About this property
Where quiet luxury lives… Welcome to 333 East 51st Street. This grand 4-story townhouse in prime Turtle Bay embodies exceptional elegance, with gracious living space and exquisite features throughout and sits on a 18’75 × 100 lot. Stunning moldings and millwork, rich wood floors, airy architectural ceilings, a handsome fireplace with marble hearth, and refined modern finishes adorn the sophisticated 5,322+/- square foot interiors and create an incomparable upscale ambience.
Entertaining is divine on the generous parlor floor, presenting a fireside living room with voluminous 16’-foot ceilings, and an arched opening leading seamlessly to the formal dining room. Beyond is a fabulous top-of-the-line kitchen tailored to the chef, which receives abundant natural light and is well-appointed with floor-to-ceiling wood cabinetry, sleek stone countertops, an island with seating and storage, premium professional appliances, and a built-in banquet in the windowed breakfast area. A glass door opens to a winding staircase leading down to the tranquil ~603 square foot private garden, where you can sip coffee or cocktails and enjoy alfresco dining. A tasteful powder room off the living area provides convenience for your guests.
A story above houses the luxurious primary bedroom, distinguished by a magnificent recessed ceiling with wood and glass accents, gorgeous custom panels, 2 huge outfitted walk-in closets, a private office, and spa-inspired full bath with a dual-sink vanity, soothing soaking tub and separate shower behind glass. Level three is shared by a spacious, handsome wood-paneled library as well, clad in walls of custom built-ins, with a concealed Murphy bed, and tall triple windows bathing the room in southern light.
On the top story you’ll find an additional 3 bedrooms, 2 with walk-in closets, plus a full hall bath with beautiful stained glass, and access to the roof. The finished garden floor, entered separately from the street or from the interior of the home, is very sizable and versatile, with walk-in closets, a powder room, offices, a rec room, or whatever you desire for you unique needs. A rear door takes you out to the lovely planted patio garden with lots of room for loungers, an outdoor dining table and chairs. There’s also a cellar below for mechanicals.
Set on a charming tree-lined street in a coveted neighborhood, 333 East 51st Street is a prewar gem built in 1899, and modernized to perfection. This stunning townhome has been featured in various publications like the NY Times, iLook China, and City Garden Club of NYC. The home was also frequently featured in Law and Order. This superior address is close to the East River, FDR Drive, UN Plaza, parks, fine restaurants and other conveniences.
