Just beyond the private entry across from the elevator, you're greeted by a stunning zircote installation that contains a fireplace. The tone of elegance expands outward into the living room with several seating areas which are bathed in natural light. Beyond the brand-new tilt-and-turn windows that face north, west, and east, you enjoy stunning sunrises, sunsets, and sweeping cityscapes. The crown jewel of your city view is the Queensborough Bridge, which is one block away, and whose Art Nouveau-styled spires not only enhance the apartment's aesthetics, but also signal your portal to the Hamptons in the summer.
Throughout this expansive oasis, 8-inch white oak plank floors lead to rooms that work in concert to provide you with a sense of timeless sophistication. Sleek pocket doors open into the media room, which is adorned with rich ebony built-in cabinets. A dedicated AV closet provides seamless control of the audio entertainment throughout the entire apartment, which is wired with speakers and a Sonos system. This apartment's ability to entertain is enhanced with an open wet bar, which has a Sub-Zero wine cooler.
The dining room features large, finely crafted eucalyptus cabinets. The eat-in kitchen is dazzling, with a massive island and top-tier appliances. These include: a 36-inch Sub-Zero refrigerator, a 24-inch Sub-Zero freezer, an additional Sub-Zero ice maker, and a Wolf oven and cooktop. There is also a Miele dishwasher and microwave. Beyond the kitchen, there is a laundry room with storage space and a Miele washer and dryer. The laundry room is across from a bathroom and can easily be converted into staff quarters.
The living room opens up to a large terrace where you can sip your morning coffee, enjoy a cocktail, or simply relax and breathe in the fresh air.
The primary bedroom is palatial, blending serenity and luxury. It contains two exceptionally large walk-in closets and a primary bath that features a glass-enclosed shower, a jetted bathtub, dual vanities, and a wall-mounted Toto toilet.
The Sovereign is set amid the tranquility of Sutton Place, offering parks by the river. It provides access to the 59th St. Bridge, the RFK Bridge, fine dining, luxury shopping locations like Bergdorf Goodman and Bloomingdales, and conveniences like Home Depot and Trader Joe's. Whether you are seeking a primary home or a pied- -terre, Apartment 12EF will ensure you live the life of your dreams!
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Sutton Place is usually described with favorable words like charming, cozy, great neighborhood, hidden gem, sanctuary, or even small village inside a big city. Those descriptions aren’t from real estate folks either, they’re from the people that live and work there, so it must be true.
The quiet and upscale neighborhood is more like an enclave. It’s bounded by East 53rd Street to the south, East 59th Street to the North, First Avenue to the west, and the East River to the east. Most residents will tell you that everything you’ll ever need is located in the neighborhood. When it’s time to venture out into the cityscape, Sutton Place is within easy reach to Midtown and cultural attractions like the Museum of Modern Art, Rockefeller Center, Central Park and other iconic sites.
Manhattan has always had notable celebrity residents. But for unknown reasons, Sutton Place has had more than its share of superstars over the years. Some of the more iconic celebs include: Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller, Freddie Mercury, Sigourney Weaver, Joan Crawford, Michael Jackson and sister Latoya (Just for one summer).
Sutton Place is named after Effingham B. Sutton, a shipping merchant and entrepreneur. After hitting it big in the California gold rush, Sutton built brownstones along East 57th and East 58th streets with aspirations of making the section more residential. Poverty and crime dashed his dreams. The street gangs that hung out along the dead-ends and cul-de-sacs added to the neighborhood’s decay. Sutton was about to give up on his development endeavors but the Vanderbilt’s and the Morgan’s showed up in the 1920s and transformed the neighborhood. It soon became a wealthy enclave.