PALATIAL GILDED AGE LANDMARK LIVE/WORK IN SPLENDOR Constructed in 1889 for the family of wealthy merchants, 23 East 69th Street is a rare Queen Anne landmark the sole remaining member of a group of luxurious homes that made this block among the most prized on the Upper East Side. Offered here is the main 32' x 18' formal reception room for the mansion, its soaring 12.5 foot coved ceilings and chest-high polished oak wainscot befit an Edith Wharton novel baronial living at the apex of New York society. Joined to it are a full state-of-the-art marble kitchen, an elegant powder room, and a massive, king-sized bedroom, a heavy pocket door leading to its own opulent bath with a full-sized soaking tub, walk-in rainfall shower and marble vanity. As a residence, office, or a combination, this is old-world living with all the conveniences of a complete and timeless restoration, with no expense spared to match the standards set in an earlier age. The original marble fireplace (working) and just-refinished oak parquet floors add intimate warmth as the center of a cozy seating area or a place for clients to relax. Once a leading Old Master art gallery, the plentiful wall space provides a perfect exhibition backdrop, with a sophisticated adjustable lighting system to both brighten the room and enhance objects on display. A glistening crystal chandelier hangs at the center of the room. The classic bay window can serve as the perfect location for an ample dining or conference table, bright northern light perfect for an art exhibition, a studio or a morning coffee in the comfort of a deep armchair. The quiet location and thick plaster and brick walls bring peace and serenity to the City oasis. A large armoire or closet can be returned to the southern wall of the living room to provide almost 8' of hanging and storage before move-in. The unit is fully wired for cable television, high-speed internet (Spectrum, with FIOS scheduled for installation this coming spring), telephone and security. The renovated, bright and fully-updated marble kitchen can serve one or dozens once social gatherings restart. There is a guest bath/powder room that may alternately serve as a laundry in the hall between the main room and the huge, king-sized bedroom. Or a new washer/dryer can be provided in the kitchen if preferred. The bedroom boasts a large window that gathers plentiful reflected light in the morning, and soft afternoon light through the evening. Its equally impressive dimensions allow a king-sized bed, armoire, drawers, and a large, double-doored closet, added to the full linen and cosmetic storage closet in the bath. Whether you seek a unique and palatial residence, pied-a-terre, gallery, office and/or residence, few can match the drama of this space and this splendid street, the model for Upper East Side opulence, home to multiple National Landmarks, just one block from a pedestrian and bicycle entrance to Central Park, two from the Frick Museum and around the corner from the international headquarters of the famed Explorers Club as well as the Asia Society with its unique Garden Cafe. Supermarkets, dry cleaners, specialty shops and restaurants are all a short walk away as is the Lexington Avenue subway at 68th Street. This boutique apartment building, in the same family (who occupy two floors) for over 80 years, has a full, complimentary laundry in the basement, (limited locked storage space is also available) as well as bicycle storage, a separate service entrance, a large elevator, monitored security cameras at all doors and entries, and a superintendent to keep all running smoothly. There is also a huge (30' x 25') furnished roof deck available for seasonal tenant use, a perfect space to get the sun, or meet socially-distanced family and friends. This is a rare opportunity to capture a unique prize and a luxurious lifestyle in New York's safest, most elegant enclave!
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