The Lucida at 151 East 85th St. #8C

Come and raise your family in the richest cultural epicenter of New York residences, the Lucida. Apartment 8C is one of the rare true 4-Bedroom homes conceived at this magnetizing address. From its minimalist architecture and legendary square rooms and sweeping flows, to the opulence of services and five-star staff members, the Lucida has seen the most expecting owners thrive and grow to the next larger lay-out. Indeed, who wants to leave the Lucida, unless relocated unfortunately. Come and share the joy of a community within a building run like a kingdom.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
In an area where the AVERAGE price per square foot for a four-bedroom condominium apartment is $2868, this apartment should be priced at $6,739,800. Yet it would be a serious insult to consider this building, or this rare gem within this building …average. It is the best 4-bedroom home this neighborhood has to offer. Our asking price of $6.495M reflects the reasonableness and commitment of the sellers to sell, to sell fast, and to make the buyer of this home a smart investor. Enjoy true Country Club style living on the Upper East Side.
THE LAYOUT:
Shed your skin of expectations, as entering this home is a unique experience: ebonized floors and the impressive 10-ft ceilings set the stage for a serene lifestyle. A cozy sitting area invites you to halt from your Manhattan pace. Look down along the formal gallery, where peaceful tones and square volumes already impress your eye with space and a sense freedom. An uptown loft, at last! Just off this grand gallery, the Library, 4th bedroom, or formal sitting room is where your guests will be sipping a cup of tea while you get ready to greet them. Steps further, the shock effect: a 37 × 18 ft expanse of the most luxurious open, European kitchen, opulent dining area, and square sitting room with wall-to-wall and floor to ceiling windows. Entertaining lavishly and letting your children run expansively is the vision.
The secluded bedroom wing hides the Master Bedroom with a generous walk-in closet, en-suite bath and two additional Bedrooms, one of which with its en-suite bath, enjoy this felted privacy, Your fourth bedroom or Library, off the Gallery, and powder room, crown this home with the luxury of space and convenience no other home in this price range can afford. Live in your horizontal townhouse, opened on two sunny exposures East and West, and enjoy 17 staff members pampering and securing your home and family.
THE FEATURES:
The craftsmanship throughout this home is remarkable. From the unique staggered oak floor boards, to the minutia and character of the polished chrome and Macassar cabinetry of kitchen and bathrooms, are assembled with knowledge and art. 10-foot-high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and dark chocolate-stained oak floors. Master bathroom: marble floors, maple and bamboo vanities with marble tops.