444 East 57th Street, 13-E

Near Sutton Place, this unique, rare, historical classic seven room condominium apartment with a glamorous past is the reputed former home of one of the most famous Hollywood/Broadway couples, Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller. This renovated, high floor prewar home facing North, South, and East with partial river views consists of three bedrooms, formal dining room, staff room/home office or guest room plus three and a half bathrooms. It features a large entry foyer leading to a grand living room with wood burning fireplace, 9ft ceilings, and picture windows. Off the entry foyer is a powder room with tasteful built-ins. The spacious, contemporary dining room easily accommodates 10 people and is perfect for entertaining and everyday modern living. A third bedroom, currently a library, has a wood burning fireplace, custom cabinetry, and pocket doors. The large, exceptional, renovated chef's kitchen with a center island is adorned with marble counters, lots of custom white cabinetry, top-of-the line appliances including a Wolf stove top, stainless steel hood plus two Dacor ovens, two Miele dishwashers and two sinks. The corner, primary bedroom with North, East exposures and river views has custom closets and an en-suite windowed bathroom. The well-proportioned second bedroom faces South and easily accommodates two twin beds. There is a staff room/home office or guest room with bathroom and a separate laundry area with vented washer/dryer next to the kitchen. The apartment has both central and thru wall air conditioning. There are only two apartments on the floor. The building was designed by renowned architect Lafayette A. Goldstone in 1927. The highly professional staff consists of a 24 hour doorman, manned elevator and resident manager. Pets are welcome. The building is one of the very few prewar condominiums in the Sutton Place area. The serene neighborhood has lovely parks overlooking the East River, the Sutton Tennis Club, numerous restaurants, easy access to the FDR Drive, airports, medical corridor and close proximity to midtown business area. Also, available for sale.