12 Beekman Place, 5/6B

Two bedroom duplex is an elegantly designed home with wonderful architectural detail. The entry foyer leads to the gracious staircase, and dramatic dining area with domed ceiling, perfect for heirloom chandelier or modern light fixture. The ideally situated kitchen has painted cabinets and great counter space. Beyond is a perfect living room with wall-to-wall bank of windows overlooking treetops, townhouses, and the river. There is beautifully milled built-in cabinetry at one end of the living room that includes a decorator fireplace.

The upper level has two bedrooms, one used as the master bedroom and the second currently set up as a combination den/office with a sleeper sofa that is perfect for guests. Both rooms also have expansive windows and wonderful views including the river and 59th Street Bridge. Throughout, this home is filled light from open eastern exposures. There are gorgeous parquet floors, one and half baths.

12 Beekman is a 1957 midcentury building located in the center of the renown enclave of Beekman Place. The lobby is beautiful and the staff, with full time doorman, is welcoming and accommodating. There is an attended parking garage in the building, it is pet friendly, 65% financing and pied-a-terres permitted

Off the bustle of Midtown, Beekman is serene, with beautiful treelined streets, charming buildings including noted townhouses, and no through traffic, yet within one to four blocks of shops, restaurants, cafes, drycleaners, Whole Foods, and transportation.