Malawak na lugar para sa aliw, modernong sistema, at perpektong tanawin sa Carl Schurz Park ang ginagawang dapat talagang makita ang pambihirang 10 silid, buong palapag na tirahan na may 4 na silid-tulugan at 4.5 banyo. Pumasok sa tirahan mula sa pribadong landing ng elevator papasok sa isang maganda at pinalamuting galeriya na may powder room at marami pang aparador at storage space. Ang tatlong malalaking silid na nakaharap sa parke ay maa-access mula sa magandang landing na ito. Pumasok sa pormal na sala sa pamamagitan ng isang arko. Ang sala ay maluwang at maliwanag na may oversized na bintana kung saan maaari mong mapanood ang mga pagdating at pag-alis sa parke. Ang mataas na kisame, magandang detalye mula sa prewar, gumaganang fireplace na may gas, at mga built-in na aklatan ay lumilikha ng magandang ambiance. Sa sukat na 22'4"X15'8", may sapat na espasyo para sa dalawang seating areas. Dumaan sa isang arko patungong Kanluran at tamasahin ang malaking 14X21 na den ng bahay na may pangalawang fireplace na may gas at dalawang malalaking bintana na nagbibigay ng maraming natural na liwanag. Patungong Silangan, pumasok sa sulok na pormal na silid-kainan ng bahay. Ang sukat nito ay kaakit-akit na may mataas na kisame at malalaking bintana. Sa buong mga silid na ito, mapapansin mo ang magagandang sahig na gawa sa oak hardwood na may chevron na disenyo na lumilikha ng isang pakiramdam ng kalidad at daloy.

Isa sa mga tunay na espesyal na tampok ng tahanang ito ay ang napakalaking custom-designed na chef's eat-in kitchen! Kung ikaw ay isang chef, tiyak na mapapahalagahan mo ang mga ideya na nailagay sa disenyo nito. Ang bilog na daloy at malalawak na countertop ay ginagawang perpektong puwang para sa pagtatrabaho at bukas ito sa isang malaking informal na dining area, perpekto para sa umaga o gabi sa bahay. Kasama sa mga appliances ang double Miele ovens, double Miele dishwashers, isang 6 burner stove top na may grill at isang restaurant quality salamander broiler, propesyonal na kalidad ng bentilasyon, oversized na Subzero refrigerator na may hiwalay na mga drawer ng freezer, isang magandang butler's pantry na nag-uugnay sa kusina sa silid-kainan, at hiwalay na laundry room na may bintana na may lababo at vented na Miele washer/dryer. Ang overhead at under cabinetry lighting ay pinapaliwanag ang espasyo nang maganda at ang kombinasyon ng Calacutta Gold at Verde Aver na marble countertops at backsplash ay lumilikha ng malinis at magarang ibabaw na maaaring pagtrabahuhan. Isang staff room na may buong banyo ay matatagpuan sa tabi ng kusina na perpekto para sa home office.

Ang bahagi ng silid-tulugan ay maa-access sa pamamagitan ng isang maganda at pangalawang galeriya. Ang pangunahing silid-tulugan sa kanto ay ensuite at may napaka-komportableng sukat na nakaharap sa parke na may apat na malalaking double closets. Ang silid ay tumatanggap ng maraming natural na liwanag at ang banyo ay may bintana na may malaking soaking tub at hiwalay na shower stall. Ang katabing pangalawang silid-tulugan ay kasalukuyang ginagamit bilang isang magandang aklatan na may built-in na desk at malaking bintana na nakaharap sa kanluran. Ang ikatlong silid-tulugan ay ensuite na may built-in na desk, malaking walk-in closet at windowed ensuite tiled bath. Ang ikaapat na silid-tulugan ay 16X15 at nag-aalok ng built-in na desk at isang pader ng custom closets at may ikaapat na banyo na may shower stall na nasa labas mismo sa pasilyo.

Ang tahanan ay pinapanatiling komportable ng isang multi-zoned na central air conditioning system. Isang Sonos system ang umiikot.

Grand scale entertaining spaces, modern systems and the perfect perch over Carl Schurz Park make this rare 10 room full floor 4 bedroom 4.5 bathroom residence a must see. Enter the residence off of a private elevator landing into a beautifully paneled greeting gallery with powder room and abundant closets and storage space. Three large park facing entertaining rooms are accessed from this beautiful landing. Enter the formal living room through an archway. The living room is gracious and bright with oversized windows from which one watches the comings and goings of the park. High ceilings, lovely prewar detail, working gas fireplace and built in book cases create a lovely ambiance. At 22'4"X15'8" there is plenty of space for two seating areas. Pass through an arch to the West and enjoy the home's large 14X21 den with a second gas burning fire place and two large windows allowing for plenty of natural light. To the east enter the home's corner formal dining room. Its scale is lovely with high ceilings and large windows. Throughout these rooms you will appreciate the beautiful oak hardwood floors in a chevron patters creating a sense of quality and flow.

One of the truly special features of this home is its enormous custom designed chef's eat in kitchen! If you are a chef, you will appreciate the thought that has gone into its design. Its circular flow and ample countertops make for an ideal work space and it is open to a large informal dining area, perfect for morning or evenings at home. Appliances include double Miele ovens, double Miele dishwashers, a 6 burner stove top with grill plus a restaurant quality salamander broiler, professional quality ventilation, oversized Subzero refrigerator with separate freezer drawers, a beautiful butler's pantry that connects the kitchen to the dining room, and separate windowed laundry room with sink and vented Miele washer/dryer. Overhead and under cabinetry lighting light the space beautifully and a combination of Calacutta Gold and Verde Aver marble counter tops and backsplash create clean and stylish surfaces to work on. A staff room with full bath is located off of the kitchen which is ideal for a home office.

The bedroom wing is accessed through a gracious secondary gallery. The corner primary bedroom is ensuite and of very comfortable scale facing the park with four large double closets. The room enjoys plenty of natural light and the bathroom is windowed with a large soaking tub and separate shower stall. The adjacent second bedroom is currently used as a lovely library with a built in desk and large window facing west. The third bedroom is ensuite with a built in desk, large walk in closet and a windowed ensuite tiled bath. The fourth bedroom is 16X15 and offers a built in desk and a wall of custom closets and there is a fourth bathroom with stall shower just outside in the hallway.

The home is kept comfortable by a multi zoned central air conditioning system. A Sonos system pipes music throughout most of the home and custom lighting throughout each of the rooms maintains an ambiance throughout your day. Last but not least, the home comes with two storage bins in the basement make storage a relief!

One Gracie Square is a beautiful prewar 41 unit building built in 1929 and designed by famed architect Rosario Candela. It's rare setting on Carl Schurz Park make it a sought after destination for is tranquil setting. Access to the East River Promenade is a short distance away as is the 2nd Avenue subway and plenty of neighborhood amenities. East End Avenue has its own wine shop, Cafe Yura, dry cleaning and barber shop! There is nothing like this residential enclave on the east side for those looking for a peaceful existence in New York City and the home is just gorgeous.