Located in the Treadwell Farm Historic District, 232 East 61st Street is a spectacular 20'-wide, 5-story single-family townhouse with a basement.

 

Nestled in this gracious townhome, one will find 14 rooms, including 6 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, and 4 wood-burning fireplaces. There are approximately 5,720 interior square feet and over 800 square feet of bright, south-facing outdoor space which includes a garden, terrace, balcony, and roof deck.

 

The front entry is at grade level through a gated forecourt. The primary entrance opens into a welcoming foyer that leads to an informal den or library adjacent to the large rear extension with direct access to the lush south-facing garden. A secondary service entry to the home can also be accessed from the front and leads to separate staff or guest quarters with ample storage, a bedroom, and a full bathroom.

 

A luxurious elliptical staircase leads to a grand parlor floor with 12' ceilings. This level boasts a substantial living room with a wood-burning fireplace in front with gracious windows, a formal dining room rear, and a large eat-in kitchen with skylights and glass walls overlooking neighboring gardens that encompass the entire rear extension.

 

The third floor features a large primary bedroom with two bathrooms, a balcony, and an office/library/dressing room.

 

The fourth floor contains two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a 150-square-foot south-facing terrace.

 

The fifth floor includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large walk-in closet/storage room, a yoga/meditation room with a glass roof, large windows, and stairs to the 250-square-foot south-facing roof terrace with unobstructed skyline views.