444 E 52nd St Unit 8-B, New York City, NY, 10022

Welcome home to this elegant & romantic studio apartment, in one of the most distinguished residential buildings along the banks of the East River. Tucked away on this sweet tree-lined cul-de-sac between Beekman & Sutton Place, once known as the Beekman Terrace district.<br>As you enter the exquisitely designed lobby, you will be enveloped in a blend of Gothic & Tudor inspired styles — with its mahogany paneled walls, regal club chairs & books upon the fireplace. This boutique building is serene & secluded, as you arrive at your floor the elevator bay opens up to a large landing.<br>As you open the door to your gracious entry foyer — you will note two sizable closets fitted with the original paneled doors mirrored to reflect the light & artwork. Every “room” is thoughtfully decorated according to form, function & style! <br>You may hang up your coat, drop your keys in the silver bowl & make your way to the living room.<br>This expertly designed studio apartment has Art Deco touches, prewar details & some whimsical flourishes of an English country house. Indeed, there are two paintings of the English countryside flanking the large picture window transporting you to an English sitting room. <br>The red loveseat is centerstage for living the highlife! This is the premier opportunity to entertain a few friends & live it up in style! There’s a place for everything: the dry bar & silver coffee set serve both as side tables & night stands. The coffee table functions as a dining table as well as a great reading table.<br>A brand-new kitchen with new appliances: stove, cute fridge with a retro look, granite countertop & quintessential NYC subway-tile backsplash. While you have a fully functioning kitchen, you can hide it all away as you close the newly installed barn-doors which gives the place the look & feel of a proper living room — perfect for entertaining!<br>There’s a myriad of places to cozy up to & dine, entertain, write, read & relax…<br>There’s a fun & fanciful orange breakfast table — right next to the kitchen, looking out the picture window.<br>There’s the library bookshelf & a writing desk for your new novel betwixt & between the windows & the fireplace!<br>The bed is tucked away against the back wall — taking in the whole of the apartment, the fireplace & the view. The bed is integrated into the living room so that it allows for more seating or should you indulge in an afternoon nap… <br>From every vantage point you are surrounded by beauty & refinement — keep warm by the wood-burning fireplace or cool down with the river breezes coming in through the window! <br>This jewel of place has been renovated & restored, retaining many of the pre-war details with an added modern touch of style & sophistication. Original hardwood floors, high beamed-ceilings, the radiator cover matches the design of the era & yet you have the modern convenience of today with a new through-the-wall A/C. <br>As you go through the double doors you enter another room… The windowed bath even has a view of the river! Luxuriate with a long bath in the deep soaking tub, the original white bath-tile lined with the building’s signature Art Deco blue & green ribbon motif, the geometric floral pattern of the bathroom floor, the large pedestal sink & a new mirrored medicine cabinet with Hollywood dressing room lights above completes the glamourous look!<br>This one-of-a-kind apartment is a rarity — very few studios come up in this sought-after co-op.<br>Designed by noted architects, De Pace & Juster, this distinctive co-op is perfectly situated across from River House, in between Southgate & Greta Garbo’s apartment building. It has a rich & interesting history with many illustrious residents over the years including poet Dorothy Parker, actress Lillian Gish, Henry Luce, publisher of Time & U.S. ambassador, Clare Boothe Luce.<br>Full-time staff including doorman, porters, handyman & an exceptional live-in resident manager provide first-class assistance with a personal touch: groceries, packages, mail & newspapers are hand-delivered directly your door. The building is well-run & immaculate; the shareholders take care & pride in this extraordinary cooperative. A nice furnished outdoor patio. Clean & bright laundry room. Private storage & bike room. Pets are welcome. Co-purchasing, Gifting & Pieds-a-terre allowed.<br>Neighborhood: Peter Detmold Park beloved dog-run featuring the East River Overlook, as many bird-watchers call it. The East River Esplanade — a part of the Waterfront Greenway looping around Manhattan. A string pocket parks, cultural institutions & entertainment venues. Long-standing specialty shops: florists, gourmet cheese shop, butcher, truffle shop, vintners, cafes, ice-cream parlor & a variety of excellent restaurants. Great grocery stores: Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, D'Agostino's, fresh fruit stand & a Greenmarket that rivals Union Square.<br>Transportation: Easy access to the FDR! Close by CitiBikes, Buses & Subways! <br>SECLUDED LOCATION YET CLOSE TO THE CENTER OF IT ALL!