55 E 73RD Street #2

Wonderful 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, parlor-floor duplex apartment with top and lower-level private outdoor space in a stunning townhouse located right after 73rd and Madison Avenue. Set on a lovely tree-lined street right near prized Central Park, this home is a real jewel box with exquisite features and finishes throughout, along with a gracious floorplan offering a perfect backdrop for comfortable living and entertaining. The generous, airy main level boasts 12 1/2' ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, and a large, lovely terrace deck through glass doors off the eat-in kitchen. Here the cook will enjoy premium, stylish appointments, with generous custom cabinetry and counter/prep space, as well as sleek stainless steel appliances. Adjacent is the spacious living room enriched by stunning moldings and ceiling details and a charming fireplace flanked by built-in bookcases. A hallway with a beautiful full bath, walk-in closet and washer and dryer leads to a peaceful bedroom with abundant closet space. A wrought-iron spiral staircase from the living area descends to the fabulous lower level presenting a 2nd bedroom / home office with a full bathroom and expansive fenced-in outdoor patio with garden beds where you can host parties and find serenity. This retreat can also be accessed by a staircase connecting to the upper deck. The apartment has a central a/c system. Built 1905, 55 East 73rd Street is a distinctive 5-story, 8-unit townhouse on the Upper East Side of Manhattan between Park and Madison Avenues. The prime location is in the center of the city's best shopping, dining and transportation options, not to mention moments from Manhattan's incredible Central Park, world-class museums and much more.