163 East 64th Street

Magnificent townhouse nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street on Manhattan's fashionable upper east side. A short walk away from the City's finest restaurants, galleries, museums, boutiques and Central Park. Originally built by famed architect, John G. Prague in 1872, this Neo-Georgian house was reimagined in 1902 by prominent architect, R.D. Graham with a facade in red clay brick and raked limestone. The restoration of the facade was restored by the same craftsmen who renovated the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in Manhattan.

This elegant and sun filled 15 room, 20 ft wide mansion boasts 13 ft ceilings which make the space feel even more grand. There are five bedrooms, five full baths, three half baths, eight inlaid marble fireplaces, a wrought iron winding staircase leading to an unusually generous 90 ft. parlor floor perfect for large scale entertaining, a professional kitchen and gymnasium, a magical 400 square foot landscaped roof terrace, and high speed elevator which services all levels. The bar atrium is flooded with natural light from the Lalique -style glass ceiling. Additional features include multi-zoned Central AC with individual control for each room, temperature controlled wine cellar, cedar closet, laundry room, snow-melting blanket under the sidewalk and roof terrace, custom sound and recording system inside and out, and state of the art security system.

Opportunities for 1,400 sq ft expansion exist under current zoning. The street uniquely displays historic bishop crook and Central Park lampposts all with metal halide luminaires. There is a noteworthy Association devoted exclusively to the care and maintenance of this charming street which has been home to many prominent families over the years.

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