325 East 51st Street

> You'll know at once you've come to a wonderful home when you see this ivy-clad 1866 Italianate brownstone, with original stoop and wrought ironwork. > The 19 foot wide, four story structure, with its small front garden, sits on a charming tree-lined street where quaint historic homes blend with ultra modern ones. > This residential Turtle Bay area block combines old fashioned charm with quiet sophistication. > Once inside, you'll find the perfect retreat in an unusually sunny southern exposure, with a wood burning fireplace, high ceilings, and charming back garden views. > The rear yard, 55 feet in depth, has long been the province of a well known garden writer who experimented freely there. > Plantings are abundant with flowering trees, shrubs, perennials and even a small goldfish pond for year round viewing pleasure. > A blend of modern and historic, this townhouse includes a 19th century marbled entry, along with four bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, flowing kitchen-dining area, and a living room that overlooks the rear garden. > The ground level floor enjoys a separate entry. > Presently used as the owner's photographic studio, it is easily converted either to additional living quarters or a professional office space. > Expansion possibilities include substantial building rights for extension of both the height (2 or more stories) and depth (up to 20 feet) of the structure Square footage for maximum residential use is in excess of 7,500 square feet and significantly more square footage can be built for a community facility. > CELLAR - Mechanicals: Boiler and Hot Water Tank for gas heat. > GARDEN FLOOR - Presently configured as an office with separate entrance. > Separate laundry room and storage area. > Half bath. > Front garden area and backyard with extensive plantings. > This floor originally housed kitchen and dining room. > SECOND FLOOR - Originally the Parlor Floor. > Main Entrance to house from stoop. > Front parlor now used as a dining room/kitchen. > Living room with wood burning fireplace and garden views. > THIRD FLOOR - Family room (formerly Master bedroom) with beautiful arched niche. > Bedroom chamber and bath. > FOURTH FLOOR - Two bedroom chambers and bath. > Two studies (formerly servants' rooms)NOTE: This property has F.A.R of 4 which allows for ample expansion both in height and depth. > For residential use, the property can be built out in exces 7,500 square feet. > Zoning allows for significantly more expansion for community facilities (i.e. > Schools, healthcare facilities, religious organizations, etc.)