35 E 68th Street #2B

Stunning European-inspired one-bedroom oozing with prewar charm in a prized Upper East Side locale, steps from Central Park. This one-of-a-kind apartment housed in a boutique limestone mansion off Madison Avenue is a true designer treasure that is investor friendly, and allows subletting and pied-a-terres. Ceilings soar an incredible 14 feet, with tall sun-filled windows, gleaming hardwood floors, tasteful moldings, and an original wood-burning fireplace enriching the oversized living/dining room. Generous wall space can accommodate your works of art. The divine renovated Clayton Whitman & Tana Graves kitchen is the first residential project undertaken by this amazingly talented designer. A lovely eat-in area is enveloped by original neo-gothic windows facing the tranquil courtyard. The unique kitchen is also equipped with sleek stainless steel appliances including Sub-Zero drawers and a dishwasher, a custom gliding chef's prep station, glass wall of built-ins for storage accessed by an innovative library-style ladder, and a washing machine concealed under the wine bar. A renovated bath sits conveniently off the entry hall, and the master bedroom with custom closets and built-ins is quietly set at the opposite end. Enter this special home via elevator or a flight of stairs from the building's elegant marble lobby. A Beaux Arts beauty built in 1910, 35 East 68th Street was designed by the renowned Thomas Hastings of Carrere & Hastings, architects of the Frick Museum and New York Public Library. Just 8 homes assures private, peaceful living on Manhattan's coveted "Gold Coast,? on a prime tree-lined, park access block near fine restaurants, shops and galleries. The super accepts packages, pets are permitted, and monthlies are extremely low.