240 East 47th Street, 8-C

Enter this apartment and you are immediately aware that it is a very spacious and unusual home. With over 1,430 sq ft., this 2 bedroom 2.5 bath condominium has eastern views over the verdant Dag Hammarskjold Plaza and Katharine Hepburn Garden, farther east to the United Nations Northern Lawn, the East River and the glistening skyline of Long Island City beyond; a view that will wow. Nothing cookie-cutter here - this home has a unique layout with oversized windows, high ceilings and a large 34' balcony off the living room. The top-of-the-line kitchen includes custom high gloss white lacquer cabinets with granite countertops, SubZero refrigerator and a washer and dryer. Other features include a large walk-in master bedroom dressing room/closet and two beautifully designed bathrooms, the master bath offering a sauna style shower room with built-in seat and multiple jets and an 8' vanity with double sinks; and the second bathroom with a glass enclosed shower, both with top-of-the-line Grohe fixtures and custom finishes. Located in the full-service white-glove Dag Hammarskjold Tower Condominium with amenities that include a year-round indoor heated roof-top pool, gym, residents lounge/meeting room, playroom, additional storage, central laundry, and an onsite garage, all this and immediately accessible to transportation, shopping and fine dining. The owners prefer no pets, but may consider on a case-by-case basis.