Townhouse in the Sky!
As you enter the first of the three floors of this amazing home, you are greeted by a dramatic mahogany entry foyer with a honed marble floor and incredible storage space. The spacious master bedroom has lovely river views, City Quiet windows for pin drop solitude, his and her custom designed closets, and an en suite master bath with steam shower, massaging spa jets and a limestone vanity. The 2nd bedroom also boasts City Quiet windows and a full bath just directly across the hall.
A dramatic stair carries you above to an open, airy and loft like entertaining space. Imagine relaxing in your grand living room by a crackling fire as you watch the boats coast by on the river. A separate and proper dining area with mahogany and marble built-ins lies raised beside the living room. You also have gorgeous oak herring bone floors throughout. The kitchen features gorgeous pear wood custom cabinetry with granite counter tops, a marble back splash and floors, a vented dacor cook top and double oven, a sub zero refrigerator and a Bosch dishwasher. There is also a beautiful powder room and a Miele washer and dryer.
Another proper and full size stair leads you to a magnificent space that is currently being used as a media room and separate home office but could easily become a family room, master suite or whatever your heart desires. This top floor features a skylight, maple custom cabinetry and built ins, and a full bath with separate 2nd skylight. Sliding glass doors lead to an expansive wrap around terrace that grants glorious city and river views that creating a rare and serene urban oasis.
Nestled on the corner of 79th Street and East End Avenue, this peaceful enclave grants a neighborhood feel that is often lost in an urban environment. You’re just steps from the East River promenade, Carl Schurz Park, excellent shopping, many gourmet food stores, a Gristedes supermarket only 2 blocks away and the cross-town bus directly around the corner at 79th and York 79th Street as well as express bus service to the Financial District. A taxi stand on 79th and York Avenue is available in the mornings for shared rides to Downtown.
The building features a 24 hour doorman, a fully equipped gym, and a bike room.
2 East End Avenue permits financing of no more than 50% of the purchase price.
