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Create your classic six dream home in this sprawling three-bedroom, three-bathroom offering grand pre-war proportions and a wood-burning fireplace in a full-service, white-glove upscale lenox hill cooperative just one block from central park and the museum mile.  A semi-private marble entryway delivers you to this spacious residence featuring soaring beamed ceilings, oversized windows and handsome millwork throughout.  A gracious foyer bordered by closets ushers you into the expansive living room, where built-in bookcases flank a stately fireplace.  French doors open to the corner dining room, the perfect setting for lively gatherings.  Ahead, the windowed kitchen leads to classic maids' quarters, including a bathroom and service entrance.  A separate wing houses two appreciable bedrooms with en suite windowed bathrooms and generous closet space.  Exceptionally quiet at the rear of the building.  Put your personal stamp on this refined co-op to create a sophisticated upper east side home ready for its next chapter of comfortable living and elegant entertaining.  55 east 72nd street is a neo-renaissance limestone and brick building designed in 1924 by alfred joseph bodker.  Residents enjoy 24-hour doorman service, a full-time resident manager, private storage, a bike room and a glorious rooftop garden.  Pets, pieds-à-terre and 40% financing are allowed with board approval.  Situated in a prime location between madison and park avenues within the upper east side historic district, this fine home delivers lenox hill prestige and convenience with easy access to central park's 842 acres of iconic outdoor space.  Stroll the world-famous institutions along museum mile, or just around the corner browse madison avenue's luxe boutiques and cafés, including ralph lauren, lanvin, apple, ladurée and prada.  Transportation options are abundant with 6, q and f trains, excellent bus service including the 72nd street crosstown to the upper west side, and citibikes, all nearby.  


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