159 E 63rd Street #2/3

Unique duplex apartment in a charming 20' wide townhouse on East 63rd Street between Lexington and Third Avenues. Nearly 2000 sq ft with a short stairway leading to the parlor floor featuring an over-sized living room, wood-burning fireplace, 11 ft ceilings, and tall windows facing mid-block townhouse gardens, along with an en-suite bedroom and bath, a powder room for guests, and a full washer/dryer. ideal for entertaining and professional use. Just up the interior staircase is the chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances which opens onto the dining room/den with a second wood-burning fireplace. Just off this room is a 200+ sq ft private terrace overlooking the townhouse gardens below, quiet and perfect for barbequing and outdoor dining. On this floor is also a full bath and both a large and small bedroom with southern exposures. The apartment includes through-the-wall air conditioning, hardwood floors, and central heating. The three-unit townhouse is owner-managed and located in a prime UES location, with the Q and F trains a half block away, with tenants truly feeling at home in a cozy yet elegant environment. Owners would prefer a two-year lease.