226 E 61st St 0

This single family, 20 foot 1871 townhouse, located in the lovely Treadwell Farms Historic District, offers the best of all worlds: a light, bright modern interior combined with traditional townhouse architecture and features. There are four floors totaling approximately 4000 square feet plus a basement (1000 sq. ft.) and a 900 square foot fully landscaped garden. The townhouse has recently undergone extensive updating, melding old and new to create an uncommonly beautiful, livable space. The townhouse contains an elevator, multi zoned HVAC, several wood burning fireplaces, and skylights. Kitchen appliances are new and top of the line. The property has additional FAR available.The first floor contains an eat-in kitchen plus pantry, dining room and powder room. The second floor contains a living room, bar area and library. The library ceiling height is close to 12 feet. The third floor contains a master bedroom and bath and second bedroom and bath, the latter used as a den. The fourth floor contains three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The basement contains a laundry room, office and bathroom plus extensive storage space.Treadwell Farms Historic District consists of East 61 and 62 between Second and Third Avenues. This residential neighborhood is notable for its tree-lined streets, style of buildings and care with which the buildings are preserved. Close to great shopping and great/trendy restaurants (Philippe, Il Mulino, Scalinatella).**Owner agent.