131 E 70th St Unit 3 New York, NY 10021

This truly unique and elegant very large and sunny 2 bedroom 2.5 bath home with all the modern conveniences such as central air and 2 washer-dryers, is perfectly located on bucolic, tree- lined 70th St. Encompassing the third floor of a beautifully maintained historic mansion, one can arrive via key-lock elevator or by ascending the impressive stairwell. A pretty foyer, off of which is an attractive powder room, opens onto the vast living room, spanning 27’5 x 19’9, with 10’3 ceilings and a decorative fireplace. It opens onto the spacious solarium, lined with 9 windows, providing south, west, and eastern light and a picturesque view through the extra tall windows. The solarium is large enough to accommodate a substantial dining table and an office or sitting area.
The eat-in kitchen, with 2 south-facing windows, is outfitted with top-tier appliances such as Sub-Zero 16 bottle wine fridge, and Miele refrigerator, 5 burner cook-top, wall oven with warming drawer, microwave, and dishwasher. It has an extra deep double stainless sink and an additional sink nearby, along with ample cabinet and storage space. At the far end is the charming windowed banquette, a delightful spot to start the day. The huge primary bedroom suite is enhanced by 6 windows - 2 sets of bay windows facing southeast and southwest and two north facing windows and a decorative fireplace with the exquisite original marble mantle. Enjoy 2 fully outfitted dressing closets and a commodious windowed, marble bath with dual sinks, built-in vanity, and double glass shower.
A bedroom hallway leads to the spacious west-facing 2nd bedroom suite providing privacy to this sunny and quiet room, which also has a decorative fireplace clad in marble, two large dressing closets, and an en-suite windowed marble bath with deep tub.
Built in 1871,this majestic private home is located amidst the most charming cafes, restaurants, boutiques, and galleries on the Upper East Side. It is also convenient to public transportation. Pets are allowed.