1 Sutton Place South   Unit MAISA

Often considered to be one of Manhattans most elegant apartments, this unique Sutton Place maisonette is surrounded by the famous gardens of One Sutton Place South. Sitting on the edge of the river this garden is an oasis of quiet refinement, brimming with over 400 spring bulbs, specimen blooming trees, blue hydrangeas, hosts, towering Ginko Trees, and a whole host of other plantings. In this apartment one wakes to quiet birdsong and, through tall windows, looks out over green foliage, manicured lawns and glimmering river beyond. This magical property has been completely renovated by Albert Hadley to encompass over 4,700 square feet of refined Georgian elegance. This maisonette enjoys an unusual amount of privacy and quiet. It can be entered either through the elegant building lobby with uniformed doormen and elevator attendant, or through a separate entrance designed for this apartment around the corner with limestone detailing and mahogany door. The entrance gallery has the chic black and white signature Candela marble floor, and opens into a splendid living room with tall windows looking out over the lawn and garden. There is a bay window at one end by the wood burning fireplace as a quiet place to study lawns and boats floating on the river beyond. The Library occupies a corner, and is framed in foliage viewing emerald lawns. The stately dining room has a wood burning fireplace framed with alcoves. The rooms are of generous proportions with high ceilings and beautiful millwork. Currently configured as a generous 4 bedroom apartment, the masionette at One Sutton Place south allows one to enjoy a true escape from city life, though right in the heart of it.This wonderful apartment is one of Rosario Candelas triumphs.