419 East 57th Street, MAISE

Townhouse Living in Serene Sutton Place

The East duplex maisonette at 419 East 57th Street presents a great opportunity for a large home (approximately 2,237 square feet!) with your own personal entrance from the sidewalk, in addition to lobby access. The feel of a private house, but with the convenience and security of a full service building. Steps to shopping and restaurants or the new riverfront Greenway. Perfect for gracious living and entertaining. Unbelievable at this price point!

While most buyers will want to do a cosmetic renovation, the European flair and whimsical trompe l'oeil decor do have a certain charm of their own. This apartment has an ideal, elegant floorplan with a fantastic flow, representing the epitome of great bones, such as:

-Private entry foyer with coat closet and convenient powder room;

-Huge and sunny living room (17 x 24), with 3 large sun splashed south-facing windows;

-Spacious dining room which can easily seat 12;

-Large and bright EIK with 3 windows, custom quartersawn oak cabinetry, ample countertops, washer/dryer and a perfect layout for food prep and casual meals;

-Grand central foyer with curved staircase;

-3 spacious bedrooms and two baths on the upper level;

-Large and bright primary suite;

-2 full-sized bedrooms which share a bathroom in the hallway;

-Extraordinary closet space; and

-Prewar details such high ceilings throughout, oak floors, extensive mouldings and decorative fireplaces.

This prestigious prewar home is located in a full-service cooperative. Amenities include a fully equipped gym, a supremely attentive resident manager and staff, bike room, and central laundry. Maximum financing 75%. Excellent coop financials. 2% flip tax to be paid by purchaser. Pet friendly.

Sutton Place is a peaceful River enclave right in the heart of Manhattan, with the Bridge nearby making for an easy ride to the airport, out east to Long Island or to Connecticut, and walkable to work for those working in Midtown, the United Nations and the medical corridor just north of the Bridge. Quick access to the FDR Drive highway makes for a smooth ber ride downtown or to the Financial District. The location also offers close proximity to shopping at Whole Foods, Trader Joes and Midtown Catch, and excellent dining, such as La Villetta, Mr. Chow's, Morso, Bistro Vendome and Neary's, which are all neighborhood favorites. Sutton Place also has a number of serene "pocket parks" and you can enjoy a bike ride or stroll along the new East River Esplanade! Best School 59, The Garden School (two blocks away) and close proximity to many private schools.