524 East 87th Street

> Nestled on a quiet tree-lined block in historic Yorkville, this eighteen-foot-wide townhouse, built in 1879, embodies the 19th Century charm that characterizes this celebrated neighborhood. > Just steps away from the quietude of bucolic Carl Schurz Park, this brownstone-clad sanctuary from the City's bustle enjoys convenient access to the area's many amenities. > Elegantly adorned with handcrafted wrought iron accents, exceptionally tall period windows, and a cheery planted courtyard at the garden level entrance, this traditionally appointed home offers five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and grandly-proportioned entertaining spaces boasting eleven-foot ceiling heights and detailing exclusive to the careful craftsmanship of a bygone era. > A spacious dining room is dappled with sunlight from the adjoining garden; a manicured enclave from which seasonal plantings infuse the home with the intoxicating aromas of a country retreat. > With its ample space and amenability to reconfiguration, this home affords its proud owner the opportunity to entertain on the grand scale of yesteryear with the flexibility to adapt to the many permutations of a modern lifestyle. > Garden Level: A gated courtyard contiguous to the street leads to a sheltered auxiliary entrance to the home. > Here, functionality meets comfort. > A maid's room and full bath flanks a chef-designed kitchen at the front. > To the rear, the dining room opens to the low stone wall and flagstone floor of the expertly-planted garden. > The full basement, a blank canvas which offers innumerable possibilities to expand the home's living space, is conveniently accessible from this level. > Parlor Level: Climbing the majestic stair from the street, one is immediately transported to a more gracious era. > Grand double-doors invite visitors to a marble-floored vestibule. > Original details abound at this level. > The eye is immediately drawn to the carved marble fireplace surrounds in the front and rear parlors. > These complementary spaces can be separated by a pair of oversized pocket doors. > High ceilings, original inlaid wood floors, intricately tooled woodwork, and classic proportions quietly affirm this home's elegant pedigree. > Third Floor: This space is limited only by the imagination of its owner. > Currently configured as a master bedroom, a large home office, and a full bathroom connected via a thoughtfully preserved dressing area with vanity and sink, this floor can easily be adapted to accommodate two separate bedrooms or a grand master suite with sitting room. > A third fireplace, extensive trim work, and abundant closets define the space. > Fourth Floor: Two additional bedrooms and a fourth fireplace complete the design of this home. > A sun-drenched bathroom with period fixtures conveniently services both bedrooms, beyond which a stained glass skylight in the hall bathes the space in warmly diffused hues. > Additionally, a large windowed laundry room is outfitted with additional storage and ample work space. > The roof, which was replaced recently, can be accessed from this level. > At the whim of its owner, the expansive outdoor space can be professionally transformed into a sumptuous roof garden.