116 East 70th St. #TH

MINT TOWNHOUSE ON PRIME BLOCK
In the heart of the Upper East Side, on a beautiful tree-lined block off Park Avenue, awaits this impeccably-renovated 20’-wide single-family townhouse. Standing 5 stories with a basement and an elevator, this distinctive home captivates with its handsome stucco facade and two-story copper bay window supported by elegant fluted columns. Prized outdoor space includes an enchanting 12’ deep entry courtyard, a wonderful 26’ deep south-facing garden off the breakfast room, and two southern terraces (off the second-floor dining room and fourth-floor bedroom). Two entrances access this magnificent residence offering 5,165 square feet of luxurious living space and a versatile layout with 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 5 half baths.

Greeting you on the grand first floor is a 32’-long gallery clad in Bulgarian marble. The gallery, which also holds a windowed powder room, coat closet, elevator and main staircase, leads into a casual den and chef’s kitchen featuring appliances by Gaggenau and Miele. A sun-filled glass-enclosed breakfast room opens to the private garden for casual entertaining. The pantry off the kitchen houses one of two laundry areas in the house as well as ample storage space, an additional windowed powder room, and stairs leading up to a second butler’s pantry.

The second floor is graced by a beautiful living room with a wood-burning fireplace, soaring 12’6" ceilings, and large bay windows that that overlook East 70th Street. A gracious landing connects the living room to the formal dining room with 11’9" ceilings, a terrace, and an adjacent butler’s pantry that’s accessible from downstairs. This level also has a powder room.

The third floor is entirely dedicated to the master suite. A stately library with a wood-burning fireplace and tasteful built-ins faces north, again affording a lovely view of tree-lined East 70th Street through the windowed bay facade. The serene master bedroom looks out to the garden, and is complemented by a spacious walk-in closet and windowed bathroom. A powder room and wet bar complete this level.

On the fourth floor sit two additional bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. The south-facing bedroom enjoys a private terrace. The fifth floor has two bedrooms, one with a wood-burning fireplace, that share a full hall bathroom. There is also a comfortable study/media room with a skylight, wood-burning fireplace and original pine floors. This level also offers roof access. The basement has abundant storage, additional laundry facilities, cedar closets and a powder room.

Built in 1869, 116 East 70th Street was meticulously redesigned by one of its former owners, 19th century master builder Michael Reid. The neighborhood is replete with distinguished homes by architectural luminaries including Walker and Gillette, Trowbridge and Livingston, Paul Mellon, Grosvenor Atterbury and William Lescaze for the Morgans, Astors and Rothschilds among others. This is a Co-Exclusive.