124 East 38th St

Historic and elegant 5-story townhouse with basement and elevator, built in 1892 by Robert Todd Lincoln, son of Abraham Lincoln. This is one of the finest and most famous houses in the Murray Hill Historic District. It has been lovingly restored and recently renovated with top-of-the-line finishes by the present owner while retaining almost all of the original details. These include a spectacular oval staircase topped by a large skylight which brings light into every level. There are also seven fireplaces with original mantels, original parquet floors, original mahogany paneling in the elevator...even a charming mahogany chapel with a leaded glass window which is now part of the master suite. High ceilings throughout. While this is a single family house, the recently renovated ground floor can be used as a one bedroom floor-through apartment with its own street entrance below the stoop. This beautiful home must be seen to be fully appreciated.