245 East 93rd Street, SE-5

A unicorn lives on the Upper East Side! The rarest of hybrids, part townhome, part condo. This meticulously designed bespoke 2,600 sq foot townhome housed in the coveted Astor Terrace Condominium leaves nothing to the imagination. As you enter through your private gated entrance on a quintessential tree-lined Upper East Side block, you'll immediately be struck by the sheer volume of the great room. Highlighted by soaring 12ft+ ceilings and a wall of state-of-the-art oversized glass sliders the space perfectly marries the nearly 250 sq ft outdoor space with that of the residence itself. The 17.5-foot wide living/dining space is ideal for both hosting soirees and gatherings or quiet evenings at home. And should one be a film aficionado, the entertaining area comes outfitted with a motorized in-ceiling projection system. The elegantly brick-paved patio is ideal for al fresco dining, sunbathing or simply taking in the cool breeze of a summer's night. It is shaded by the large oak trees that dot the condo's key-accessed lushly planted garden, maxing out the comfort and privacy. As you head back into the townhouse, the Gold Calcutta marble-clad kitchen is a chef's (and entertainer's) dream. You'd be hard-pressed to find a more complete appliance package with a SubZero refrigerator, Wolf stove, Miele oven/hood, Fisher and Paykel dishwasher, and Franke deep sink. Not to mention a heated stone floor by Paris Ceramics (which is also found in both the foyer and powder room). The main level is finished with pristine, stained oak flooring, custom mottled paint finish and has storage at every turn, including under the rebuilt staircase and adjacent to the dining room. Greeting you on the second floor is an expansive secondary bedroom boasting bright south-facing tree-top views. It can easily accommodate a king-sized bedroom set or doubles perfectly as a home office, den, or family room. The secondary bath is steps away and is highlighted by Ann Sacks tiling and heated floor, medicine cabinet and vanity by Robern, Patricia Urguiola Uxor sink fittings and Fantini shower fittings. Upon arriving in the primary bedroom, you will instantly be drawn to the sweeping open north-facing exposures overlooking Astor Terrace's one-acre plus private garden (as well the patio of the residence itself). The balcony off the primary bedroom spans the entire room and is clad in glass, effortlessly delivering yet another zen-like private outdoor space. With three oversized closets (one of which is windowed), housing wardrobes is no issue and this room too can accommodate any king-sized bedroom set. The en suite primary bath offers a heated stone floor, Kalisata sink, Fantini shower fittings, Ann Sacks tiling and flooring, and two Robern medicine cabinets. As you ascend to the 4th floor, the skylight further brightens the already sun-splashed, south facing, tremendous space. Currently optimally separated into two distinct sleeping areas via a custom-designed bookshelf (and a few stairs), the floor is in a word, flexible. L-shaped and 17 x 27.5 feet it works flawlessly as 3rd and 4th bedrooms but could be transformed into an enormous private bedroom suite. Rounding out this expertly designed contemporary home is a laundry room with a self-venting Miele washer/dryer, motorized shades throughout, Lurton "Grafik T' dimming switches, three zoned heating and cooling system, wired A/V throughout, and pristine oak flooring on every floor. Not to mention Manhattan's ultimate luxury, storage! Plenty of it in fact, with a 190 sq foot in-residence crawl space and designated storage cage in the condominium. Ideally situated in the heart of the Yorkville enclave of the Upper East Side The Astor Terrace Condominium is a luxurious condominium designed by architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. A private driveway leads you to an elegant marble and wood-paneled lobby staffed by full-time doorman, concierge and resident manager. 241 West 93rd is one of only twelve townhouses in the complex, all of which surround a key-accessed lushly planted garden with fountains and seating. Building amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, playroom, bike room, laundry facilities and an attended garage. Perfectly positioned to enjoy the many neighborhood cafes, restaurants, shops, Whole Foods, Equinox, Asphalt Green, the 92nd Street Y, the Cooper Hewitt Museum, Guggenheim and Jewish Museum. Easy access to the 96th Street crosstown bus and the Q,4,5,6 trains with a Q Train entrance incorporated into the building. Pets are welcome with no restrictions. Note: some photos have been digitally altered to add furnishings and plantings.