439 East 51st Street, 8-C

Rooted in traditional motifs and styles, this renovated five room prewar cooperative feels fresh and relevant. The delightful entrance foyer immediately creates the tongue-in-cheek atmosphere of this sun-filled home. There is charm, character, and style almost like a Bloomsbury townhouse. Overlooking Beekman Place, the living room retains many original details, such as hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, and casement windows. However, the modernization includes a tray ceiling and sleek stone fireplace surround contrasted with an elaborate mantel with fluted columns, custom wainscoting, and substantial ceiling moldings. This comfortable dining area and adjacent renovated open kitchen is masterful in mixing finishes and details: white shaker kitchen cabinets, classic columns to delineate the space, smooth polished silestone countertops, industrial subway tiles, and decorative dentil moldings. The primary bedroom features a renovated ensuite bathroom. With Anglophile ambience, it is spacious, double windowed and has abundant storage. The secondary bedroom, with double exposures, is easily utilized as a home office; and the additional bathroom is multi-functional. This is a unique layout in a distinctive building on a street where you would want to live.

Located at the northern end of Beekman Place, The Beekman Mansion is a handsome neo-Renaissance style cooperative built in 1925. The facade of this beige brick 10 story building, designed by Van Wart & Wein; features five Gothic arched entryways, fine stone bas-reliefs on the first floor, and a third floor arcade flanked by pseudo towers. This full-service building features a full-time doorman and resident manager. Pets and pied-a-terre ownership are permitted. 439 East 51st Street is conveniently located near shops, markets, charming restaurants, and public transportation. The Beekman Mansion is located in one of the most attractive neighborhoods in the city.