Ova vila od vapnenca na Upper East Sideu iznimna je, a mnogi od njenih prekrasnih originalnih detalja su ljubazno očuvani. Adresa 18 East 76th idealno je smještena do chic hotela Surrey i Central Parka, između 5. i Madison Avenije, s legendarnim hotelom Carlyle iza ugla. Prvotno izgrađena 1881. godine kao viktorijanski brownstone, Henry Block ju je kupio 1906. godine. Angažirao je arhitekta Henryja Hertza da unaprijedi kuću u Beaux-Arts ljepotu kakva je danas, stil koji je tada bio u modi. Mjereći 22’ širine i 100’ dubine, Kuća Block bila je i ostaje potpuno idealna za zabavu! Ovo je jedinstvena prilika da posjedujete zaista izvanrednu nekretninu. Dobrodošli u Manhattanovo Zlatno doba! Izađite uz kamene stepenice prolazeći kroz predsoblje u impozantni prednji salon s korintskim kolonama koje ukrašavaju zidove, podržavajući visokih 14’ ornate stropove. Dočekuje vas monumentalni kamin s masivnim ogledalom nasuprot prekrasnom stubištu od kovanog željeza. Hrastovi podovi u riblju kost s intarzijom u izvanrednom su stanju. Francuska ogledalna vrata otvaraju se u intimnu dnevnu sobu s 2 visoka francuska prozora okrenuta prema E76th s monumentalnim ogledalima na oba zida i mramornim kaminom. Napustivši ovu sobu, uz široki hodnik dolazite do stražnjeg salona s još jednim masivnim mramornim kaminom i ogledalom. Dramatizirani kristalni luster prava je kruna. Prolazeći kroz drugi salon, ulazite u prostrani ured. Obodna prozora koja zauzimaju cijeli zapadni zid, s vlastitim mjestom za sjedenje, donosi svjetlost. Diskretna zaključana vrata u drvenoj oblozi vode do tajne kancelarijske smočnice i polovnog kupatila. Silazeći jedan kat s ulice, s posebnim ulazom, vrtni apartman je prostrani dvosobni stan, trenutno namijenjen za služabnike. Možete se odvesti europskim liftom do trećeg kata kako biste ušli u divan dnevni boravak s visokim stropovima i kaminom od crnog mramora. Tu su 3 visoka francuska prozora s mahagonijem, sa vapnenačkim balustradama koje gledaju na krošnje drveća na East 76th Street. Okrenite se prema jugu kroz hodnik s mahagonijem i ogledalima sa kliznim vratima s obje strane. Uđite u formalnu blagovaonicu s kaminom od bijelog mramora, preko kojeg se nalazi još jedno masivno ogledalo. Blagovaonica se povezije s prostorijom s prozorom na zapadu i toaletom koji vodi do pune kuhinje. Kreirajte gurmanska jela s Wolf štednjakom veličine za kuhara. Treći kat ima veliku glavnu spavaću sobu s visokim stropovima i vlastitom kupaonicom. Tu su 3 visoka obodna francuska prozora okrenuta prema E 76th, i hodnik s visokim ormarićima. Dvije dodatne spavaće sobe na 4. katu nalaze se na južnom kraju kuće, jedna s bijelim kaminom, a obje s visokim američkim prozorima. Treći kat ima još 2 kupaonice, jedna od mramora s bideom, a druga s jakuzijem. Peti kat ima dodatnu veliku spavaću sobu okrenutu prema sjeveru s vlastitom kupaonicom. U hodniku se nalazi još jedna puna kupaonica. Okrenut prema jugu, nalazi se još jedan prostor za blagovanje s međusobno povezanim krovnim terasama, kuhinjom i kućnim uredom. Trenutni vlasnik koristi 4 spavaće sobe plus 2 u službeničkom dijelu. Tehnički, ovo je dom s 8 spavaćih soba i 8,5 kupaonica u 10,000 četvornih stopa s 7 kaminima i 3 kuhinje, uključujući i oneslužničku. Sljedeći vlasnik vjerojatno će htjeti pružiti ovoj fantastičnoj nekretnini dodatnu ljubaznu njegu uz suvremeno ažuriranje, dok će zadržati njezinu prekrasnu veličanstvenost!

This Upper East Side limestone mansion is exceptional with much of its magnificent original details lovingly preserved. 18 East 76th is ideally located next door to the chic Surrey Hotel and Central Park between 5th and Madison Avenues, with the legendary Carlyle Hotel around the corner. Originally built in 1881 as a Victorian brownstone, Henry Block purchased it in 1906. He hired architect Henry Hertz to upgrade the house to the Beaux-Arts beauty it is today, the style du jour. Measuring 22’ wide and 100’ deep, The Block House was and remains absolutely ideal for entertaining! This is a unique opportunity to own a truly remarkable property. Welcome to Manhattan’s Gilded Age! Walk up the limestone stairs passing through the foyer into the impressive front parlor with Corinthian columns adorning the walls upholding the soaring 14’ornate ceilings. You are greeted by a monumental fireplace topped with a massive mirror opposite a beautiful wrought iron staircase. The oak herring bone floors with marquetry are in remarkably good condition. French mirrored paned doors open into an intimate sitting room with 2 tall French windows facing E76th with monumental mirrors on both walls, and a marble fireplace. Leaving this room, and walking south through a wide corridor, you arrive in the rear parlor with another massive marble fireplace and mirror. A dramatic crystal chandelier is the crown jewel. Passing through the second parlor, you step into a generously sized office. An arched window measuring the entire west wall, with its own window seat brings in light. A discreet locked door in the wall paneling leads to a secret office pantry and half bath. Descending one flight from the street, with a separate entrance, the garden apartment is a spacious two bedroom, currently the servants quarters. You could take the European sized elevator to the third floor to enter a glorious living room with high ceilings, and a black marble fireplace. There are 3 tall mahogany encased French windows with limestone balustrades overlooking the treetops of East 76th Street. Turn south through a mahogany mirrored- cabinet hall with pocket doors on either end. Enter the formal dining room with a white marble fireplace, topped by yet another massive mirror. The dining room flows to an area with a west bay window, and powder room leading to the full kitchen. Create gourmet meals with the chef’s sized Wolf stove. The third floor hosts a large primary bedroom with high ceilings and ensuite bath. There are 3 tall arched French windows facing E 76th, and a corridor of tall wall compartmented closets. Two additional bedrooms on the 4th floor are in the south end of the house, one with a white fireplace, and both with tall American windows. The third floor has 2 more bathrooms, one in marble with a bidet, and the other has a jacuzzi. The Fifth floor has an additional large bedroom facing north with ensuite bath. There is an additional full bathroom in the hall. Facing south, is another dining living area with an adjacent roof terrace, a galley kitchen, and a home office. The current owner utilizes 4 bedrooms plus the 2 in the maids quarters. Technically this is an 8 bedroom and 8.5 bathroom home in 10,000 square feet with 7 fireplaces, and 3 kitchens including the servants quarters. The next owner will likely want to give this fantastic property some additional tender loving care with some contemporary updating while leaving its splendid magnificence in tact!