351 East 50th Street | $2,678,000 | 4 bed | 2.5 Bath
The Penthouse at 351 East 50th Street is a prewar townhouse turned luxury cooperative, that is truly exquisite and rare. Set on a tree-lined street in desirable Turtle Bay, the home boasts meticulously-designed interiors spanning the top 3 floors of the 6-story boutique building with a fabulous private roof deck.
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A keyed elevator brings you to all richly-appointed space with high airy ceilings, beautiful built-ins & detailing, and refined finishes throughout. Impressive quarters await on the open-plan main/2nd level, built for entertaining & enriched by Pianetta Legno European oak plank hardwood floors.
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The showstopper kitchen makes a striking first impression, styled to the nines with custom Italian glass-front cabinetry, a white Carrera marble island with seating, stainless steel countertops & Corian backsplash. Dual sinks and top-of-the-line stainless appliances including a Wolf 5-burner stovetop, Sub-Zero refrigerator-freezer & 150 bottle wine cellar, Smeg dishwasher & Dacor under-counter sliding drawer microwave provide all the bells & whistles for the discerning chef.
The seamless floorplan extends to the nearby dining area for easy serving. Beyond is a light-bathed living room punctuated by custom built-ins encasing a new 55” Samsung flat-screen plasma HD smart TV with surround sound, and a sleek marble fireplace. Tucked off the kitchen is a sunny northeast corner bedroom, also with custom built-ins, as well as a convenient half-bath.
Ascend the staircase to the upper level and into a large multipurpose room, perfect for an office, gym or den/media space. From there, the ultimate outdoor entertaining experience unfolds through sliding glass doors to an incredible 740 sq ft roof deck oasis with generous seating & dining areas, plus lots of room for plants. Extensive waterproof closets line one wall for storage.
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Take the elevator or stairs to the more private space on the lower level, which offers 3 bedrooms highlighted by the elegant, private master suite wing with a fireplace, wall of built-ins, sitting area, huge custom-fitted walk-in closet & stunning 5-fixture spa bath.
Master Bedroom
Master Bath
2nd & 3rd bedrooms are spacious with built-ins, desks & abundant closets. Also on this floor is an upscale full hall bath with a floor-to-ceiling closet, and a washer-dryer. Central air & security systems heighten the allure.
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Built around 1900, this distinctive co-op townhouse was impeccably redone with a new façade, renovated entry & new elevator. The prime location between 1st & 2nd Avenues in Midtown East is close to restaurants, bars, shops, markets, the UN, East River & Grand Central Terminal.