239 East 72nd Street

> Clad in limestone, this expertly renovated single-family residence has been thoughtfully configured to maximize the light and air through the three south-facing windows which overlook East 72nd Street. Gut renovated in 2009 and positioned outside of the Upper East Side Historic District, this 17.5 foot wide townhouse comprises approximately 3,770 square feet with a finished basement of approximately 800 square feet and a 33 foot deep rear garden of approximately 550 square feet. > Enter at sidewalk level from either of the two front entries: one leads to a large gallery space, suitable for conversion to a home office, the second leads to the entry foyer. Through the gallery which includes a coat closet, the front hall leads to a grand curved stair which ascends to the parlor level. There is a powder room in the entry hall as well as access to the finished basement. Pocket doors can be used to separate the front hall from the large chef's kitchen, replete with modern appliances, a book-matched marble center island, a built in desk and workstation, and an eat-in breakfast space. > Pocket doors open from the kitchen to the formal dining room whose 20 foot ceilings bring in tremendous light from the double-height space above. Featuring radiant heat, the dining room also includes built-in cabinets for dining-ware and a wall of glass overlooking the landscaped garden which make this an ideal setting for entertaining. A rear stair leads up to the library. The rear garden has been artfully landscaped and includes an irrigation system. > The parlor level ceilings are 11 feet 6 inches. From the living room facing East 72nd Street, light streams from one end of this entertaining level to the other. Including a wood-burning fireplace, the living room leads to the parlor landing where the curved stair ascends to the bedroom levels. There are two guest coat closets on the landing as well as a private key-locked closet for valuables, and a powder room. Pocket doors open to a pristine library whose walls feature custom made cabinetry suitable for book collections of any size. Open to the dining room below, the library becomes a mezzanine overlooking the rear garden. > The third floor master bedroom suite features a large bedroom facing south, two large closets, a wood-burning fireplace, a custom-built dressing room, and a gracious master bath with soaking tub, stall shower, twin sinks, and two windows. The third floor hall includes washer/dryer units and a linen closet. The fourth floor is configured as three bedrooms, two with en-suite baths, and closets in all three bedrooms. > With the potential to add a fifth floor above, the fourth floor includes a full stair leading to the roof allowing for a seamless transition to an additional floor. The finished basement includes custom-built storage, mechanicals, and has been newly excavated providing for a clean and dry space to convert either to a gym, home theatre, or for use as storage space.