MAONYESHO KWA MIADI PEKEE.

Fursa adimu katika mojawapo ya mitaa yenye historia kubwa zaidi Upper East Side, dupleksi hii ya kipekee yenye ukubwa wa futi za mraba 2,715 iko ndani ya jumba la chokaa lenye upana wa futi 25, katikati ya Gold Coast, katika 35 East 68th Street. Hapa, usanifu usio na wakati na anasa za kisasa vimeunganishwa kwa namna inayohisi kuwa ya kifahari na yenye starehe ya kuishi kwa kina.

Lifti yenye udhibiti wa ufunguo hufunguka moja kwa moja kwenye ukumbi wa kuvutia uliopambwa kwa mbao za mahogany, ikiweka msingi wa uzuri unaofuata. Sebule inayoelekea kusini ni pana na imejaa mwanga wa asili, ikiwa na madirisha karibu ya urefu kamili wa ukuta yaliyozungukwa na roshani za Juliet. Meko ya marumaru ya kuni ndiyo kitovu cha eneo hili, huku baa iliyobuniwa kwa ustadi, yenye jokofu la mvinyo la Sub-Zero na droo za friji, ikiifanya iwe bora kwa ajili ya kuwakaribisha wageni. Zaidi kidogo, eneo la pembeni la burudani lenye madirisha na kabati maalum zilizojengwa ndani huleta sehemu ya faragha zaidi, likitenganisha kwa umakini upande wa vyumba vya kulala katika ghorofa hii.

Chumba kikuu cha kulala ni kimbilio la kweli, kikiwa na meko yake ya kuni na kabati kubwa la kipekee la kutembelea lililobuniwa na Ornare. Kabati hilo linaungana kwa mtiririko mzuri na bafu la marumaru lenye vifaa vitano, likiwa na beseni la Jacuzzi la kulowea, sakafu yenye joto la miale, sinki mbili, na televisheni yenye kioo iliyounganishwa kwenye meza ya beseni. Chumba cha pili cha kulala, kinachofikiwa kupitia milango maridadi ya makabati ya vitabu ya mahogany, kina bafu lake binafsi lenye beseni refu la kulowea.

Ngazi ya sanamu iliyotengenezwa kwa mahogany inaelekea ghorofa ya juu, ambako chumba rasmi cha kulia kilichojaa mwanga, chenye meko ya chokaa ya kuni, huwa kitovu cha mikusanyiko. Ghorofa hii ni yenye ufanisi kama ilivyo nzuri, ikiwa na bafu kamili, ofisi ya nyumbani, chumba cha kufulia, na chumba cha tatu cha kulala kilicho pana chenye mapambo maalum ya mbao. Jikoni la mpishi ni la kifahari na lenye vifaa vya hali ya juu, likiwa na makabati maalum, kaunta za mawe, sakafu yenye joto la miale, na seti kamili ya vifaa kutoka Sub-Zero, Miele, Gaggenau na Thermador, ikiwemo jiko lenye mioto sita, grili, oveni mbili na droo ya kupasha joto.

Katika makazi yote, kazi tajiri za mahogany, dari zenye paneli za ndani, na mapambo maridadi ya ukingo wa dari yanaonyesha urithi wa nyumba hii, huku kiyoyozi cha kati na mfumo wa Crestron vikitoa udhibiti wa kisasa usio na mshono.

Dunham House ni jengo dogo la ushirika lenye makazi manane, lililojengwa mwaka 1899 na Carrère & Hastings, wasanifu mashuhuri waliohusika na alama za kihistoria kama vile The Frick Collection na Tawi Kuu la Maktaba ya Umma ya New York. Likikiwa kati ya Park Avenue na Madison Avenue, na umbali mfupi tu kutoka Central Park, eneo hili linakuweka katikati ya maisha ya kitamaduni ya Upper East Side, likizungukwa na makumbusho mashuhuri duniani, maduka ya kifahari ya Madison Avenue, na baadhi ya migahawa bora zaidi jijini.

Likikiwa katika mazingira yanayoakisi kwa ukamilifu umaridadi wa New York ya kabla ya vita katika kilele chake, hili ni zaidi ya makazi. Ni sehemu ya historia ya mtaa, iliyobuniwa upya kwa ajili ya maisha ya kisasa.

SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

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.