Photo credit: Zoe Wetherall for Duplex Imaging
Even for those with plenty of money to spend, renting is often preferable because of the flexibility it offers, especially during financially uncertain times. This beautiful Italianate-style townhouse at 238 East 19th Street in Gramercy Park, listed at $32,500 per month, is waiting for a renter who needs plenty of space and a turnkey experience. The restored 19th-century home’s interiors were featured in Architectural Digest as a model of historic beauty and modern style. Architectural flourishes and designer details include steel-framed rear glazing, landscaped exteriors, iconic lighting, and high-end fixtures and finishes in every room.
The grandest floor is, of course, the drawing room. A classic staircase leads to the open-plan triple drawing room, which offers three elegant living and entertaining areas. Highlights include high ceilings, original moldings and two wood-burning fireplaces. At the front of the house is a formal dining room. At the rear, a library overlooks the south-facing garden. A bar and powder room connect the spaces and provide a comfortable feel for guests.
The garden level is the working engine of the home, beginning with a separate entrance and mudroom. A generous kitchen is anchored by a massive center island. Spacious cabinetry surrounds high-end appliances, and a garden-facing seating area provides a relaxed entertaining option.
Three sets of steel-framed glass doors open onto a bluestone paved garden with built-in lighting and irrigation and a gas grill. This floor also includes a private guest bedroom with a full bath and a wood-burning fireplace.
The next floor features a luxurious master suite. To the rear is a bedroom and living area with a custom dressing room. Two marble-accented bathrooms feature a soaking tub, iconic designer lighting and bespoke joinery.
The top floor has three more bedrooms and a heavenly study with 13-foot ceilings and exposed original beams. Another highlight of this floor is a small private terrace.
A fully equipped basement provides laundry facilities and storage space. The home’s street-level entrance features a virtual doorman for security and convenience.
(Offer details: 238 East 19th Street at CityRealty)
(By Matthew Lesser, Tori Landon and Michael Pinchasick by Leslie J. Garfield)
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