Designed by Studio Sofield, a gracious entry foyer leads you to an adjoining gallery and into an expansive west facing living room with meticulous detailing throughout, including venetian plastered walls, recessed lighting and 4-inch-wide white oak flooring with herringbone pattern. The living room leads you to a separate formal dining room. There is also a separate custom-designed and built-out bar area, perfect for entertaining.
The kitchen, custom-designed by Christopher Peacock has marble countertops and backsplash and top-of-the-line appliances including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, freezer, undercounter wine refrigerator; Wolf six-burner gas range with a fully vented hood, microwave oven and Miele dishwasher. A Franke sink is equipped with Dornbracht polished chrome fittings. There is also a laundry room with a side-by-side washer and dryer.
The west facing primary bedroom has two closets, including one walk-in. The primary bathroom features a custom millwork double vanity complete with a Statuary marble countertop and Kohler sink custom-mirrored Robern medicine cabinet, and polished nickel light sconces. A Kohler soaking tub and Statuary marble deck exudes a sense of relaxation with sparkling Lefroy Brooks fittings throughout.
The secondary bedroom also faces west and has an en-suite bathroom also with a custom vanity with Statuary marble countertop, Kohler sink, Robern medicine cabinet with an integrated mirror, polished nickel light sconces, and Lefroy Brooks fittings. The powder room displays a custom vanity with a Manhattan Dark marble countertop, White Fantasy marble surround, base and flooring, and Lefroy Brooks fittings.
Additional features include a four-pipe HVAC system with zoned climate control and electric shades.
Beckford Tower has 24-hour doorman, concierge services and an array of amenities unlike anything on the Upper East Side. A double-height entry vestibule leads residents into a soaring double height lobby, grand reception room with fireplace and a windowed library lounge. Additional amenities include a spectacular 65-foot salt water swimming pool with a hot tub and intricate metal & glass ceiling, steam room, double-height basketball court, expansive fitness center, yoga & training studios. There is also a piano bar and lounge, child's playroom designed by Roto, multi-purpose game room and party room with a catering kitchen and dining room. Centrally located, blocks away from Central Park, with easy access to all public transportation, and near all shopping and restaurants that the Upper East Side has to offer.
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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.