116 East 61st St

TOWNHOUSE IS: 18.6 FT WIDE TAXES: $53,214

Triple Mint Five Story Elevator Townhouse, located off Park Avenue on a beautiful tree-lined block has been meticulously restored. Built in the late 1800's, this stunning white façade home is owned by an internationally renowned interior designer.

First Floor: You enter through a gracious foyer with French limestone floors and Venetian plaster walls that opens to a kitchen and large dining room with gas fireplace. Three large French doors lead to a sun filled stone and trellised south facing garden. This private outdoor space can accommodate a very large party.

Second Floor: Upstairs there is palatial and very elegant living room with soaring 12 ft ceilings, open views and neoclassical moldings throughout. Across the landing is an impressive south facing Library with built in banquets, gas fireplace and deluxe wet bar with powder room.

Third Floor: There is an equally palatial master bedroom with high ceilings, and a large dressing room/bedroom and an inviting master bath in white Thassos marble, separate tub and expansive closets.

Fourth Floor: There are 2 additional sizable bedrooms with ensuite baths and views of tree tops and the sky. The front bedroom is easily split to make an additional bedroom and bath.

Rooftop: The rooftop terrace offers sweeping views, a retractable awing and is perfect for entertaining.

Basement: Finally, the finished basement features a large laundry room, wonderful storage and the pristine mechanicals. The entire home has a custom Crestron lighting system, zoned air conditioning and a built in security system.

Photos by Photos by Simon Alexander and H. Durston Saylor