440 East 57th Street, 1-G

Claim this sun-kissed one-bedroom, one-bathroom garden apartment just in time for summer barbecues and al fresco dining. Featuring a large gourmet kitchen, generous closet space and a huge landscaped yard, this beautifully designed co-op is a one-of-a-kind indoor-outdoor Sutton Place sanctuary. A gracious foyer paved in marble mosaic tile makes an elegant first impression in this lovely home featuring gorgeous wide-plank hardwood floors and tall ceilings trimmed crown molding and recessed lighting. Ahead, the living room stretches nearly 26 feet long to built-in shelving and sunny south-facing glass doors. Outside, your 1,400+ square-foot, fully fenced backyard oasis awaits with a large deck and terraced planter beds surrounded by rock walls and gravel. A small shed stows your gardening tools, while access to water makes it easy to perfect your green thumb under a lovely canopy of trees. Back inside, the work-of-art open kitchen is a chef's wonderland of custom wood cabinetry, a spacious dining peninsula, chic stone countertops and upscale stainless steel appliances, including a vented Wolf gas range, a cabinet-front refrigerator and dishwasher, plus a wine refrigerator. Flanked by a Murphy Bed, the adjacent dining alcove can do triple duty as an entertaining area, guest space or home office. Wake up to leafy garden views in the king-size bedroom, where a wealth of roomy closets, including an extra-large walk-in, ensure storage will never be a concern. The renovated en suite bathroom impresses with a large walk-in rain shower and a wide vanity with a vessel sink, all surrounded by stunning herringbone tile and contemporary fixtures. Additional closet space and a split AC unit in the living room add comfort and convenience to this exceptional Sutton Place garden apartment. 440 East 57th Street is a handsome, pet-friendly postwar co-op where residents enjoy 24-hour doorman and live-in superintendent service, a classic canopied entry, a stately marble lobby, laundry and a glorious roof deck with panoramic views. Pieds-à-terre, guarantors, gifting and parents purchasing for children are permitted with board approval. A 2% flip tax is payable by the buyer. This building does not allow subletting. Located in Sutton Place, one of New York City's most desirable enclaves, this home offers both residential tranquility and spectacular convenience. Great dining and shopping, including Whole Foods and the Bridgemarket Trader Joe's, line the local streets, while Midtown attractions, the U.N. and prestigious Upper East Side medical institutions are all nearby. Enjoy fantastic local parks and miles of waterfront along the East River Promenade. Access to transportation is effortless with N/Q/R/W, 4/5/6, E and M/F trains, excellent bus service and CitiBike stations within easy reach. Some photos have been virtually staged.