112 E 78TH ST

This mint condition five-story townhouse is among a collection of elegant residences that distinguish this tree-lined block between Park and Lexington Avenues as one of the most beautiful on the Upper East Side. Just two blocks from Central Park it is also exceptionally accessible to many of Manhattan's finest shops, restaurants, and cultural institutions. With very high ceilings, expansive entertainment rooms, generous outdoor spaces, masterfully crafted interior finishes, and four fireplaces, it will steal your heart. Exterior highlights of this move-in ready home include a freshly repointed brick façade, a landscaped garden that enjoys spectacular southern light, and two terraces. Meticulously renovated interiors are filled with light thanks to large windows, high ceilings, and skylights above the central staircase. The parlor floor offers a gracious setting for entertaining while the garden floor is ideal for relaxing and informal dining. The full-floor master suite features two full bathrooms and a large dressing room overlooking the garden with extensive closet and storage space. Four additional bedrooms on the fourth and fifth floors provide flexibility for those who wish to create home offices, a home gym, or a children's playroom. Highlights * Brick façade fully repointed summer 2020 * 5,890 interior SF + 745 exterior SF * 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 1 powder room * Wrought iron entry gate * Elevator access to all floors, including basement * Central wood staircase with a stunning custom wrought iron and brass banister * Skylight above central staircase brings light from 5th to parlor floor * Temperature-controlled wine cellar with 1,000+ bottle capacity LAYOUT: Garden Floor * Formal entry hall * Concealed powder room * Gourmet kitchen with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances * Casual open-plan den with dining area and gas fireplace opens to the garden * Office opens to the garden * 600+ square foot landscaped south-facing garden with slate-paved seating areas and irrigation system Parlor Floor * 11'6" ceiling heights * Living room with a wood-burning fireplace and tall windows overlooking 78th Street * Formal Dining Room with a gas fireplace overlooks the garden * Windowed service / butler's kitchen overlooking the garden has a refrigerator, wine cooler, dishwasher, and extensive cabinets Third Floor * Master Suite floor with 10'9" ceiling heights * Master bedroom with wood-burning fireplace and French doors opening to a northern terrace * Full bath off of central hallway * Dressing room with an island and extensive storage overlooking the garden * Beautifully appointed full bath overlooking the garden is accessible from the dressing room Fourth Floor * Bedroom with north-facing windows * Full bath off of central hallway * Bedroom / office with custom built-ins opens to a screened planted terrace overlooking the garden Fifth Floor * Bedroom with a skylight (presently a gym with a hair salon-style sink) * Full bath off of central hallway with a skylight * Laundry room off of central hallway * Bedroom (presently an office overlooking the garden * Full stairs to the roof Basement * Laundry room * Extensive storage, including walk in cedar closet * Temperature-controlled wine cellar Mechanical * Crestron audio/security system * Central zoned air-conditioning * Central vacuum system