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Key Details
Sold Price $8,575,000
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type Townhouse
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,500 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,559
Subdivision Lenox Hill
MLS Listing ID RLS10946767
Sold Date 04/03/24
Style Prewar
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 6
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N Yes
Year Built 1920
Annual Tax Amount $99,120
Property Sub-Type Townhouse
Property Description
Indulge in the epitome of luxurious living on the Upper East Side at 161 East 63rd Street, where classic elegance meets contemporary luxury in a magnificent 20-ft wide, five-story, Neo-Greco Italianate Style townhouse. Unwind in an oasis of tranquility and serenity in the heart of the bustling city, boasting approximately 5,500 square feet of lavish indoor living space and an additional 1,750 square feet of outdoor space, including a beautifully landscaped backyard and a finished roof deck with cityscape views.
As you enter through the grand foyer with its intricate moldings and marble checkerboard mosaic tile flooring, you'll be mesmerized by the pre-war charm of this home. The garden level offers a modern open concept kitchen, a sitting and dining area, and a serene backyard perfect for relaxation and entertainment.
On the second level, or parlor, you'll find an impressive living room with coffered 11-ft high-ceilings, an original period mantel fireplace, inlaid wood floors, and a large French casement window with picturesque views of the garden and surrounding turn of the century mansions. The adjacent library, with its cozy fireplace and built-in bookshelves, is a perfect place to unwind, entertain, or use as a home office.
The third floor is dedicated to the primary suite, featuring a working fireplace, morning terrace, a spa-like primary bath with a soaking tub and stall shower, and a huge walk-in closet. The fourth floor offers two generously sized bedrooms with en-suite baths, while the fifth floor features a fourth large bedroom with an en-suite bath and separate quarters with two smaller-scale bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a renovated kitchen, making it ideal for a guest suite. All rooms throughout the house offer tranquil natural light and charming views of the garden or tree-lined surroundings.
The recreation room on the lower level provides additional living space, and it also features a 10'5 x 11'7 temperature-controlled wine storage room and a generously sized storage room perfect for bikes, skis, extra luggage, or sporting equipment.
Additional conveniences of this well-maintained home include central heating and cooling systems, a laundry room, and a home security system.
Centrally located near Central Park, with easy access to major transportation, private schools, shopping, restaurants, and world-class cultural institutions, this distinguished townhouse is the epitome of an exceptional Upper East Side lifestyle.
Location
State NY
County Newyork
Interior
Interior Features Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Storage
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 5
Fireplaces Type Family/Living/Great Room
Furnishings Unfurnished
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dishwasher
Laundry Common On Floor, In Unit
Exterior
Exterior Feature Building Garden, Balcony, Building Balcony, Garden
Porch Building Terrace, Terrace, Balcony
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Garden
Story 5
Entry Level Multi/Split
Level or Stories Multi/Split
New Construction No
Others
Pets Allowed Pets Allowed
Ownership None
Monthly Total Fees $8, 260
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Allowed Building Cats OK, Building Dogs OK, Cats OK, Dogs OK
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