Description
Offering a rare classic combination of elegance, privacy, and convenience in the heart of the city, comes this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom thoughtfully designed and fully renovated home.
As you step beyond the entry foyer, you are immediately greeted by the classically paneled dining area, capable of accommodating dinner parties of 10 or more guests. Hidden behind the paneling are two sizable closets, one a walk-in cedar closet and the other offering ample pantry and storage space.
Beyond the dining area awaits a spacious South facing living room, bathed in natural light highlighting the pre-war details including architectural moldings, beamed ceilings, beautiful rich hued hardwood floors, and the focal point of a working wood fireplace with a limestone mantel. The space is perfect for cozy evenings or entertaining guests. Additional thoughtful details include mirrored paneled doors which enhance the sense of space and luminosity, while also adding privacy for the bedroom wing.
Moving into the bedroom wing you will find a serene retreat from the bustling city life. The first of the three rooms is adorned with grass cloth wallpaper and mahogany built-in library and desk. Currently configured as a study, with Bose surround sound system. This versatile room can effortlessly be converted back into a bedroom and comfortably accommodates a king-size bed.
Across the hall, you'll discover the windowed dual use bathroom, featuring a standing shower, honed white marble walls and black marble floor with radiant heating, pedestal sink, and nickel fixtures.
The third bedroom shares the dual use bathroom to make it an ensuite bath, an ideal guest suite.
At the end of the hall awaits the spacious and private primary suite, offering a windowed en suite bath complete with a standing shower, tub, honed white marble walls and a black marble floor complete with radiant heating. The bedroom windows flood the room with Southern and Western light, this sanctuary ensures ultimate comfort and relaxation.
Adjacent to the dining area lies the windowed kitchen, with an enclosed Miele washer and dryer. A dream chef's kitchen outfitted with beautiful White marble counters and backsplash as well as top-of-the-line appliances including two Bosch dishwashers, Subzero ice maker, 6-burner Wolf stove and range, Sub Zero fridge, and Wolf microwave This kitchen offers both functionality and elegance for your culinary pursuits.
To round off this exceptional home, a two zone central air conditioning provides the ultimate comfort, as does the sound system throughout the home.
Nestled in the historic Sutton Place neighborhood, 419 East 57th Street stands as an emblem of timeless elegance. This prestigious but low key full-service building offers amenities such as a gym, on-site laundry, live-in resident superintendent, storage space, bike room, beautifully landscaped rooftop as well as a friendly, full-time staff and doorman that offer the lost art form of greeting you at the curb to offer assistance with bags, groceries and the like.
The allure of Sutton Place extends beyond the building's walls, with its rich history and vibrant surroundings. Convenient access to various public transportation, as well as parks such as the newly opened East Midtown Greenway and revamped Andrew Haswell Green Park as well as Sutton Place Park. Nearby, you'll find some of the best restaurants including Mr. Chow, Nearys, Morso, La Villetta as well as close proximity to Midtown where you'll find NYC institutions such as Monkey Bar and Polo Bar.
This exceptional unit at 419 East 57th Street presents a rare opportunity to experience Manhattan living at its finest. Please note, there is a 2% Flip Tax payable by the purchaser.
