ONYESHO KWA MIITO TU.

Kutoa nadra katika mojawapo ya mitaa yenye historia mingi ya Upper East Side, duplex hii ya kipekee yenye ukubwa wa futi 2,715 iko ndani ya jumba la limestone lenye upana wa futi 25 katikati ya Gold Coast kwenye 35 East 68th Street. Hapa, usanifu wa wakati wote na anasa za kisasa vinakuja pamoja kwa njia ambayo inajisikia kubwa na ya kuishi kwa undani.

Lift yenye funguo inafungua moja kwa moja katika foyer ya kupendeza iliyofanywa kwa mahogany, ikianza mwelekeo wa kinachoendelea. Chumba cha kuishi kinachokabiliwa na kusini ni kikubwa na kimejaa mwangaza wa asili, kikiwa na madirisha yanayokaribia sakafuni hadi dari yenye balcony za Juliet. Kivimbe cha moto cha marble kinaunda msingi wa nafasi hiyo, huku baa iliyounganishwa kwa uzuri ikiwa na baraza la divai la Sub-Zero na droo za baridi ikifanya iwe bora kwa kupokea wageni. Kando hapo, alcove ya vyombo vya habari yenye madirisha na makabati yaliyoundwa kwa kuchonga inaunda retreat ya karibu zaidi, kwa umakini ikitenganisha sehemu ya chumba cha kulala kwenye ngazi hii.

Suite kuu ni patakatifu halisi, ikiwa na kivimbe chake cha moto na kabati la kutembea la kipekee lililoundwa na Ornare. Kabati hilo linajirudisha kwa urahisi katika bafu ya marble ya vipande vitano ikiwa na bathtub ya kuoga ya Jacuzzi, sakafu zenye joto, mimea miwili, na runinga yenye kioo iliyounganishwa na sidiria. Chumba cha pili cha kulala, kinachofikika kupitia milango ya maktaba ya mahogany ya kupendeza, kinatoa bafu yake ya ndani yenye bathtub yenye kina kirefu.

Ngazi ya kisasa ya mahogany inaongoza katika ngazi ya juu, ambapo chumba cha kula rasmi kilichojaa mwangaza kinachoshirikisha kivimbe cha moto cha mwamba wa limestone kinakuwa kitovu cha mikusanyiko. Ghorofa hii ni sawa na jinsi ilivyo nzuri, ikiwa na bafu kamili, ofisi ya nyumbani, chumba cha kufulia, na chumba kikubwa cha tatu pamoja na kazi za jiwe za kawaida. Jikoni la mpishi limekuwa la kisasa na limejaa vifaa, likiwa na kabati za kawaida, meza za mawe, sakafu zenye joto, na vifaa kamili vya Sub-Zero, Miele, Gaggenau, na Thermador, ikiwa na jiko lenye moto sita, grill, ovenu mbili, na droo ya joto.

Katika makazi yote, kazi za mahogany za kifahari, dari zenye mapambo, na vikataba vya kifahari vinazungumzia urithi wa nyumba hiyo, wakati hewa ya kati na mfumo wa Crestron vinatoa udhibiti wa kisasa bila mshono.

Nyumba ya Dunham ni ya karibu, ushirikiano wa makazi nane iliyojengwa mwaka 1899 na Carrère & Hastings, wasanifu mashuhuri nyuma ya vivutio kama vile Mkusanyiko wa Frick na Tawi Kuu la Maktaba ya Umma ya New York. Iko kati ya Park na Madison Avenues, na kwa dakika chache kutoka Central Park, anwani hii inakuweka katikati ya maisha ya jadi ya Upper East Side, ukiwa umezungukwa na musembe maarufu duniani, boutiques za Madison Avenue, na baadhi ya mikahawa bora zaidi ya jiji.

Ikiwa na mazingira yanayojumuisha uzuri wa New York kabla ya vita kwa kilele chake, hii sio tu makazi. Ni kipande cha historia ya jirani, kimepangwa upya kwa ajili ya maisha ya kisasa.

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A rare offering on one of the Upper East Side’s most storied blocks, this exceptional 2,715 square foot duplex is set within a 25-foot-wide limestone mansion in the heart of the Gold Coast at 35 East 68th Street. Here, timeless architecture and modern luxury come together in a way that feels both grand and deeply livable.

A keyed elevator opens directly into a striking mahogany-paneled foyer, setting the tone for what unfolds. The south-facing living room is expansive and filled with natural light, framed by nearly floor-to-ceiling windows with Juliet balconies. A marble wood-burning fireplace anchors the space, while a beautifully integrated bar with a Sub-Zero wine cooler and refrigerated drawers makes it ideal for entertaining. Just beyond, a windowed media alcove with custom built-ins creates a more intimate retreat, thoughtfully separating the bedroom wing on this level.

The primary suite is a true sanctuary, complete with its own wood-burning fireplace and an extraordinary custom walk-in closet by Ornare. The closet flows seamlessly into a five-piece marble bath featuring a Jacuzzi soaking tub, radiant heated floors, dual sinks, and a mirrored television integrated into the vanity. A second bedroom, accessed through elegant mahogany bookcase doors, offers its own en-suite bath with a deep soaking tub.

A sculptural mahogany staircase leads to the upper level, where a light-filled formal dining room with a limestone wood-burning fireplace becomes the centerpiece for gatherings. This floor is as functional as it is beautiful, with a full bathroom, home office, laundry room, and a spacious third bedroom with custom millwork. The chef’s kitchen is both refined and highly equipped, with custom cabinetry, stone countertops, radiant heated floors, and a full suite of appliances by Sub-Zero, Miele, Gaggenau, and Thermador, including a six-burner cooktop, grill, double ovens, and warming drawer.

Throughout the residence, rich mahogany millwork, coffered ceilings, and elegant crown moldings speak to the home’s heritage, while central air and a Crestron system provide seamless modern control.

The Dunham House is an intimate, eight-residence cooperative built in 1899 by Carrère & Hastings, the celebrated architects behind landmarks such as The Frick Collection and New York Public Library Main Branch. Positioned between Park and Madison Avenues, and just moments from Central Park, this address places you at the epicenter of classic Upper East Side living, surrounded by world-renowned museums, Madison Avenue boutiques, and some of the city’s finest dining.

With a setting that embodies the elegance of prewar New York at its peak, this is more than a residence. It is a piece of the neighborhood’s history, reimagined for modern life.