THE RIVER IS EVERYWHERE<br><br>In the mist of a cosmopolitan city, walking home to One Sutton Place South is like walking home to the country. Each block is quieter than the last, until you arrive at a serene, elegant limestone cooperative built in 1927 by Henry Phipps, Jr. Upon entering, you are greeted by elegant green gardens followed by views of the incomparable East River.<br><br>UNIQUE BUILDING FEATURES<br>This building is positioned on the eastern side of Sutton Place South directly overlooking its own gardens and the riveting currents of the East River. It has a covered Porte-Cochere that makes entry to this building particularly private. There are three attendants who provide immediate assistance.<br><br>THE RENOVATION<br>Engaging the most talented artisans and designers, this 2 bedroom two-and-a-half bath residence has been skillfully restored and renovated by the owner to include features such as: new windows, electric, and plumbing; steam shower and jacuzzi in the master suite; working wood-burning fireplace in the living room; central air-conditioning with two air compressors and humidification system; audio and alarm system; restored original wood paneling and an unusually large private storage room in the basement measuring 7'8" x 12'2".<br><br>THE APARTMENT<br>There are 13 windows each with East River views. Just those windows facing east offer over 50 feet of East River views. There are 3 corner rooms that increase the light that spills into this apartment.<br><br>The first corner room, the living room, also has a wood-burning fireplace and faces both east and south. The master suite is the second major corner room, granting a panorama encompassing Morgan and Vanderbilt's townhouses on Sutton Place to the north and the 59th Street bridge to the east. The master suite begins with hallways replete with storage: two large closets as you enter and an array of custom-designed closets between the master bedroom and bath. The windowed master bathroom includes a steam shower and Jacuzzi bathtub. The third corner room is a kitchen with a gorgeous eight Riverview.<br><br>This apartment is distinguished by its gracious and spacious layout of beautifully proportioned rooms. Sunlight spills into each room through all 13 windows of this masterfully renovated residence. 3% flip tax paid by the purchaser.<br><br>In summary, it has been said that nothing does more to combat stress and to maintain health than to be in the presence of nature and water. This apartment offers both in abundance.