455 East 51st St. #1D

At Home on the River
APARTMENT
From the Venetian-inspired courtyard of Beekman Terrace, this first floor apartment offers extraordinary privacy as it enjoys a private front door entrance off the planted entryway. Replete with sunlight from the three south-facing windows of the living room, this meticulously sourced and artfully transformed one-bedroom, one-bath residence is the ideal pied-e-terre or full-time residence. Featuring custom cabinetry throughout, the kitchenette includes a 2-burner Miele range, half-size fridge, ample storage, and a custom mahogany countertop, creating a functional cooking space. The living room includes an ornate wood-burning fireplace and nine foot ceilings.

There is a full bath on the hall between the living room and bedroom which includes a window and bathtub. The bedroom is outfitted with custom-built closets, handsome carpeting, and a large window shaded for privacy. For those who seek tranquility, privacy, and East River views from the uniquely lush courtyard, this is an ideal setting for restful escape.

BUILDING
Beekman Terrace was completed in 1925, built by Joseph B. Thomas, a Boston developer who had created what is now known as “Block Beautiful” on 19th Street between Irving and Third Avenue. Thomas had long admired the Venetian-style Fenway Court in Boston and sought to recreate that setting along the East River.