444 E 52nd St #8B, New York, NY 10022

Welcome home to this elegant & romantic studio apartment, in one of the most distinguished residential buildings along the banks of the East River. Tucked away on this sweet tree-lined cul-de-sac between Beekman & Sutton Place, once known as the Beekman Terrace district. As you enter the exquisitely designed lobby, you will be enveloped in a blend of Gothic & Tudor inspired styles —mahogany paneled walls, regal club chairs & books upon the fireplace. This boutique building is serene & refined, as you arrive at your floor the elevator bay opens up to a large landing. As you open the door to your gracious entry foyer — you will note 2 sizable closets fitted w/the original paneled doors mirrored to reflect the light & artwork. Every “room” is thoughtfully decorated according to form, function & style! You may hang up your coat, drop your keys in the silver bowl & make your way to the living room. This expertly designed studio apartment has Art Deco touches, prewar details & some whimsical flourishes of an English country house. Indeed, there are 2 paintings of the English countryside flanking the large picture window transporting you to an English sitting room. The red loveseat is centerstage for living the highlife! This is the premier opportunity to entertain a few friends & live it up in style! There’s a place for everything: the dry bar & silver coffee set serve both as side tables & night stands. The coffee table functions as a dining table as well as a great reading table. A brand-new kitchen w/new appliances: stove, cute fridge w/a retro look, granite countertop & quintessential NYC subway-tile backsplash. While you have a fully functioning kitchen, you can hide it all away as you close the newly installed barn-doors which gives the place the look & feel of a proper living room — perfect for entertaining! There’s a myriad of places to cozy up to & dine, entertain, write, read & relax… There’s a fun & fanciful orange breakfast table — right next to the kitchen, looking out the picture window. There’s the library bookshelf & writing desk for your new novel betwixt the windows & the fireplace! The bed is tucked away against the back wall — taking in the whole of the apartment, the fireplace & the view! The bed is integrated into the living room so that it allows for more seating or should you indulge in an afternoon nap… From every vantage point you are surrounded by beauty & refinement — keep warm by the wood-burning fireplace or cool down w/the river breezes coming in through the window! This jewel of place has been renovated & restored, retaining many of the pre-war details w/an added modern touch of style & sophistication. Original hardwood floors, high beamed-ceilings, the radiator cover matches the design of the era & yet you have the convenience of today w/a new through-the-wall A/C. As you go through the double doors you enter the windowed bath. It even has a view of the river! Luxuriate in the soaking tub, the original bath-tile lined w/the co-op's signature Art Deco blue & green ribbon motif, a geometric floral pattern of the floor, a large pedestal sink & a new mirrored medicine cabinet w/Hollywood dressing-room lights complete the glamourous look! This one-of-a-kind apartment is a rarity — very few studios come up in this sought-after co-op. Designed by noted architects, De Pace & Juster, this co-op is perfectly situated across from River House, in between Southgate & Greta Garbo’s place. It has a interesting history w/many illustrious residents over the years. Full-time staff: doorman, porters, handyman & an exceptional live-in resident manager provide first-class service w/a personal touch. A nice furnished outdoor patio. Clean & bright laundry room. Private storage & bike room. Co-purchasing, Gifting & Pieds-a-terre allowed. Pets friendly & beloved dog park — a block south. East River Greenway — a block north, specialty shops, cafes, restaurants abound! Secluded location yet close to the center of it all!