It previously was on the market for a total of 223 days.
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*Offered Unfurnished* Welcome to 159 East 61st Street, a stunning, mint condition, south-facing mansion located in the heart of the Upper East Side. Measuring at 21 feet wide, by 57 feet long and over 7,500 square feet – this awe inspiring home is complete with 6 bedrooms and 6 full bathrooms on the top 3 levels, as well a 2 powder rooms to accompany the Parlor and Kitchen/Garden levels. A grand impressive staircase serves as a central hub, ascending the nucleus of the entire home, in parallel with an oversized ostrich and walnut elevator accommodating 4 passengers.
With no expense spared, the entire home was meticulously and thoughtfully renovated to incorporate select custom finishes, rich walnut millwork throughout, as well as integrated systems & efficiencies to support modern living without compromising the home’s traditional elegance, unique character, and original details. The house’s facade went through a complete replacement as well. The generously proportioned garden, measuring over 40’ x 21’ is a modern oasis with surrounding planters, built in surround sound, natural gas fireplace and natural gas grill.
The highly functional seller incorporates a full gym, wine storage, an industrial size laundry room, as well as a full bathroom and staff’s quarters. Further features of the home include central heat/AC, as well as built in security integration including coded gates, layered key-lock entry, a fully integrated alarm system, and multi-level video security surveillance.
With no expense spared, the entire home was meticulously and thoughtfully renovated to incorporate select custom finishes, rich walnut millwork throughout, as well as integrated systems & efficiencies to support modern living without compromising the home’s traditional elegance, unique character, and original details. The house’s facade went through a complete replacement as well. The generously proportioned garden, measuring over 40’ x 21’ is a modern oasis with surrounding planters, built in surround sound, natural gas fireplace and natural gas grill.
The highly functional seller incorporates a full gym, wine storage, an industrial size laundry room, as well as a full bathroom and staff’s quarters. Further features of the home include central heat/AC, as well as built in security integration including coded gates, layered key-lock entry, a fully integrated alarm system, and multi-level video security surveillance.
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