132 E 70th St

132 East 70th Street is a dignified brick and stone townhouse built in the neo-georgian style, which was in stark contrast to the Beaux Arts mansions of the previous generation. Located on one of the most beautiful Manhattan townhouse blocks, this 20 ft. wide neo Georgian townhouse with approximately 7,000 sq. ft., and an additional 10,000 buildable square footage lends itself to become either a stunning single family home or a mixed use, commercial and residential building. One enters through the elegant arched foyer into a gracious marble entry with an original marble fireplace and vaulted ceiling. Beyond is the grand stair hall with a wide staircase winding to the uppermost floors of the house. Alternatively, an elevator can assist one up to the fifth floor. The parlor floor which includes a large living room with a gorgeous beamed ceiling and oversized arched windows facing the treelined street and an oversized parlor, currently an office. The arched double door entrance was centered within a rusticated limestone base. Panels of carved swags adorn the entry, the service door and a window. The three stories of red brick above were ornamented only by stone keystones and a Juliet balcony on the fourth floor. Behind a balustraded parapet, the fifth floor appears as a mansard roof with two elaborate dormers. Clean lines and wonderful bones are the hallmark of this magnificent home. Located on one of the most desirable, architecturally renowned townhouse blocks on the Upper East Side, 132 East 70th Street presents a wonderful opportunity to create a splendid single home. Spanning 20' wide on a 100 ft lot, the townhouse contains over 7,000 sq. ft. of living space, plus an additional buildable square footage of approximately 10,000 sq.ft. Flanked by other remarkable homes designed by some of the most celebrated architects of the time including Grosvener Atterbury, William Lescaze, and Paul Mellon, 132 East 70th stands out as an distinguished counterpoint to the varied more florid architecture. Gorgeous copper and ornate facades on the adjacent and opposing brownstones allow for wonderful views from within the home. Presently an office, most of the original details remain intact, if not beautifully preserved. The possibilities for the new owner to create a grand and glorious home are endless.