26 East 93rd Street #8/9AB

HOUSE IN THE SKY

Upon entering this stunning 12 in to 10 room duplex home one immediately feels as though they are in a large, gracious home in the country with open views from every room and soaring 10 foot ceilings. Perched high on the 8th and 9th floors, with open south, east and west exposures, the apartment is flooded with natural light and offers picturesque views of townhouse gardens, Central Park and the Jaqueline Onassis Reservoir. No detail was spared in this thoughtful designer renovation earning it a feature in Martha Stewart Living Magazine.

On the first floor, the entertaining rooms radiate off a center Gallery. The elegant corner living room features south and east exposures and the handsome Library has a wall of custom cabinetry and a separate office nook. The enormous, renovated, eat in kitchen is a cook's dream with a large center island, ample counter space, custom cabinetry and top of the line appliances including a Sub-Zero double refrigerator, a Wolf stove with four burners and a griddle and a Miele dishwasher. The vast space even fits a dining room table that comfortably seats 14. With a corner exposure to the west and south and four enormous windows, the kitchen is graced with views of Central Park and abundant sunshine all day. In addition, the lower floor of the residence has a large guest bedroom with a walk-in closet and private bath. There is also a large windowed laundry/powder room.

The graceful, curved staircase takes you upstairs to four oversized bedrooms situated off a spacious landing. The lovely corner master bedroom provides a calming retreat and a feeling of openness with views to the south and west. There is a gigantic windowed custom walk-in closet, a second deep closet and an en-suite, renovated bath. The three additional bedrooms all have wonderful light and abundant closet space. The three bedrooms share two large renovated hall baths. The additional room upstairs is currently being used as an exercise room but could easily serve a multitude of purposes.

Notable features include new through the wall AC, custom Pella windows, beautifully restored pre-war details, custom cabinetry, hardwood floors and abundant closet and storage space.

26 East 93rd street is a charming, 10 story, boutique cooperative located in the heart of Carnegie Hill, one of Manhattan's most sought-after neighborhoods. Feeling more like a village nestled amid the busy city, the Carnegie Hill neighborhood provides every convenience of everyday living; the finest schools, shops, restaurants, museums and parks all amid some of the most beautiful tree-lined blocks in the city. Multiple neighborhood and block associations work tirelessly to preserve the beauty and safety of this treasured neighborhood.

There is a full time super and a doorman from 8am to midnight 7 days a week. Laundry and bike storage in the basement. The building is pet friendly. Pied-a-Terres and up to 75% financing allowed. There is a 2.5% Flip tax payable by the buyer.