126 East 65th Street is a 5-story, 20 foot wide gated townhouse with elevator situated between Park and Lexington Avenues. The block comprises mostly private single family homes. The townhouse, originally built by F. S. Barus in 1874, features a beautiful brownstone façade, central heat and air-conditioning, humidification system, security system and irrigation system for the garden, terrace and roof garden. The elegant entrance hall features a black and white marble floor and adjoining powder room. The home has a large dining room with 2 skylights and French doors that lead to the garden. The kitchen, designed by Wolfgang Puck, features top-of-the-line appliances. The parlor floor has an inviting living room, library, wet bar and large terrace overlooking the garden. The master bedroom floor has a second library/large dressing room and marble bath. There are 4+ additional bedrooms and baths, a roof terrace with open city views, and a temperature controlled wine cellar in the basement.
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