447 E 57TH Street #3/4A

Gracious 9 room, 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath approximately 3,050 square feet duplex-with the ability to be 4 bedrooms--located in the Sutton Place neighborhood. The first owner of this duplex was esteemed interior designer Eleanor Brown McMillan and much of her iconic decor remains today as seen in the book on her work. This includes paneled doors, a round dining room with an inlaid marble floor and inlaid carpeting in the second floor hallway. The kitchen is newly renovated with Miele appliances, including a washer/dryer and wine refrigerator and there is a separate breakfast room. The large formal dining room, living room with wood burning fireplace and floor to ceiling French doors that look south over East 57th Street with views over to Sutton Place and a powder room complete a perfect entertaining or casual living space on the first floor of the duplex. The second floor of the duplex has 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Two of the bedrooms have ensuite baths. There is also a home office with kitchenette and a possible 4th bedroom which has also functioned as a sitting room. The home office with kitchenette was originally a bedroom if a 5th bedroom is needed. There is elevator access on both floors of the duplex. A dedicated storage unit is included with the apartment. Pets are welcome. Pied-a-terres and up to 50% financing are permitted. Central air conditioning is also permitted. 447 East 57th Street is a fully staffed white glove co-op building designed by Rosario Candela in 1928. Sutton Place, New York's best kept secret, offers unparalleled value including the East River Esplanade and Sutton Parks. Sutton Parks are a series of five vest-pocket parks along the East River waterfront near Sutton Place. The bi-level design of Sutton Place Park includes a sandbox and playground equipment, as well as breathtaking views of the Queensboro Bridge. There are many fine restaurants and specialty food stores steps off Sutton Place along with all conveniences