21 East 83rd Street

Located a half block from Central Park and Fifth Avenue, this wonderful home was recently renovated in an elegant and timeless fashion. Every inch was restored and modernized without destroying character- creating a sanctuary of beauty and elegance. Included in the renovation is an elevator.

The wonderful nearly square gallery is entered at street level and is bright and airy because of the 21 foot double height ceiling open to the second floor. From the gallery one can see through the formal dining room and kitchen to the tranquil planted garden. Off the gallery is the perfectly done powder room with Carerra marble floors.

The dining room is large enough for grand parties but also warm and inviting. Off the dining room through antique glass paned doors sourced in France is the fabulous eat in kitchen. White hand painted shaker cabinets provide ample and useful storage, while the center island was created from an antique buffet from France. Top of the line appliances include a Traulsen commercial refrigerator, Viking stove with griddle, grill and double ovens, and vented hood, a separate ice maker, Fisher and Paykal dishwasher and Hobart commercial dishwasher (85 seconds to wash, 10 seconds to rinse!) Special design features include a farm sink, poured cement counters and a subway tiled backsplash. There is also a wood burning fireplace with marble mantle. Beyond the kitchen is the breakfast room/office with glass ceiling, exposed brick wall and glass French doors leading to the gorgeous planted garden. The garden is sunny and private and complete with a barbecue with gas line and speakers for sound.

The grand staircase in the double height front portion of the home leads to the second floor where the library, living room and parlor are found. This floor has over 11 foot ceilings, new floor to ceiling windows, wainscoting, rich crown moldings, beautiful hard wood floors and another wood burning fireplace. The library with a wall of custom mahogany bookshelves is housed in the extension.

The third floor is the master suite floor. The romantic master bedroom has a woodburning fireplace, nearly 11 foot ceilings and rich moldings. In the center of this floor is a very large walk in closet. Beyond this is an office which could be another dressing room, and off the office/dressing room is a enormous windowed spa like bathroom. Outfitted in Carrera marble and contemporary in style yet warm, there are two sinks, enormous glass shower and separate tub.

The fourth floor has two bedrooms, each with its own walk in closet. The North facing bedroom has a terrace over the extension, and the South bedroom has a wood burning fireplace. Also on this floor is one of two washer/dryers in the home and a central bathroom with double sinks, tub and separate stall shower. This floor has nearly 10 foot ceilings.

The fifth floor has two more bedrooms, a very large one that is used as a media room and has a wet bar, closet and wood burning fireplace. The other bedroom has a large walk in closet. There is also a beautiful glass tiled bathroom with a sky light that services both of these rooms. The ceilings on this floor are nearly 11 feet.

The finished basement has multiple storage agrees, a large cedar closet, a game area-perfect for ping pong or a gym, a large laundry room and all of the home's new mechanicals.

21 East 83rd is special in many ways. It is perfectly situated on a Park block and has been elegantly renovated with a great floorplan and an elevator. In addition, there are high ceilings on every floor, multiple zones of central air conditioning and gorgeous new oversized windows. A wonderful combination of restoration and modernization with a chic touch, this Park block home is a true treasure.