Full-Floor Penthouse Oasis with Lavish Outdoor Terraces

This captivating 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom full-floor Penthouse presents in effortless beauty and honors the needs of todays modern and sophisticated luxury buyer.  Clean lines, exhilarating natural light and subtle luxuries create a calming and inspired indoor/outdoor living environment; unrivaled in todays market.  The 2,297sf of interior living space is highlighted by an additional 1,010sf of indulgent outdoor living, spread over two private terraces.    

Comprised of the entire top floor of a premier boutique building and accessed by a keyed elevator, this exemplary NYC penthouse provides intimate exclusivity.  The open loft-like floor plan features three large bedrooms that each have their own en-suite limestone bathrooms outfitted with Air Jet soaking tubs, rain-dome showers and radiant floor heating. The elegant great room is a fantastic space centered around a custom gas fireplace. This room also features gorgeous walnut hardwood floors, limestone accents, and a virtual wall of southern-exposure windows ushering in natural light throughout the day. The boxwood-lined 120-square-foot, south/east facing terrace, boasts a heated and air-conditioned doghouse, retractable awning, and eye-catching East River views.  The separate master bedroom wing features an en-suite bathroom with a double vanity, stand-in shower and separate deep soaking tub, along with a walk-in windowed dressing room.

A separate dining area leads to a sprawling and secluded roof terrace features irrigated landscaping, an outdoor gas fireplace, weatherproof entertainment system (including a flat-screen TV), and an outdoor kitchen with refrigerator, sink and gas grill.  

The professional-grade eat-in kitchen is outfitted with the best modern appliances including a Viking oven and stove with hood exhaust, two Miele dishwashers, Sub-Zero refrigerators, an additional Thermador oven, and a kitchen sink with built-in water filter.

Modern conveniences throughout the home include a Crestron Entertainment System, central air with remote access to the HVAC unit and shades, a private garbage disposal, a pre-wired arrangement for a top-of-the-line sound system, a state-of-the-art alarm system, temperature-controlled gas water heater, Lutron dimming system, windowed home office nook, and a separate laundry room with washer/dryer.

Located on a serene Upper East Side block, this budding artistic and chic enclave is no longer the best kept secret of the Upper East Side.  The boutique Lux 74 building was built in 2008 by Costas Kondylis, and offers 24-hour doorman and concierge service, a full-time super and porter, high-end fitness facility, landscaped rooftop terrace, laundry room, and storage units.  Some of the citys most elite schools are in close proximity, while the green expanse of Carl Schurz Park, sprouting cafes, art galleries and classic eateries are all within reach.   421A tax abatement ensures optimized future value for the home, and pets are welcome.