142 E 38th Street

Originally built in 1861, this sun-flooded 20-foot wide townhouse is located in the Murray Hill Historic District. It is four stories and approximately 4,220 square feet. The outdoor spaces consist of an enormous south-facing lush landscaped garden and a beautifully planted roof terrace, both have automatic watering and lighting systems. In addition there is an elevator and four wood burning fireplaces. The iconic Chrysler Building is visible from all floors of the home with beautiful evening views of its sparkling lighted top. GARDEN FLOOROff a gated forecourt is an entrance galley that leads to an entertainment room with a wood burning fireplace and a renovated kitchen with a breakfast room. Glass doors open onto the lavish garden that is 41 feet long and is ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining. In the front there is a guest bedroom with two closets and an en-suite full bathroom. Two large hallway closets complete this floor.PARLOR FLOORThe grand parlor floor has a corner 212 foot-long living room with five windows facing south and east. The magnificent room overlooks the garden, has a wood burning fireplace and 114 ceilings. There is a formal dining room with a wood burning fireplace and three windows overlooking the picturesque tree lined street. This floor also houses a full guest bathroom and a large storage closet.THIRD FLOORThe third floor has two large bedroom suites. One is currently being used as a library and has a kitchenette.FOURTH FLOORThe top floor has a corner master suite with four windows facing south and east with beautiful garden views. It has an en-suite bathroom with a skylight. There are two additional bedrooms, a hallway bathroom with a skylight and two hallway closets.ROOF TERRACEThe roof terrace is a tranquil oasis making it a wonderful setting for evening cocktails and beautiful sunsets.BASEMENTThe basement has a laundry area and a wine cellar.