239 E 48th St, New York City, NY, 10017

Just Reduced! Exceptional value and living space! The house is in move-in ready with sophisticated up-to-date mechanicals, offering a rare opportunity for a garden and a spacious interior that feels larger than 20' wide, complete with a service entrance. The house underwent renovation in the past decade and is presently in excelent, livable condition, having been meticulously maintained by the owner. Minor tweaks can be made here and there depending on personal taste, but it does not require a complete gut renovation.<br><br>A great opportunity to purchase this special, secluded, and magical townhouse!Turtle Bay is now considered the hottest neighborhood in New York City for 2023, according to a report from StreetEasy, experiencing a 47% increase in housing searches from 2021 to 2022, making it a prime spot for house hunters. <br><br>Step into luxury with this magnificent townhouse located in the heart of Manhattan's hottest neighborhood, Turtle Bay. This 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home boasts a spacious 5000 sq ft of living space, featuring a beautifully landscaped garden for ultimate relaxation and seclusion.<br><br>The open chef's kitchen is equipped with top-of-the-line appliances and granite countertops, leading to an informal eat-in space and a sun-flooded family room. French doors open up to the large common garden, perfect for entertaining.<br><br>The entertaining level above features a tremendous living room with high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, offering extraordinary light. French doors lead to a newly restored wrought-iron canopied terrace in a Spanish style, reminiscent of the Vieux Carr section of New Orleans.<br><br>The primary bedroom level features a north-facing terrace overlooking the gardens, a marble fireplace, and a spacious primary bath that connects to the dressing room. This floor also includes a full bathroom and a second bedroom with a fireplace.<br><br>Three bedrooms on the top floor are complemented by two full baths, large closets, and two additional fireplaces. The finished basement below is outfitted with modern lighting, Spanish tile floor, and ample storage space, with a staff room and a half-bath, making it a versatile space for a media room, gym, or playroom.<br><br>This historically significant townhouse also features video intercom, central air conditioning, and fine finishes that provide the security and luxury befitting an outstanding home.<br><br>Don't miss out on this rare gem in Turtle Bay Gardens.<br><br>TURTLE BAY GARDENS:<br>The history of Turtle Bay dates back to 1639 when the Dutch governor granted two Englishmen forty acres of land crossed by a creek emptying into a bay of the East River. Some historians attribute the name to the turtle-filled creek, and the land became known as Turtle Bay Farm. Conceived by Charlotte Hunnewell Sorchan in 1918, the exclusive common garden enclave encompassed the gardens of 9 houses on East 48th and 11 houses on East 49th Street between Second and Third Avenues.<br><br>Dubbed Turtle Bay Gardens, it was actually completed in 1920. Sorchan bought out 21 adjoining lots and engaged Edward C. Dean and William L. Bottomley to replace the original facades of the buildings with lighter stucco facades in a variety of Flemish and Regency styles, enhancing the rear facades' beauty.<br><br>The gardens themselves are now an oasis of mature trees and flowering shrubs, sharing a common path down the center with a fountain copied from the Villa Medici and statues. It feels like a secret garden sanctuary dropped into the middle of Manhattan. A review from the 1920 Architectural Record stated that "each owner has, visually speaking, surrendered a part and received back a beautiful whole."