A stately, columned portico leads into a gracious foyer highlighted by herringbone oak flooring and a modern, marble fireplace. The gallery opens into an expansive sitting room that accesses a private 750-square-foot garden, anchored by a stunning, mature magnolia tree. A separate service entrance is lined with built in cabinetry, offering ample storage. A powder room completes the floor.
The elegant parlor level features soaring 11.5-foot ceilings, two fireplaces, and impeccable herringbone white oak flooring, creating a perfect setting for sophisticated entertaining. The north-facing living room is enhanced by twin Juliet balconies accessed through impressive 7-foot floor-to-ceiling windowed doors. The sun-filled, south-facing dining room overlooks the garden. Connecting to the dining area is a custom-designed kitchen equipped with a professional-grade Viking range and stainless-steel appliances, as well as a bright solarium providing additional garden access.
The entire third floor is dedicated to the luxurious principal bedroom suite. Spacious and airy, with ceilings exceeding 10 feet, the large north-facing sitting/dressing room is lined with custom closets and features a fireplace and twin Juliet balconies accessed by matching 7-foot doors. A corridor of closets leads to the serene south facing bedroom with tranquil garden views. Completing this private retreat is an elegant primary bath with a soaking tub, double-sink vanity, and crisp white tiling.
Two luxurious guest bedroom suites occupy the fourth floor. The generously sized north-facing suite rivals the principal suite, boasting a fireplace with an original, distinguished wood mantelpiece and an ensuite bathroom. The south-facing bedroom offers a beautifully renovated ensuite bath featuring a soaking tub, double vanity, and glass-enclosed shower. White oak flooring accented with walnut trim adds classic grandeur to this level.
Ascending the skylit staircase, the impressive fifth floor houses a media room, a full kitchen illuminated by a skylight, and a lovely south-facing private terrace. An additional ensuite guest bedroom occupies the north side.
Anchoring this remarkable home is a finished 1,500-square-foot basement featuring a spacious recreation room, enclosed laundry room, and ample storage. Modern upgrades include a state-of-the-art Daikin heat pump HVAC system with 18 air handlers, ensuring comfort with minimal maintenance in temperatures ranging from zero to one hundred degrees Fahrenheit. LED lighting throughout further enhances the home's exceptional energy efficiency.
Quick Profile
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.