As you enter through the formal foyer, you're greeted by a grand living space that offers versatility and features luxurious french limestone floors. Whether you envision it as an expansive office, a sophisticated dining room, a spacious living room, or even an art gallery, this area caters to your every need. Complete with a convenient wet bar and adorned with floor-to-ceiling windows, the space seamlessly connects to the manicured backyard through French doors, inviting natural light throughout the space.
Ascending to the parlor level, the living room boasts wall-to-wall windows and French doors leading out to a charming balcony, offering a perfect spot to unwind or entertain guests. Adjacent is a chef's dream kitchen, equipped with high-end appliances, a wine cooler, a built-in deep fryer, and an indoor grill. The adjoining dining room sets the stage for intimate gatherings or lavish dinner parties. The floors are quarter-sawn, rift-cut French oak.
On the next level are two generously-sized bedrooms, accompanied by two well-appointed bathrooms and a laundry room.
At the top level, you'll discover the pinnacle of luxury living - the primary suite. The bathroom suite features a gorgeous standing tub and Calacatta marble floors and shower. Complete with a private study and wet bar, this floor offers a tranquil retreat. Step outside to the finished roof, where panoramic city views await, providing a picturesque backdrop for relaxation or entertaining under the stars. For added convenience, a finished lower-level offers a fully equipped kitchen, a comfortable living room, a cozy bedroom, and a dedicated laundry area, perfect for guests or additional living space.
Midtown East boasts iconic landmarks like Grand Central Station, the United Nations headquarters which overlooks the East River, and the Chrysler Building. Living in Midtown isn't just about proximity to work; it's a lifestyle centered around convenience. Residents enjoy access to the newly opened East River Esplanade, shopping at the historic Bloomingdale's, and leisure in Central Park, an iconic green oasis offering diverse activities like biking, rollerblading, ice skating, and cultural events.
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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.