238 East 49th Street, THOUSE

TURTLE BAY GARDENS
FURNISHED TOWN HOUSE FOR RENT
Beautifully furnished 5-story townhouse for rent with elevator, private garden and penthouse terrace. Meticulous renovation inspired by eighteenth century dcor and furnishings afford gracious entertaining and enhance the quiet ambiance of this lovely home.

Entrance Gallery and Garden:
Marble and limestone gallery leads to elevator and beautifully appointed powder room with hand-molded and painted ceiling. Leading from the gallery is the staircase which opens into the spectacular drawing room on the parlor floor. Beyond the gallery is the large and well appointed kitchen and formal dining room leading to the patio and pretty landscaped garden.

Parlor Floor:
The south facing drawing room has double height ceilings, hand-laid parquet floors and imported paneling. The furnishings are all original antiques. Twin French doors open to the rear terrace, the home's private garden and the Turtle Bay Gardens as well. Adjacent and north of the living room is the mirrored and paneled library.

Third Floor:
Two master bedrooms are located on this floor, each with en-suite bathrooms. The south facing master bedroom overlooks the gardens and includes natural oak paneled walls, a fireplace, two walk-in closets and wonderful marble bathrooms with six-foot whirlpool tub and double sinks. The front bedroom is beautifully decorated with Scalamandre wall coverings, furnishings and canopied bed.

Fourth Floor:
The South facing bedroom with fireplace is decorated in the Venetian style. Three tilt and turn windows allow the sun to stream into the room. The windowed en-suite bathroom is beautifully finished with marble and gilt fixtures. Two additional smaller bedrooms with separate bathroom facing north would be ideal for a nanny or baby's room, a staff member, a guest room or as an office.

Fifth Floor:
Spectacular loft-type space suitable for entertaining. A large terrace on both the north and south ends with wonderful city and garden views respectively. This floor has a full bath and kitchenette.

Basement:
This immaculate basement provides a laundry room with two full sized washer/dryers. Additionally, the mechanicals, storage space and naturally cooled wine cellar are located here.

Large kitchen has two dishwashers and commercial strength ventilation hood.
Formal dining room seats 10.
Private patio and garden with access to the historic Turtle Bay Gardens.
Additional terraces and a balcony off the drawing room.
No expense spared in dcor and finishes.
4-Zone air conditioning: Additional heat controls in each room.
Minimum lease term of one year. Asking price of $20,000 per month is net effective for a one year lease.