Updated1/4/2017
Added8/7/2015

12 East 80th Street Th

About this Property
This magnificent, 20' wide, 6 story town house plus cellar, terraces, and roof has been meticulously restored to its former grandeur. A multi-year construction project has produced a home of impeccable taste, technology and timeless elegance. The interior of the home is approximately 8,065 square feet and the roof garden and terraces span approximately 1,300 square feet. Located between Madison and Fifth Avenues, steps from Central Park and within the Metropolitan Museum Historic District this townhouse was originally built in 1885-1886 by Charles Graham & Sons. The front facade was rebuilt in the neo-Federalist style by the famed architecture firm Cross & Cross in 1917.

12 East 80th Street has a windowed vestibule and spacious foyer. The elevator ranges the entire eight stories; from the cellar to the roof. Situated on a town house block the home is flooded with light. The parlor floor has a 23' living room, formal dining room, kitchen and powder room. This level has ceiling height in excess of 11', deep crown moldings, solid oak floors in a herringbone pattern, and custom lighting. The living room is graced with three tall windows overlooking East 80th Street. The wood burning fireplace is clad in Black and Gold marble and has a fine wood mantle. The formal dining room looks onto the garden through an enormous, south facing window and has folding doors that can provide privacy or open the room up to the fine chef's kitchen. This is truly a room for the person who loves to entertain and cook (or loves to hire someone to cook). This sunny room has fine cabinetry with soft-close drawers, foot pedals on the garbage and recycling cabinets and polished nickel hardware. Taj Mahal quartzite counter tops and backsplash, Sub-Zero 36" refrigerator, separate 30" full-height freezer and two wine refrigerators, Wolf 36" six-burner range, 30" oven, 30" steam oven, warming drawer and exhaust hood, two Miele dishwashers and a Sharp microwave complete the appliances. A large island provides a perfect work area for cooking or homework and an excellent spot for casual meals. A discreet powder room completes the parlor floor with a white onyx counter-top and floor.

The master-suite is an oasis of calm, a full floor of serene luxury. Alcohol fireplaces grace both the bedroom and library. A spacious, south-facing terrace with French doors is perfect for morning coffee, a cocktail after work or a quiet read. Approximately 10' 5" ceiling height, plaster crown molding, three-piece baseboard moldings, 4" oak plank floors, numerous custom closets and built-ins, dressing areas, and an exquisite bath complete this floor. The master bath has been clad in Calacatta Gold marble and includes custom millwork, a double sink, soaking tub, steam shower with double shower heads, heated floors, and Rohl polished nickel hardware throughout.

On the fourth and fifth floors are four spacious bedrooms each with baths en suite again clad in Calacatta Gold marble and with heated floors. The bedrooms have oak hardwood floors and plaster crown molding. The north bedroom on the fifth floor also has French doors that lead out to a terrace overlooking 80th Street. The ceiling height on the fourth floor is approximately 10' 10" and on the fifth floor 9' 5".

The Media Room with ceiling height of approximately 11' 4", wood burning fireplace with mantle original to the house and a wall of windows south is a wonderful place to gather together. As the room also has a full bath it can be used as a beautiful guest bedroom or study. The sixth floor also contains two smaller bedrooms with a shared bath that can also be used as offices, staff rooms, or whatever you please. Also conveniently located on this floor is a full-size, side by side washer/dryer.

Up one flight, either by stairs or by elevator, is the finished roof. Divided into north and south sections it's a beautiful, sunny, private spot for relaxing or entertaining.

The cellar and mechanical room are pristine. Each and every system in the house is new. On the cellar level, accessed by the elevator or stairs, is the mechanical room, laundry room, storage room, a/v closet and the holding area for garbage and recyclables.

The home has an LG 14 zone central air conditioning system. A premium sound system has been wired and is located throughout the first three levels with speakers in the foyer, entire parlor and master suite floors. There is a security system with cameras, motion detectors, CO2 monitoring and central station security plus the building has a sprinkler system.

You have the unique and rare opportunity to be the first to live in this fine home.
Details
  • Status:No Longer Available
  • Size:8065 Sq Ft
  • Type:Apartment/coop/loft
  • ID:12313769
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