A quiet and unique home across the street from the Turtle Bay Gardens Historic District, 235 East 49th Street, 1E is a lofted studio with 13-foot ceilings, a renovated kitchen and bathroom, hardwood floors, and oversized windows. The home offers two storage lofts, three large closets, a separate office nook, and close to 700 square feet of living space. Lovely architectural and practical details punctuate the main living space in 1E. In addition to the 13-foot ceilings, recessed lighting, an artistic ceiling fan and wall sconces create texture and life in this space. There is a tucked away corner for sitting or reading, and ample room for a separate six-person dining area, which has its own overhead light fixture. The kitchen features granite countertops, new appliances from Miele and Bosch including a full-size range and a dishwasher, and is equipped with plenty of cabinet space. Across from the kitchen, the oversized bathroom includes additional closet space, a soaking tub, and stone walls and flooring. The stone basin sink, open shelving, and floor mosaic create both a serene and functional space. The full-height lofted space includes a sleeping nook, with built-in sconces and room for a queen bed, another storage space, and a versatile office or lounge space. Built in 1927, 235 East 49th Street is a former monastery that is now a 75-unit cooperative. The building has a laundry room, a landscaped roof deck with open views, a live-in super, and a part-time doorman, 7:30am to 11:30pm. *All dimensions are approximate*
