238 1/2 East 83rd Street

The Perfect Townhouse Spectacular $13 million gut renovation inside and out of this townhouse gem on a quiet Upper East Side block, convenient to shops, restaurants, and schools. There are six stories (3 levels added with the renovation), a separate one bedroom unit on the ground floor, plus a finished basement, garden, two roof terraces with built-in outdoor kitchen facilities, and three balconies. A high speed commercial elevator goes to each floor and every inch of the approximately 4400 square feet was meticulously planned with luxury and comfort foremost in mind. There are 3 to 4 bedrooms, 5 baths and 3 powder rooms over six floors, with a separate ground floor staff/guest/rental unit with its own street entrance and a lovely South-facing garden. Stoop Entry Level: Spacious entry foyer with very high ceilings and a powder room leading to a gorgeous, huge eat-in kitchen with a wall of windows overlooking the garden and a balcony. There are Wolf appliances, every convenience and custom marble floors. 2nd Level: A living room with built-in home-theatre and a luxurious "man-cave" library with a handsome copper bar, mahogany woodwork, terrace and powder room. 3rd Level: Two spacious bedrooms and two marble baths plus a laundry facilities. 4th Level: Sumptuous double-height primary bedroom suite with a floor-to-ceiling cathedral window and a private balcony. There is a well-appointed walk-in closet, and a huge bath with soaking tub, spacious walk-in stall shower and separate WC. Just above and overlooking the primary bedroom is a balcony office with a built-in desk and storage. 5th Level: A fully equipped gym with a marble bath and laundry facilities and the private balcony office (overlooking the primary bedroom). 6th Level: Two large roof decks, one with a fully equipped outdoor kitchen and one as an outdoor dining room or sunning area. Ground Level: Under stoop entry to a private apartment/staff quarters/guest suite with a living room/dining room/kitchen, one bedroom, one full bath and one half bath, plus access to the serene planted garden.. Basement Level: Fully renovated basement with a large wine storage unit, full-size laundry equipment, a dog-washing sink. and sparkling systems room with all top of the line equipment. Extras: New gas, electric and plumbing brought in from the street and continued throughout the house; 8 zone central air conditioning (cooling, heating and humidification) with remote wall-in sensors; Full security system; Radiant heated floors throughout; Home Works Smart Home system controls all AC/heat, lighting, shades and drapes; Home theatre; Wall embedded surround sound throughout; Fully equipped gym; Venetian plaster walls.