PATULOY LANG ITONG GUMAGANDA
WALANG KUPAS, RENOVADO, ESTILOSO, MALUWANG NA TAHANANG BAGO ANG DIGMAAN
NAPAKAGANDANG LOKASYON — MARANGYANG GUSALI NA MAY HARDIN SA KINAHAHANGAD NA BLOKE
PERPEKTONG PANGALAWANG TAHANAN

May mga may-ari talagang alam na alam ang ginagawa nila. Alam nila kung paano makamit ang perpektong balanse ng klasiko at makabago — maganda at praktikal. Sa maingat at may-lasang pag-a-upgrade at pagpapaganda sa maayos ang sukat at parang townhouse na tirahang ito, nabuo ang isang walang-kupas na tahanang muling nagkaroon ng bagong kabuluhan.

Tulad ng kapitbahayang kinaroroonan ng kahanga-hangang maluwang na tahanang ito, nakaugat ito sa nakaraan, ngunit napakaganda at handang-handa na sa ika-21 siglo. Nasa tahimik at maliwanag na bahagi ito ng minamahal na gusali. Ilang sandali lamang ang layo ng napakagandang lokasyong ito mula sa pinahahalagahang Q train, at napalilibutan ito ng pinakamagagandang café at tindahang nagsulputan sa lugar mula nang pasiglahin at muling likhain ang kapitbahayan. Bihira ang tirahang na-renovate kasabay ng pagsasaayos sa buong kapitbahayan. Napakaganda ng pakinabang ng tahanang ito sa mga bagong identidad ng dalawa.

Maluwang at kaaya-aya ang foyer gallery, na may sapat na espasyo sa dingding para sa mga likhang-sining at tatlong malalaking aparador. Itinatakda nito ang pakiramdam na parang nasa sariling bahay ka sa maayos ang plano, maluwang at kaaya-ayang tirahang ito. Matataas ang kisame at maganda ang mga hardwood na sahig. Maluwag at elegante ang sala — komportable at masiglang sentro ng tahanan — at napapakinabangan dito ang liwanag mula sa dalawang malalaki at nakaharap sa timog na bintana, pati na ang isang sulok-kainan. May built-in na bar na may wine refrigerator, at ganap na renovated na kusinang may bintana, maluluwag na batong countertop at espasyo sa mga kabinet, at de-kalidad na stainless-steel na mga appliance. Perpekto ito para sa pagtanggap ng mga bisita at sa maginhawang pamumuhay. Nasa kabilang bahagi ng tirahan ang napakaluwang na kuwartong-tulugan. Nakaharap ito sa timog at may sapat na espasyo para sa isang sulok-pahingahan. Tahimik at maliwanag ang malaking kuwarto, may sapat na espasyo sa aparador, at may kaakit-akit na banyong may bintana at marmol.

May lokasyong maipagmamalaki ang natatanging tirahang ito: isang bloke lamang ang layo ng Q train, at malapit din ang 6 train. Ang East 71st Street ang pinakalarawang halimbawa ng isang bloke sa Upper East Side — malilim dahil sa mga puno, kaaya-aya, at may magandang estilong arkitektural. Malapit ang halos lahat ng puntahang pangkultura, kainan, pamimili, libangan, at ehersisyo sa lugar. Mahusay namang pinamamahalaan ng residenteng superintendente ng kaakit-akit na tahanang ito ang gusali. Mahusay ang pag-asikaso sa mga padala, maayos na maayos ang magandang lobby at mga pasilyo, at napakagandang pahingahan ang hardin ng gusali. May silid para sa bisikleta, sentralisadong labahan, at imbakan, kaya maayos, madali, maginhawa, at masaya ang pamumuhay rito.

Paminsan-minsan lang nagtatagpo ang tamang panahon para sa isang tirahan at lokasyon — at nagiging pinakamainam ang mga ito nang sabay. Para sa tahanang ito at sa kapitbahayang kinaroroonan nito, ngayon ang perpektong panahon.

(Malugod na tinatanggap ang mga bibili ng pangalawang tahanan. Pinapayagan ang mga PUSA — hindi tinatanggap ang mga aso — pasensya na, Rover…)

?IT JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER
TIMELESS, RENOVATED, STYLISH, JUMBO PRE-WAR HOME
SUPREME LOCATION - GORGEOUS BUILDING w/GARDEN ON COVETED BLOCK
PIED À TERRE PERFECTION
Some owners just get it. They know how to strike the perfect balance of classic and current — pretty and practical. By tastefully and mindfully upgrading and improving this well-scaled, townhouse-like residence, a timeless home with a newfound relevance has been created.
Just like the neighborhood that houses this stunning sprawler, this home is anchored in its past, but picture perfect, poised and ready for its 21 Century self. Sweetly perched in the quiet, bright side of its treasured building, this awesome address is moments away from the prized Q train and surrounded by the best cafes and merchants that have blossomed nearby since the neighborhood was refreshed and re-invented. Rare is it that a residence is renovated at the same time that its neighborhood was renovated. This home benefits beautifully from both new identities.
The foyer gallery is a sizable, welcoming space that offers ample wall space for art, three oversized closets, and sets the house-like tone of this well-planned, stretch-out, feel-good residence. With high ceilings above and handsome hardwood underfoot, the living room is substantial and elegant — a comfortable core to this cheerful home — enjoying the bright benefits from its two, big, South-facing windows and a dining alcove. Served beautifully by a built-in bar area (with a wine fridge), and a fully renovated, windowed kitchen (with ample stone counters and cabinet space and premium stainless appliances), entertaining and easy-living abound. Graciously situated on the other side of this residence is the king-sized bedroom. South-facing, and with room enough for a sitting area, the big bedroom is quiet and bright, offers good closet space, and is served by an attractive, windowed, marble bath.
This standout residence has a location that truly comes with bragging rights: One block away is the Q train, and nearby is the 6 train. East 71st Street is the quintessential Upper Eastside block — leafy, lovely, and graced with a sweet architectural aesthetic. Most every area cultural, dining, shopping, entertainment, and fitness destination are close by, and this winsome home’s live-in Super runs a tight ship. Packages are handled expertly, the good looking lobby and halls are on point, and the building garden is a lovely retreat. With a bike room, central laundry, and storage, life here is well-run, easy, convenient, and fun.
Once in a rare while, a residence and a location come into their own together — and at the same time. For this home, and this neighborhood, that perfect time is right now.
(Pied a terre buyers welcome. CATS permitted — dogs not welcome — sorry Rover…)