241 East 48th Street Midtown East Townhouse For Sale

241 East 48th Street – Endless Elegance, Historic Roots, Modern Luxury\n\nLocated in prestigious Turtle Bay Gardens, a historic and exclusive enclave with a shared, manicured garden where properties rarely become available\n\nOnce home to notable residents: Katherine Hepburn, Bob Dylan, Stephen Sondheim, E.B. White\n\nApproximately 5,500 SF | 20’ wide Georgian townhouse | 5 floors + finished cellar\n\nMulti-year, Landmarks-approved, level-five gut renovation—ensuring the highest standards in preservation and quality—with custom finishes from Portugal\n\n4 Bedrooms | 5.5 Bathrooms | Elevator access to all floors\n\nSmart home and security system for enhanced convenience and peace of mind | Steel-reinforced structure ensures long-term durability and silent floors | Humidity-controlled, zoned HVAC provides personalized comfort and energy efficiency throughout the home| Steel-reinforced structure | Humidity-controlled, zoned HVAC\n\nGround Floor: Chef’s kitchen with waterfall island, sunlit grand room with 20’ ceilings and skylight, dining area, gas fireplace, powder room\n\nParlor Floor: Formal living room, Juliet balcony, gas fireplace, built-in library\n\nThird Floor: Two en-suite bedrooms with expansive closets, garden, and street views\n\nFourth Floor: Full-floor primary suite with spa bath, soaking tub, shower, double vanity, walk-in closet\n\nFifth Floor: Open loft-style suite, full bath, kitchenette, terrace overlooking private garden\n\nCellar: Entertainment room/gym, full bath, mechanicals, laundry, ample storage\n\nLush private garden + access to Turtle Bay’s willow-lined communal esplanade\n\nPrime Midtown East location, near cultural institutions, fine dining, UN, and East River\n\nOffered well below replacement value—estimated to save the new owner over $2 million in renovation costs—this is a true turnkey masterpiece\n\n