This extraordinary townhouse, the ideal mix of historic elegance and contemporary chic, is perfectly positioned in New York City’s Upper East Side, a neighborhood long synonymous with elegance and class. This impressive twenty-five foot wide, four-story residence has been dramatically reinvented and refurbished in a manner unlike any property of its kind.
This extraordinary townhouse, the ideal mix of historic elegance and contemporary chic, is perfectly positioned in New York City’s Upper East Side, a neighborhood long synonymous with elegance and class. This impressive twenty-five foot wide, four-story residence has been dramatically reinvented and refurbished in a manner unlike any property of its kind.
The current and past owners of this residence have spared no cost in upgrading many facets of the property, both internal and external. It is the embodiment of a century-old former carriage house that is true to its historic roots, while providing one with the modern accoutrements of comfort and style characteristic of the fine single-family townhouses found in the Upper East Side.
This impressively large residence boasts six bedrooms and nine baths which, when combined with the remaining areas of the home, add up to 8,475 square feet of glorious light-filled living space. It is bathed in gallery white, sports crisp white radiant-heated oak floors, and is complemented by oversized sliding black doors. The finest of modern accents and finishes, including stylish custom-made shades, appear throughout the residence.
A new master bedroom suite off the main living area boasts a generously-sized white marble bath with Waterworks fixtures, and a spacious walk-in closet. A new slate powder room has also been conveniently situated off the main living area.
The baths are a study in white and exude a rich and luxurious air. And, a personal gym, located on the basement level, allows one to exercise away in the privacy of one’s own home.
The large open, eat-in kitchen features top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, nickel fixtures, and a black granite slab counter, making it an ideal space within which to cook and entertain, and to admire the beautifully-landscaped garden and terrace just steps away through an easily-accessible rear door.
The residence’s outdoor space is as plentiful as it is tranquil, and is the perfect escape from the stresses of City life. Two impressively large terraces, beautifully landscaped by renowned landscape designer, Miranda Brooks, are the perfect setting for entertainment or relaxation amidst the City’s changing seasons. Woven willow envelopes the lower terrace, transforming it into a lovely green sanctuary, with boxwood hedges and cherry trees completing the picture. The upper terrace is similarly oasis-like, and is replete with pleached trees, bamboo, and lovely pergolas that provide one with a shady retreat. Dining alfresco becomes a proverbial “breeze” in these serene hideaways.
A large gallery space, formerly a photographer’s studio that is zoned for commercial use is easily accessible via three separate entrances. It also features a fully-equipped stainless steel catering kitchen that is uniquely suited for events and parties. This extraordinary gallery has been preserved on the ground level of the residence, and awaits transformation by a new owner. An exclusive entertaining space? An art gallery? A spacious playroom? A live/work space? An office? This impressive space is ripe for definition.
The property has also been technologically transformed and upgraded. The exterior of the home has been painstakingly and expertly repointed. A central vacuum system services all floors and makes cleaning easy and efficient. Technological upgrades include a new boiler and a new water filtration system. And, the residence boasts a state-of-the-art security system consisting of lock closed monitors, CO detectors, gas detectors, water leak sensors, glass break sensors, sprinkler monitors, and intrusion sensors, as well as a video intercom system that is connected to the building’s entryway. The residence, in short, provides one with many conveniences needed in this modern age.
407 East 75th is truly a dream home for the discerning individual that seeks a stunning and artfully personalized residence with such an extraordinary provenance.