Posted On Wed, May 25, 2022 By Michelle Cohen In Cool Listings, Murray Hill
Posted On Wed, May 25, 2022 By Michelle Cohen In Cool Listings, Murray Hill
Photo courtesy of The Corcoran Group
Just off Park Avenue on a tree-lined street just four blocks from Grand Central Station, this landmarked townhouse at 130 East 38th Street is both historic and a modern design masterpiece. Built in 1869 as a Second Empire-style brownstone, the four-story home’s facade was altered in 1919 by the popular Ziegfeld actress Ida Adams. Its rounded oak front door originated in a Detroit mansion. More recently, the three-bedroom home, listed for $5,750,000, has been reimagined for the 21st century, from its finished lower-level suite to its landscaped roof terrace with panoramic skyline views.
This transformation becomes even more impressive when you see the home when it changed hands, pre-renovation, in 2014, when it was listed in its stripped-down state for $3.5 million. The considered layout and design of the home’s interiors reflect of-the-moment British chic and modern livability and comfort.
This is evident in the furnishings–which are included in the sale–and in the home’s clean lines, smart-home automation, and clever mix of formal and relaxed areas. Sonos sound, a Lutron lighting system, high-tech thermostats, and electronic shades can all be controlled remotely.
Visual highlights include subtle Farrow and Ball wall colors and wide-plank white oak floors. In the formal living room, a modern remote-controlled linear gas fireplace and a mid-century modern mirrored walnut bar are the focal points.
The home’s unique front windows were restored, while new, modern oversized windows grace the rear. A stunning contemporary open-tread staircase and an all-glass bulkhead at the home’s zenith allow light to flow freely through the space.
On the home’s lowest level is a sky-lit family room with state-of-the-art electronics including a 65-inch smart TV, and surround sound system. Also down here are a kitchenette, a dedicated laundry room, and a bathroom. Under-street vaults house a mechanicals room and a private wine cellar.
A clean, bright custom kitchen boasts 11-foot ceilings and Vermont Danby marble countertops. Details both modern and classic include Buster and Punch light switches and cabinet pulls and vintage Danish mid-century pendant lighting. Appliances are by Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Bosch. A large dining and prep island holds a wine refrigerator, and a larger formal dining room awaits nearby if your guest list grows.
The luxurious full-floor primary bedroom suite offers two capacious custom closets and electric shades on the windows. A Waterworks bathroom is done in black and white, with a double vanity and Japanese toilet. Two additional spacious bedrooms share a marble bathroom with a soaking tub.
The jewel atop this Manhattan dream house is a lush furnished and landscaped roof terrace with up-close views of the Empire State and Chrysler buildings. Automated irrigation makes maintenance a breeze.
The Murray Hill residence is guarded from top to bottom by a high-tech security system and video entry for overall peace of mind. The home comes fully furnished, making turn-key occupancy more than just a sales pitch.
[Listing details: 130 East 38th Street at CityRealty]
[At The Corcoran Group by Mark David Fromm and Claudia Saez Fromm]
Photos courtesy of The Corcoran Group
Tags : 130 East 38th Street, townhouses
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