447 E 57th Street # 15AB

Stunning full floor 9 room, 4 bedroom plus library apartment situated high above Sutton Place and spanning the entire 15th floor, approximately 4,200 sq. ft., of a beautiful 1928 Rosario Candela building. This newly renovated apartment is filled with glorious light and views from four exposures and 22 windows. Superbly located in legendary Sutton Place, one of Manhattan’s most exclusive and beautiful tree-lined enclaves, just off Sutton Place Park, and around the corner from Woody Allen’s iconic view of the Queensboro Bridge, walking paths and dog runs. The enclave was once home to Gloria Vanderbilt, Greta Garbo, Marilyn Monroe, Patricia Lawford, and Aristotle Onassis. This south facing apartment has wonderful architectural details including Candela’s beautifully proportioned rooms, two fireplaces, herringbone floors, high ceilings, original moldings, mahogany doors, and 6 over 6 paned windows. The private elevator landing opens to an elegant 16’ x 9’ entrance gallery with large walls for art, and leads to the public and private rooms. The large 26’ south facing living room is entered through mahogany double doors and offers a fireplace, herringbone floor, high ceiling, original moldings, sunny south views, and has mahogany double doors leading to the adjoining dining room, creating a lovely entertaining flow. The exquisite 20’ corner formal dining room features hand painted de Gournay wallpaper, high ceiling and mahogany double doors. The handsome library is adjacent to the living room and features three large south facing windows, glazed walls and is lined with beautiful floor to ceiling custom bookshelves. The serene corner primary bedroom suite is off a private hall and is a light filled space with fireplace and large adjacent custom fitted dressing room, as well as an en-suite windowed primary bath with double sink vanity, large glass enclosed steam shower, limestone floor, ceramic tile walls and mahogany built-ins. The private bedroom wing has three additional amply proportioned bedrooms with large windowed en-suite baths. The corner fourth bedroom is currently used as a living/media room and is located across the private hall from the kitchen. The windowed chef’s kitchen is 21’ and offers a center island with seating, custom cabinetry, top-of-the-line Miele appliances, SubZero refrigerator and substantial pantry for storage. A laundry room with utility sink is off the kitchen, as well as a utility room. The apartment has internet controlled two zone central air conditioning, new electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems and components. A double storage room transfers with the apartment. This coveted white glove Candela building has a 24 hour doorman and live-in resident manager. Pets are welcome with Board approval, as well as pied-a-terres upon Board approval. Financing: 50%; flip tax: 2%. The apartment is located moments from Whole Foods, specialty food shops, restaurants, private schools, and is easily accessible to midtown and Fifth Avenue.