citarellas and Fairway. Live at 51 West 73rd Street and truly immerse yourself in a wonderful Upper West Side lifestyle. It doesn't get better!