Debra Ortega

Rarely does a townhouse come to market with no fee,and now, at an improved price. Designed in 1898 by renowned architects Buchman and Deisler, this gracious Neo-renaissance townhouse is located on a prime Historic landmark block between Madison and Park Avenue. Just completing a major renovation which showcases its sheer grace and scale, this timeless home offers 5 floors and over 7600 sq. ft. of living space, 7 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, 9 fireplaces, 2 terraces, 2 wine cellars and a plethora of gorgeous intricate details throughout. Upon entering through the Iron grille doors, the grandiose vestibule boasts elaborate detailing from floor to ceiling. The reception area leads to the home office whose focal point is an impressive 1,400 bottle wine cellar and private terrace adjacent to the office. Also on this floor is a separate private suite with its own bath and kitchen. Elegance permeates throughout the Parlour level from the grand formal living room, which has 12-foot ceilings intricate molding, a fireplace and Juliet balconies to the exquisite dining room graced with a timeless Waterford Crystal chandelier and additional fireplace. Brand new Thermador appliances, marble counter tops and massive separate eat-in area completes the kitchen's ambiance, reinforcing it as the place to gather and heart and soul of the home. The third floor features a media room or den/ family room with a fireplace while the vast master Suite offers a fireplace, en-suite bath adorned in marble and Moroccan style tiles and a roomy dressing area. The home has the scale and depth for everyone to spread out and have their own personal space. While on the fourth floor you'll find two more bedrooms with a fireplace, en-suite baths in each and a private terrace off the back bedroom. The sun shines into the fifth floor through a beautifully designed original stained glass skylight. Here you have en ensuite bedroom with bath and fireplace and two other bedrooms that share another full bath. In addition to the living space, this house has a full basement with laundry room, plenty of storage and room for your own private gym. Potential Live/Work options would be considered. Available for private viewing by appointment.