439 East 51st Street, Apt 10/11F

A penthouse like no other! Duplex prewar home with river views and terrace in a top prewar doorman building. This tastefully renovated four or five-bedroom duplex penthouse has an expansive terrace affording panoramic direct river views and an abundance of natural light. From your semi-private landing you enter the apartment to a gracious foyer. Off the foyer is the formal dining room, elegantly framed by pocket doors. The expansive corner living room has a WBFP and is ablaze with light while offering exquisite direct river views. The corner study, with en-suite bath, is tucked away off the living room offering an owner the flexibility to create an additional (fifth) bedroom or guest suite also with river views. The renovated eat-in-kitchen is cheerful and bright with two oversized windows and has a large central island with seating for 3. It has top of the line appliances and a hood that vents to the outside. The adjacent butler's pantry is replete with storage and perfectly complements the kitchen. Two bedrooms, each with ample closet space, a shared windowed bath, and vented W/D complete this level. Ascending the stairs is a large landing with a dry bar that leads to an expansive wrap around terrace, ideal for entertaining. The corner master suite, with windowed en-suite bath, has a wall of storage and French doors leading to the terrace. The fourth bedroom and windowed hall bath are also found on this level as well as a second entrance to the apartment offering the opportunity to access either floor directly from the elevator. This amazing home is affectionately called "Clouds" in all of the building documentation. Within the apartment heat and ac can be individually controlled in all rooms. Additionally there is a separately deeded maids quarters in the building that can be purchased with the apartment. NEIGHBORHOOD: 51st Street is a charming cul-de-sac street away from the bustle of the city. The entrance of Peter Detmold Park (where one of the best dog parks can be found) is just outside the building entrance and the lovely Beekman Place is located across the street. This prestigious neighborhood is a hidden gem with some of the best bespoke food shops and restaurants just moments away. It is also convenient to all transportation (E, M, 6, N, R, W trains and buses) BUILDING: Beekman Mansion, 439 East 51st Street, is a luxurious pied-a-terre and pet friendly pre-war cooperative with 24 hour doorman, live-in super, storage and laundry room.