For Sale House
$29,995,000
AMAZING BUILDING
Manhattan Uptown (59th St - 95th St) Upper East Side
Description:
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Area:Upper East Side
Location:Madison Avenue
Property Type:House
Bedrooms:Studio
Bathrooms:1
Approx. Size:11,257 sq ft
Price:$29,995,000
Elevatored mansion of six floors approximately 11, 256 sq ft. The facade of brick and limestone is in the Neo Georgian style. There is a curved main staircase capped by a skylight presently covered. There are three major rooms of exceptionally grand scale, with original details and fireplaces. With four bays to the North and South, the structure also has windows to the West, i.e. light on three sides, making the building unusually bright. The building is presently used as offices and is well maintained. Same ownership since 1956.HISTORY: This superb mansion is located on arguably the finest townhouse street in Manhattan, with stellar roll call of present and former owners. It was built in 1929 by the architect, Aymar Embury II, for Mr. And Mrs. Walter N. GARDEN POSSIBILITY: Despite the great width of this mansion, it is possible to have a 33 foot deep garden in the rear, as this and the two mansions to the East are all 67 feet deep. A further benefit is that the four houses which are to the North also have 30 feet deep gardens, rendering an oasis of green. Further, the gardens of the two mansions to the East are beautifully planted. Entry Level: Entry foyer leads to Reception Gallery. The front Office has three windows overlooking East 70th Street. 2 Powder Rooms. Windowed serving Kitchen. Large near Reception Room with original paneling and fireplace also has tall curved windows facing north with French doors opening to a large garden with stonework laid out in a classical manner. Second Level: Over East 70th Street, the large Library/Reception room spans the entire width of the building, with four tall windows and fireplace. Original details prevail throughout this room in the ceiling motifs, and inelegant decorative fireplace and window surrounds. The subjects includes sea-horses, dolphins, cornucopia and stars. The rear contains a huge Living Room which also spans the entire width of the building. There are original pilasters flanking the fireplace and low wainscoting throughout. Further, it has four tall windows overlooking the garden and two tall windows to the west, creating a huge but light room with mature trees in the background scenery. Third Level: there are seven offices and a powder room. Fourth Level: A large room crosses the front over East 70th, and two offices overlook the garden. Two bathrooms. Fifth Level: Six offices and two bathrooms. Sixth Level: Seven offices, two skylights. There is a door to the terrace running the entire length of the building over East 70th Street. Basement: Two storage rooms on north with windows north and west, and access to garden. There is also an exit to the street. Contact Information Valentin Gurraj 646 549 2725 Anytime - Mobile
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Added : 01-27-2010
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