Absolutely stunning in every respect, this meticulously renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment in one of Sutton's most prestigious full-service co-ops will satisfy even the most discerning buyer.
Exemplifying the graciousness and livability that Rosario Candela is known for, this home is the perfect backdrop for fine living and exciting entertaining. One enters the apartment into a foyer leading to a large and dramatic central gallery, which could also serve as a formal dining area. The gallery leads through spectacular lacquered doors to the living area or the bedroom quarters.
The living room is a large, bright and symmetrical space, anchored by gorgeous, restored herringbone oak floors and featuring a beautiful marble fireplace and oversized picture windows with views over Sutton Place to the city beyond.
From the living room, enter the drop-dead gorgeous kitchen with a windowed dining area outfitted with a custom banquette. Features include beautiful Carrera marble, expansive custom cabinetry, a show stopping La Cornue range and other high-end appliances. Beautiful custom cabinet hardware adorns the kitchen and completes the design, as a diamond brooch would complete the look of a Chanel suit. As practical as it is gorgeous, one will find more than ample counterspace and everything else needed to create culinary delights, but if you are not a chef, the service entrance facilitates discrete catering.
From the gallery, one enters the large guest suite or the primary suite. The expansive guest suite, featuring a stylish marble bath with soaking tub and excellent closet space, could easily serve as both a home office and a guest room. The spacious primary suite also features a beautiful marble bath with oversized shower, and a walk-in closet with ample space for seating and oversized furniture. Both bedrooms feature oversized windows and good light.
In truth, there are a number of beautiful apartments on the market in NYC. What sets this one apart is the level of design, attention to detail and flawless execution. From the overall aesthetic to the millwork and door hardware, no detail was overlooked. The re-invention of 7C took a classic and well laid-out space to the next level, embracing the character of the original and adding modern sensibilities, achieving a remarkable apartment that is both classic and modern, elegant and livable, chic and timeless.
Top-tier building amenities include an attentive staff with seasoned resident manager, full-time doorman and porters to cater to your needs, a fantastic roof deck with open views, fitness center and as a special feature, assigned storage for each apartment. This exclusive co-op permits financing up to 50% and pets are welcome (subject to co-op approval). Sorry, in-unit laundry is not permitted. A 2.5% flip tax is payable by the buyer.
Sutton Place is a peaceful River enclave right in the heart of Manhattan, with the Bridge nearby making for an easy ride to the airport, out east to Long Island or to Connecticut, and walkable to work for those working in Midtown, the United Nations and the medical corridor just north of the Bridge. Quick access to the FDR Drive highway makes for a smooth Über ride downtown or to the Financial District. The location also offers close proximity to shopping at Whole Foods, Trader Joes and Midtown Catch, and excellent dining, such as La Villetta, Mr. Chow's, Morso, and Bistro Vendome, which are all neighborhood favorites. Sutton Place also has a number of serene "pocket parks" and you can enjoy a bike ride or stroll along the new East River Esplanade across the street.
Quick Profile
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.