48 East 91st Street, HOUSE

This sun filled 20 foot wide, 4 story renovated elevator brownstone is ideally situated in the heart of Carnegie Hill between Madison and Park Avenues. In excellent condition, this beautiful home features high ceilings, large windows and is centrally air conditioned throughout. An elegant and gated exterior entry forecourt sets the stage for this home. The garden floor features a formal entry vestibule and foyer, dining room and a large kitchen with center island and top of the line appliances, as well as a separate butler's pantry. Beyond, a gracious family room opens onto a serene south-facing landscaped garden. Plentiful storage, including two walk-in closets, and a windowed powder room, complete the floor. Accessed by a beautiful balustrade staircase, the second floor parlor level, with its 11'8" ceilings and extra-wide landing with stunning proportions and custom molding, is the perfect setting for large-scale entertaining. A library and formal living room with wood-burning fireplace opens onto a second 340 square foot south-facing terrace, ushering the outdoors in. A second powder room and wet bar are located off the landing. The luxurious third floor south-facing master bedroom features 7 built-in wardrobe closets and an en-suite bathroom with separate tub and shower. Across the landing is a second bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet. A sky-lit staircase leads up to the fourth floor and offers two additional bedrooms as well as a study with second sky light, full bathroom and a spacious laundry room with separate sink. The fully finished basement features a recreation area, home office with full bathroom as well as mechanicals and two large storage rooms. Elevator services all 5 floors of the brownstone. The house is approximately 4600 SF above grade with an additional 1060 SF finished basement. Also available for sale for $16,000,000.