222 E 61st Street #GARDEN

Few blocks away from Central Park and totally renovated in 2012, this lovely townhouse can be converted from a 2 family to single family building with additional air-rights for expansion. The duplex apartment (approximately 1570 sqft) features on its first floor, one bedroom and one full bathroom with shower, eat -in kitchen, a gorgeous living room with fireplace and a lovely dining room that leads to a very spacious garden (740 qsft) perfect for gathering. The upper level features the primary bedroom with its very high ceiling, an ensuite large windowed bathroom and a fireplace. The bedroom faces a large terrace facing south and the back gardens. It also have a large walking closet. Beautiful hardwood floor. The unit has its own entrance. Access to Washer/dryer in the basement (873 sqft). Friendly approval. Excellent references required. Pets case by case. Close to all transportation. Available immediately. This home was the residence of one of the most courageous and respected journalists, Oriana Fallaci. From, or in this residence, she interviewed and wrote about world leaders such as Gandhi, Golda Meir, Arafat, Ali Bhutto, Brandt, Shah Reza Pahlavi, Kissinger, South Vietnamese President Nguy'n Van Thi'u and North Vietnamese General V Nguyn Gip during the Vietnam War. Kissinger later wrote that it was "the single most disastrous conversation I have ever had with any member of the press". Alfred Hitchcock, and many more. She nailed them all. All imagery is for illustrative purposes only. The Townhouse is also for sale: $6,500,000 (including 5 bedroom/5 bathroom) and 3000 sqft of air rights)