Elegant two bedroom apartment in pristine white-glove, prewar building. Gracious layout with arched doorways, high, beamed ceilings, crown and base mo
...read moreElegant two bedroom apartment in pristine white-glove, prewar building. Gracious layout with arched doorways, high, beamed ceilings, crown and base moldings, restored casement windows, hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplace and other original details, all beautifully mix with contemporary style for a wonderful four room home.
An inviting foyer leads to a stunning, sunny, living room through a large arch way. The living room features a rare wood-burning fireplace, custom bookshelves and a cozy built-in window-seat under a large wall of restored casement windows with views to the leafy green trees outside. The generously-sized bedroom is accessed through an arched door and has north and south exposure windows both of which are oversized.
This bedroom also features a dressing area and large custom closet. The second bedroom is currently utilized as a Library. A wall of custom closets in this room offers flexibility of usage including that of another bedroom, den, dining room or office. The modern, eat-in, windowed kitchen has all top-of-the-line appliances including a Viking range, Sub-Zero fridge and wine fridge, as well as a Miele dishwasher. Granite counter-tops, custom kitchen cabinets (to the ceiling) and drawers make for plenty of storage including additional drawers and shelving, below and above the banquet seating in the eating area. The double sink has a Franke faucet and hardware and the built-in water filter offers hot and cold temperature options.
125 East 74th Street is a sophisticated and well-established prewar co-op built in 1929 in a neo-Italian Renaissance style by architect Lafayette A. Goldstone, also known for his work at 640 Park and 730 Park Avenue. It became a cooperative in 1953.
Located on a beautiful tree lined block this 30 unit, pet-friendly coop has a Resident Manager and full-time doorman, garden, fitness room, central laundry, bike room and large storage unit that trades with the unit. There is a 2% flip tax paid by buyer. Pied-a-terre and 50% financing is allowed.
