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High-floor luxury, jaw-dropping views and private outdoor space await in this beautifully gut-renovated four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom showplace in a revered, amenity-rich Upper East Side cooperative. Experience the ultimate in city privacy as no room in this expansive layout looks into another apartment for blocks.
Meticulously crafted by architect Tasos Kokoris and interior designer Don Boehm, this sprawling residence welcomes you with a gracious foyer finished with Saint Laurent Portoro Gold marble, gilded walls, bold millwork and tall ceilings trimmed with cove lighting. An oversized California Closet nods to the exceptional storage found throughout the home. Ahead, gleaming wide-plank hardwood floors usher you into a magnificent open-plan great room that simply begs to entertain. Palatial living and dining areas flow to an east-facing terrace perfect for after-dinner drinks or morning coffee overlooking the East River and Carl Schurz Park.
Chefs will fall in love with the open gourmet kitchen where custom cabinetry and Calacatta marble counters surround a fleet of upscale stainless steel appliances, including a vented six-burner Wolf range, Miele side-by-side refrigerator-freezer and Miele dishwasher. A massive marble island and built-in dining area provide a chef’s table experience alongside open-sky views, while the bar area’s Sub-Zero wine refrigerator and refrigerated drawers keep refreshments close at hand.
Head to the owner’s suite to discover a king-size bedroom with river views, terrace access, a wall of wardrobes and a walk-in California Closet. Two separate ensuite spa bathrooms are finished with floor-to-ceiling marble, roomy vanities, large tub/showers and Waterworks fixtures. Two spacious and bright secondary bedrooms in this wing feature large closets, western outlooks and easy access to a breathtaking full bathroom and two large hall closets.
A separate wing off the foyer leads past a chic powder room with Portoro Gold flooring and Ann Sacks tile to a stunning den/family room with a gorgeous handicap-accessible full bathroom. The den and a fourth oversized bedroom here open to a massive 584-square-foot terrace where 180-degree views stretch across the city. A Savant home automation system adds effortless ease to this smart home with controls for audio/video and HVAC, plus lights and shades connected on a Lutron system.
Gracie Towers is a sought-after postwar cooperative offering 24-hour doorman, concierge and live-in resident manager service. Amenities in the pet-friendly building include a lovely lobby, a heated rooftop swimming pool, a 2,000-square-foot fitness center, a library lounge with a pool table, a children’s playroom, storage, a bike room, landscaped garden and a sunroom. A convenient circular driveway leads to an on-site attended indoor parking garage where residents enjoy a $295/month rate and can access the building internally from there. Maintenance includes electricity, gas and heat. A 2% flip tax is paid by the seller. Fifty percent financing permitted.
Positioned directly across from Carl Schurz Park, this home delivers front-row access to outstanding waterfront recreation, two dog parks and the East River Esplanade. Great local dining and nightlife lines the nearby blocks, and the 86th Street corridor offers world-class shopping and entertainment. Transportation is a breeze with express bus service, Q and 4/5/6 trains all within reach.
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