Entering the home through stately double doors, you are greeted by a regal, formal gallery. Under a large, Italian crystal chandelier and surrounded by gilded custom-paneling, the jaw-dropping entry sets the tone for this majestic townhouse. A powder room clad in silk damask wallpaper sits next to the gated elevator that services the entire home.
A sweeping, curved staircase ushers you up to the resplendent second floor, housing an entertaining level adorned with four chandeliers and ceiling heights of more than 10.5 feet. An opulent parlor flows seamlessly into a light-filled living room overlooking East 64th Street. With exceptional millwork and sumptuous fabrics, the living space boasts a gold-embossed marble fireplace and ornate crown moldings. The Versailles-inspired dining room features a floor-to-ceiling window that overlooks the interior private courtyard, as well as bespoke built-in cabinetry. The main kitchen sits tucked off the dining room, and features a full suite of appliances and storage.
Occupying the entire third floor, the primary suite consists of an enormous, south-facing bedroom graced by a meticulously restored mural, and a private terrace accessed through three sets of charming French doors. An ensuite bathroom clad in pink Onyx marble and gold hardware boasts a double sink, oversized soaking tub, mirrored vanity and separate water closet. Across the floor, a bold, exotic office swathed in leopard print boasts an Onyx and gold fireplace and sits next to an oversized walk-in closet.
The fourth floor is made up of three bedrooms. A spacious, warm, oak-paneled bedroom with ensuite bathroom flows into a chic dressing room. Two more bedrooms sit on the north side, overlooking the treetops of 64th Street, and share a large, full bathroom. The top floor features an enormous guest bedroom with a full ensuite bathroom, as well as two neighboring bedrooms that can be conjoined or used as staff rooms. A shared full bathroom and extra storage sit adjacent.
Rounding out the offerings of this incredible home are a first floor media room with adjacent kitchen and home office, as well as a garden and a huge basement with a contemporary Swedish sauna, laundry room and ample storage.
Perfectly poised in the landmarked Upper East Side Historic District, the block of East 64th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues is home to some of the most beautiful homes in Manhattan. With Central Park at your doorstep, and world-class restaurants, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and chic Madison Avenue shopping nearby, this is iconic Upper East Side living at its peak. This is a co-exclusive
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Exuding a cosmopolitan, refined air that is reminiscent of Paris or other European cities, the Upper East Side (the UES, to local cognoscenti) has a reputation as being a bastion of wealth and privilege. Even though it was built by American “royalty” families like the Vanderbilts, Roosevelts, Kennedys, Carnegies and Rockefellers, whose elaborate mansions once anchored Fifth Avenue, there are affordable housing options throughout the neighborhood. The further east you move, away from Central Park and the more commercial avenues, the more likely you are to find quiet, tree-lined streets with historic townhouses and brownstones. Keep your eye out for reasonably priced apartments in pre-war low-rise and even a few high-rise buildings.
With abundant, beautifully landscaped green spaces, including the oasis of Central Park acting like a backyard, the area is quiet and lushly green. You can relax and unwind in John Jay Park, Carl Schurz Park or take a stroll along the East River Promenade. The whole neighborhood seems isolated from the workaday chaos of the city at large. Add to that the history of the neighborhood and the abundance of cultural institutions, and you have a uniquely welcoming neighborhood.
Known for its abundance of high-end retail shopping, especially on Madison Avenue, the Upper East Side is host to the Barneys New York flagship department store. Here you can find upscale goods, fashion and home decor items. You will also find the edgy runway-inspired Alexander McQueen collections. If you are dying to treat your feet to red-soled opulence, be sure to visit the Christian Louboutin boutique. These are only a small sampling of this high-end shopper’s paradise that features everything from designer boutiques that offer the ultimate in haute couture to resale shops where you can find last season’s best on sale at hefty discounts .
There are many unique dining experiences, from fine dining to the casual bite-on-the-go, awaiting you in the UES. Sushi is going through a renaissance in the city, and the best omakase-style sushi can be found at Sasabune on E 73rd Street. Omakase sushi means that you leave the choice of ingredients, preparation method and presentation to the chef. Elegant French cuisine can be experienced at JoJo, E 64th Street, housed in gorgeous townhouse. Just for fun, visit the Lexington Candy Shop on Lexington Avenue, to get a taste of an old-fashioned soda fountain.