157 E 74TH Street #5A

Located in a full service doorman condominium, this loft like 2 bedroom / 2.5 bath is drenched with light from floor to ceiling windows and includes a private terrace overlooking tree tops and beautiful town homes on 74th street. The open living and dining room with 9'5" ceilings and hardwood floors is centered by a wood burning fireplace. The expansive room has additional space to create an office area and a reading nook by the windows. A private terrace with brilliant southern light is a wonderful place to enjoy morning coffee or evening meals. The kitchen, with Viking and Miele appliances and washer/dryer, has two openings to the living space, which creates a nice flow for entertaining. The bedrooms are split for privacy. The primary bedroom faces north to townhouse gardens and the cupola of St. Jean Baptiste. It has a wall of closets and an en suite marble bath. The guest room also has its own en suite marble bath. There is also a powder room for guests. 157 East 74th Street is an intimate 19 unit condominium offering a full time doorman and super and is centered on one of the prettiest tree-lined blocks on the UES - surrounded by superb restaurants, gourmet groceries, Central Park and the elegant boutiques of the Upper East Side. The condo does not allow dogs. 1% flip tax paid by seller.