Property Description

The George Abbott and Katherine Dodge Brownell House Located on one of Manhattan's most coveted townhouse blocks, this four story, 18.9 foot wide brownstone, built in 1937 and designed by prominent architect Harvey Stevenson, has a separate formal entrance and gated service entrance. This residence is an example of classical twentieth century elegance blended with modern architectural integrity and executed with great ingenuity by the architect. The garden is landscaped with mature trees and shrubs including Japanese Flowering Dogwood, Ilex Japonica and Wisteria. The house has five bedrooms, four full bathrooms and two powder rooms. Lower Level:The main entrance has a grand circular skylit stairway rising through the core of the house which one passes thru to a formal dining room looking out onto the garden. The kitchen is accessible through the dining room or through the entry hallway. Second Floor:One enters a grand living room with 11 foot floor to ceiling bay windows with a balcony overlooking the rear garden which floods the room with light. Graced with exquisite crown moldings and a marble fireplace, this room is perfect for formal entertaining or family gatherings. Two maid's rooms with shared bath are located at the front of the house and have a service stairway to the kitchen and pantry. Third Floor:This floor is divided into two levels. The first possesses a spacious bedroom with bay windows overlooking 78th Street and an en-suite bath. The second level houses the current master bedroom with fireplace and en-suite bath and features lovely views of the garden. Fourth Floor:This floor is also divided into two levels. A skylit landing leads into another bedroom with skylit bath and views of the treetops on 78th Street. The second level enters into a studio library with 20 foot ceilings and 12 x 12 foot windows overlooking the treetops of the garden. A whimsical railed staircase leads to the roof deck with a pergola.

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