Must see this extraordinary Mint Condition, 20' wide Townhouse on 70th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, one of the finest Townhouse blocks on the Upper East Side.
116 East 70th Street has a distinctive beautiful Facade, a 2-Story exquisite copper Bay Window, and exceptional sunlight throughout. Standing 5 Stories high plus a Basement. This 6 Bedroom, 4 full Baths and 5 Half Baths is the perfect home.
This Townhouse has a unique double entry. The main Entrance leads to a gracious Entrance Gallery, the 2nd Entrance leads to a convenient Mud Room and access to the Modern Elevator.
From the Entrance Gallery continue into a Family Room which includes a large Dining Area and proceed into the very bright (from one of the 3 skylights in the house) and fully equipped Chefs Kitchen. The Kitchen opens into a beautiful, landscaped Backyard, fully planted and irrigated and has a BBQ which makes it perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining.
Adjacent to the Kitchen is a Butler's Pantry which houses one of the 3 dishwashers as well as an additional Washer/Dryer, Powder Room and the back Staircase leading up to a smaller Butler's Pantry that is off the Formal Dining Room.
You can access all 5 floors with either the modern Elevator or the gracious Staircase in the Entrance Gallery.
On the 2nd floor there is a Grand Living Room with over 12' high Ceilings, a Wood Burning Fireplace and a Wall-to-Wall Bay Window looking out at 70th street.
Right across the way, after passing an exquisite Powder Room there is a grand Formal Dining Room with over 12' high Ceilings, and an outdoor Terrace.
On the 3rd floor there is a stunning Library also with a Wall-to-Wall Bay Window overlooking the beautiful, tree-lined 70th street. In addition, this floor has a Southern facing Primary Bedroom with 2 Walk-in Closets, and a large marble Bathroom with two sinks and a stall shower.
On the 4th floor there are 2 additional Bedrooms, each with a renovated En-suite Bathroom. The South facing Bedroom has an adjoining lovely Terrace.
The 5th floor has 2 Bedrooms and a large, bright Entertainment Room (which could be another Bedroom) with a Skylight. There is ample closet space on this floor as well as a shared full modern Bathroom.
The Basement houses all the mechanical, electrical and HVAC state-of-the-art equipment for the house. In addition, there is a Laundry Room with 2 Washing Machines, 2 Dryers, a large Sink, as well as more Storage, a Cedar Closet, a Gym and a Bathroom.
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.