Ba kasafai ake samun sa ba; wannan katafaren gida mai dakuna huɗu da banɗakuna uku, wanda yake a saman gini mai matakai biyu da filin terrace, “a sararin sama,” dole ne a gan shi kafin a yarda da shi.

Yana a kusurwar kudu maso gabashin ginin, kuma yana da faɗaɗɗun kallo na birni da kogin. Gidan yana samun hasken rana tun safe har yamma. Tsarinsa da yadda aka rarraba dakunansa na musamman ne, yana ba da damar jin daɗin rayuwar yau da kullum cikin annashuwa ko kuma karɓar baƙi cikin salo mai girma.

Babban wurin zama ya ƙunshi wani babban ɗaki mai ban sha’awa wanda ke haɗuwa kai tsaye da wani terrace mai kayatarwa da ke fuskantar kudu—wuri mai kyau don shan kofi da safe, shan abin sha yayin faɗuwar rana, ko kawai kallon sararin birni. Kitchen ɗin mai tagogi yana a matsayi mafi dacewa don karɓar baƙi, yayin da ɗaki mai faɗi a babban bene zai iya zama ɗakin karatu, ofishin gida, ko wurin zama na mai kula da yara; yana kuma da cikakken banɗaki nasa. A bayan matakalar bene akwai wani ƙaramin kusurwar karatu mai daɗi, wanda ya dace ƙwarai don shakatawa tare da littafin da kuka fi so.

Sashen bene na sama an keɓe shi ne don wuraren zaman sirri. Babban ɗakin kwana na kusurwa yana da haske mai ban mamaki da kallo na kogi, manyan akwatunan kaya na California Closets, da wani katafaren banɗaki na musamman mai kayan aiki guda biyar. Ƙarin manyan dakunan kwana guda biyu suna raba cikakken banɗaki mai sauƙin amfani, suna ba iyali ko baƙi sirri da kwanciyar hankali. Bene na sama yana kuma ba da damar shigar da akwatunan kaya cikin sauƙi idan ana dawowa daga hutu, ta wata ƙofa tasa da ke buɗewa zuwa hanyar cikin ginin.

Kyawawan abubuwan kammalawa sun haɗa da benayen itacen red oak masu launin zurfi, bangon akwatunan littattafai da aka gina a ciki mai jan hankali, tsarin dumama da sanyaya iska na tsakiya, injin wanki da na’urar busar da kaya a cikin gidan, da kuma wuraren ajiya masu yawa.

An gina The Gracie Towne House a shekarar 1963. Gini ne na zamani bayan yaƙi, mai cikakken sabis, kuma ana gudanar da shi yadda ya kamata; yana ba da sassaucin mallaka, damar ba da gidan haya ga kowa ba tare da iyaka ba, babu haya ta ƙasar gini, kuma masu gida ba sa buƙatar amincewar kwamitin gudanarwa. Masu gida suna kuma da damar mayar da hannayen jarinsu na cooperative zuwa mallakar condominium—wani abu mai matuƙar wuya kuma ake nema a Manhattan.

Abubuwan da ginin ke samarwa sun haɗa da ma’aikatan ƙofa na sa’o’i 24, babban mai kula da gini da ke zaune a wurin, cibiyar motsa jiki, wuraren ajiya na sirri da na kekuna, ɗakin wanki a wannan bene, garejin ajiye motoci a harabar ginin, da ɗakin karɓar kaya mai firiji don adana kayayyaki. Kuma, eh, ana yarda da dabbobin gida.

Ginin yana a kyakkyawan wuri kusa da Carl Schurz Park, Asphalt Green, da East River Esplanade. Yana ba da mafi kyawun rayuwar Upper East Side, tare da sauƙin zuwa jirgin ƙasa na Q na Second Avenue a titin 86th, tashar jirgin ruwan NYC Ferry ta East 90th Street, kantin kayan abinci da kasuwar kosher da ke gefen titi kai tsaye, da kuma shagunan kofi, wuraren cin abinci na unguwa, shaguna da wuraren nishaɗi.

Haɗaɗɗen kallo masu ban sha’awa, mafi kyawun salon rayuwa na cikin gida da waje, sassauci na musamman, da ƙima mai girma, wannan damar mallakar penthouse wata dama ce da ba kasafai take bayyana ba—sau ɗaya kawai a wani lokaci.

Rarely available, this terraced penthouse four-bedroom, three-bathroom duplex "in the sky" must be seen to be believed.

Situated on the southeast corner of the building, and boasting open city and river views, the home is sun-flooded all day long. The flow and layout are exceptional, providing for gracious everyday living or entertaining on a grand scale.

The main living space is anchored by a wonderful great room that flows seamlessly to a charming south-facing terrace - an idyllic setting for morning coffee, sunset cocktails, or simply taking in the city skyline. The windowed kitchen is perfectly positioned for entertaining, while a spacious bedroom on the main floor easily doubles as a den, home office, or au pair's living space, complemented by its own full bathroom. A cozy reading nook is tucked behind the staircase, creating the perfect spot to unwind with your favorite book.

The upstairs wing is dedicated to the private living quarters. The corner primary suite enjoys spectacular light and river views, generous California Closets, and a luxurious five-piece en-suite bathroom. Two additional oversized bedrooms share a convenient full bathroom, providing comfortable privacy for family or guests alike. The upper floor also offers easy access for bringing in suitcases when you're coming home from vacation, through its own door to the building's hallway.

Refined finishes throughout include richly stained red oak floors, a striking built-in bookcase wall unit, central forced-air heat and air conditioning, an in-unit washer-dryer, and exceptional storage.

Built in 1963, The Gracie Towne House is a well-run full-service post-war cond-op building that provides flexibility of ownership, unlimited subletting, no ground lease, and NO BOARD APPROVAL for owners. Owners also have the ability to convert their cooperative shares into condominium ownership: a highly coveted rarity in Manhattan.

Building features include a 24-hour door staff, live-in superintendent, fitness center, private and bike storage, laundry room on the floor, on-site parking garage, and a package room with refrigerator storage. And yes, pets are permitted.

Perfectly located moments from Carl Schurz Park, Asphalt Green, and the East River Esplanade, the building offers the very best of Upper East Side living with convenient access to the Second Avenue Q train at 86th Street, the NYC Ferry's East 90th St. stop, a grocery store and kosher market directly across the street, as well as coffee shops, neighborhood dining, shopping and recreation.

Combining breathtaking views, the finest indoor-outdoor living, remarkable flexibility, and outstanding value, this penthouse opportunity is a rarity that only comes around once.