244 East 48th Street is a new construction six-and-a-half story, 6,800-square-foot luxurious single-family townhouse. The home recently underwent a 2-year gut renovation completed in 2016. Discover a home that is ideal for entertaining up to a hundred guests or for relaxing in the privacy of the expansive living quarters. The home features the finest in natural woods, stone, and finishes. All mechanicals, plumbing, lighting, and electrical system have been precisely planned and newly installed, providing the utmost in Manhattan townhouse living. Additional features of this 7,000 square mansion include seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms. The serene outdoor spaces include a large, landscaped south-facing private garden, south facing balcony off the kitchen, a generous north-facing terrace on the sixth floor, and a full-floor roof deck. Moreover, there is a newly installed 5-passenger hydraulic elevator servicing all 6 levels, central A/C, radiant heat, and a retractable wall of windows on both the garden level and parlor floor. The magnificent parlor level floor boasts 11' ceilings and an abundance of light that permeates through a wall of windows in the rear of the home. The parlor floor's open layout further enhances the home's light airy quality. Walking through the entry foyer one is welcomed into a truly expansive sitting room, which unfurls into a small breakfast sitting area slowly opening up into a one of a kind custom-built kitchen. The kitchen is perfectly framed by a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows. The custom-built kitchen is equipped with state-of-the-art Gaggenau appliances and finished with a Carrera marble countertop. Ideal for a catering event, a chef-inspired 5-course meal, or a relaxed dinner after work. Also included on the parlor level are a powder room, gas fireplace, elevator, and access to the private garden through the kitchen's balcony. Upon entering the garden level's service entrance an inviting corridor leads you into a plush sitting room with gas burning fireplace, beyond the sitting room is the dining room area. A wall of windows opens into the landscaped garden. Also included on this floor are a bedroom, full bathroom, elevator access, and access to a finished cellar. The third floor contains two bedrooms, both en suite, and a washer/dryer room. The fourth floor contains two bedrooms both en suite and a separate sitting room. The luxurious master suite level is a discreet hideaway. Through two doors one is welcomed into their own exclusive oasis. The fifth-floor, north-facing master bathroom is impeccably designed, immense in size, and designed with the highest quality marble. In addition, there is a state-of-the-art steam/shower spa room and freestanding bathtub. The south-facing master bedroom is flooded with light and features a walk-in closet, plush sitting area, and open city views. The sixth floor offers impressive 11' ceilings, floor to ceiling north/south windows, which further immerse this grand floor in natural light. An open common area, makes for a perfect entertainment area, office, or art studio. There is access to a sizeable sun-soaked terrace overlooking the celebrated Turtle Bay Gardens. A south-facing bedroom, en suite bathroom, and walk-in closet make up the rear of the floor. Lastly, this level grants access to the home's full floor roof deck with open city views.
