102 E 22ND Street #PHD

Country Living in the City! Unique PENTHOUSE designed and curated by owner- a renowned garden editor and stylist. Perched on top of a charming prewar elevator coop a block from Gramercy Park, this home offers privacy with only two apartments on the landing and a serene escape from urban life. The huge exquisitely landscaped wrap around terrace surrounds the one bedroom apt that includes a wood burning fireplace, 10 ft ceilings, S/E/W exposures with amazing garden and city views from seven over sized windows and French doors. A modernist and elegant renovation with Farrow and Ball painted walls and custom cabinetry throughout designed by Atlas Industries achieving ample storage while maintaining an open airy feel. Sleek and sophisticated, the attention to detail and craftsmanship is everywhere. Published in two design books: "The Stuff of Life" by Hilary Robinson and "Details: A Stylist's Secrets to Creating Inspired Interiors" by Lili Diallo.The extraordinary 800 sq ft terrace, landscaped by Lindsey Taylor Design, includes four- season plantings: Boxwood hedge, Cherry Laurel hedge, Japanese Maple, Conifers, Limelight Hydrangeas, Climbing Hydrangea, Ferns, David Austin Roses, Perennial plantings of allium, sage, dianthus, lavender, euphorbia, and strawberries! Custom planters by Atlas Industries, Belgium Atelier Vierkant and Campania International, and a corner with potting/storage shed. Kitchen: Morrocan tile floor, Gaggenau cooktop, Subzero under counter refrigerator, stunning soapstone counters, walls and shelves, Flo Glo Ball light fixture, windowed with garden view. Living Room: Custom built in bookshelves and cabinetry, two exposures and French glass doors to terrace providing brilliant sun with both city and garden views, wood burning fireplace, a glorious room with an indoor/outdoor atmosphere. Bedroom: Large window with beautiful view of garden, handcrafted solid wood queen bed designed by Atlas Industries, generous built in custom closets and pocket door. Bathroom: Huge and stylish with oak closets and cabinets, porcelain tub and sink with classic European fixtures, windowed overlooking garden.A one of a kind hideaway- no need to leave the city!Gramercy Arms is a well-established prewar 86 unit coop with live-in super, pet friendly, common laundry and storage, near all transportation, shops, restaurants. Novita, a chick Michelin 2017 guide noted Italian restaurant adjacent to building offers 20% discount to residents and room service, and has outdoor dining. SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY