3 East 69th Street, 7-A

Apartment 6/7A at 3 East 69th Street is a sun-filled, expansive, and elegant 8-room duplex on the Upper East Side's 'Gold Coast', on one of the prettiest blocks a half block from Central Park. This high-floor, three-bedroom + library, three-and-a-half-bathroom home with approximately 3,100 square feet, has a gracious and flexible layout with views of the gorgeous townhouse block, as well as the Manhattan skyline and oblique views of Central Park. This stunning combination home was beautifully designed to create a townhouse-like feel in a full-service building with a fabulous separation between formal entertaining and private living. The grand and gracious layout offers flexibility for work from home and guest options with two, bedroom suites upstairs and one suite plus a library with floor-to-ceiling custom bookshelves and home office downstairs. There is a bounty of natural light streaming in throughout from both south, north and east exposures and oversized windows on both floors.

The elegant, open formal living / dining rooms span nearly 38 feet, providing great space for formal entertaining. Every aspect of this beautifully renovated home was designed with attention to detail utilizing high-end materials, finishes and fixtures and providing modern luxuries throughout. Original Art Deco details additionally inspired the design with classic moldings and trim, gorgeous herringbone and hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, a decorative fireplace, sunken library, custom built-in bookshelves and cabinetry, pocket doors, Butler hardware and an impressive formal receiving foyer designed with Venetian plaster and a sculpted staircase with handcrafted bronze banister, conveying the elegance of a bygone era.

Modern comforts include new through-wall air conditioning and heating, gorgeous marble and limestone Waterworks baths, a windowed laundry room with washer and dryer, sink and dishwasher, top-of-the-line appliances and abundant custom-designed storage throughout. The beautiful custom eat-in kitchen would be the delight of any level chef. Fully outfitted with abundant custom cabinetry, Danby marble counters and top-line appliances including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf 6-burner stovetop, Wolf double wall ovens and Miele dishwasher. A windowed breakfast area with built-in banquette completes the space. The sublime master suite is incredibly spacious complete with two huge walk-in closets, a custom dressing room with multiple fitted mirrored closets and a stunning spa-like bathroom bathed in Thassos marble with deep-soaking tub, double vanity and radiant heat floors.

3 East 69th Street is a distinguished white glove coop between Fifth and Madison Avenues. Built in 1938, the building was designed in the Art Deco style by the esteemed architect Sylvan Bien who also designed the Carlyle Hotel. The 13-story boutique building has 33 units and offers residents 24-hour white glove service including doormen, porters, and a live-in resident manager. Pieds-a-terre are permitted on a case-by-case basis and pets are permitted with restrictions: one cat or one dog under 25 pounds. Two storages units transfer with the sale. Flip Tax: 2% paid by buyer. Max Financing 50%.