Ova vila od vapnenca u Lenox Hillu je iznimna, s mnogim očuvanim izvanrednim originalnim detaljima. Adresa 18 East 76th idealno se nalazi pored chic hotela Surrey i Central Parka između 5. i Madison Avenije, dok je legendarni hotel Carlyle za kutom. Izvorno izgrađena 1881. kao viktorijanska smeđa kamenica, Henry Block ju je kupio 1906. godine. Angažirao je arhitekta Henryja Hertza da unaprijedi kuću u Beaux-Arts ljepotu kakva je danas, stil trenutka. Mjera 22’ široka i 100’ duboka, Block House bila je i ostaje apsolutno idealna za zabavljanje! Ovo je jedinstvena prilika za vlasništvo nad doista izvanrednom nekretninom.
Dobrodošli u Zlatno doba Manhattana!
Prošetajte uz kamenčane stepenice prolazeći kroz predsoblje u impresivni prednji salon s korintskim stupovima koji ukrašavaju zidove i podupiru visoke 14’ ukrašene stropove. Dočekuje vas monumentalni kamin s velikim ogledalom nasuprot prekrasnim stepenicama od kovanog željeza. Hrastovi podovi u riblju kost s marquetryjem su u izvanrednom stanju. Francuska ogledala s rešetkastim vratima otvaraju se u intimnu dnevnu sobu s 2 visoka francuska prozora okrenuta prema E76th s monumentalnim ogledalima na oba zida i mramornim kaminom. Napustivši ovu sobu i hodajući prema jugu kroz široki hodnik, dolazite do stražnjeg salona s još jednim velikim mramornim kaminom i ogledalom. Dramatični kristalni luster je krunski dragulj. Prolazeći kroz drugi salon, ulazite u prostranu kancelariju. Lukasti prozor koji zauzima cijeli zapadni zid, s vlastitim sjedećim prostorom donosi svjetlost. Diskretna zaključana vrata u panelima zida vode do tajne kancelarijske smočnice i polu kupatila.
Silazeći jedan kat s ulice, s posebnim ulazom, stambeni apartman u vrtu je prostran dvosobni, trenutno odvojen za poslugu.
Možete uzeti europski veličinu dizala do trećeg kata kako biste ušli u veličanstveni dnevni boravak s visokim stropovima i crnim mramornim kaminom. Postoje 3 visoka mahagonijem obložena francuska prozora s kamenim balustradama koji gledaju prema krošnjama istočne 76. ulice. Skrenite prema jugu kroz hodnik s mahagonijem obloženim ogledalima s kliznim vratima na oba kraja. Uđite u formalnu blagovaonicu s bijelim mramornim kaminom, nadopunjenim još jednim velikim ogledalom. Blagovaonica se nastavlja na područje s prozora na zapadu i zahodom koji vodi do pune kuhinje. Pripremite gurmanske obroke s Wolf peći veličine kuhara.
Treći kat ugosti veliku glavnu spavaću sobu s visokim stropovima i en-suite kupaonicom. Postoje 3 visoka lukasta francuska prozora okrenuta prema E 76th i hodnik s visokim zidnim odijeljenim ormarima. Dvije dodatne spavaće sobe na 4. katu nalaze se na južnom kraju kuće, jedna s bijelim kaminom, a obje s visokim američkim prozorima. Treći kat ima još 2 kupaonice, jedna od mramora s bideom, a druga s jacuzzijem.
Peti kat ima još jednu veliku spavaću sobu okrenutu prema sjeveru s en-suite kupaonicom. Postoji još jedna puna kupaonica u hodniku. Okrenuto prema jugu, nalazi se još jedna blagovaonica s dnevnim prostorom i susjednom krovnom terasom, kuhinjom povrtnicom i kućnom kancelarijom.
Trenutni vlasnik koristi 4 spavaće sobe uz dodatne 2 u sobama za poslugu. Tehnički, ovo je kuća sa 8 spavaćih soba i 8,5 kupaonica u 10,000 četvornih stopa sa 7 kamina i 3 kuhinje, uključujući i odvojene prostorije za poslugu.
Sljedeći vlasnik vjerojatno će htjeti dati ovoj fantastičnoj nekretnini dodatnu ljubav i pažnju s modernizacijom, dok će očuvati njezinu veličanstvenu ljepotu!

This Lenox Hill limestone mansion is exceptional with much of its magnificent original details lovingly preserved. 18 East 76th is ideally located next door to the chic Surrey Hotel and Central Park between 5th and Madison Avenues, with the legendary Carlyle Hotel around the corner. Originally built in 1881 as a Victorian brownstone, Henry Block purchased it in 1906. He hired architect Henry Hertz to upgrade the house to the Beaux-Arts beauty it is today, the style du jour. Measuring 22’ wide and 100’ deep, The Block House was and remains absolutely ideal for entertaining! This is a unique opportunity to own a truly remarkable property.
Welcome to Manhattan’s Gilded Age!
Walk up the limestone stairs passing through the foyer into the impressive front parlor with Corinthian columns adorning the walls upholding the soaring 14’ornate ceilings. You are greeted by a monumental fireplace topped with a massive mirror opposite a beautiful wrought iron staircase. The oak herring bone floors with marquetry are in remarkably good condition. French mirrored paned doors open into an intimate sitting room with 2 tall French windows facing E76th with monumental mirrors on both walls, and a marble fireplace. Leaving this room, and walking south through a wide corridor, you arrive in the rear parlor with another massive marble fireplace and mirror. A dramatic crystal chandelier is the crown jewel. Passing through the second parlor, you step into a generously sized office. An arched window measuring the entire west wall, with its own window seat brings in light. A discreet locked door in the wall paneling leads to a secret office pantry and half bath.
Descending one flight from the street, with a separate entrance, the garden apartment is a spacious two bedroom, currently the servants quarters.
You could take the European sized elevator to the third floor to enter a glorious living room with high ceilings, and a black marble fireplace. There are 3 tall mahogany encased French windows with limestone balustrades overlooking the treetops of East 76th Street. Turn south through a mahogany mirrored- cabinet hall with pocket doors on either end. Enter the formal dining room with a white marble fireplace, topped by yet another massive mirror. The dining room flows to an area with a west bay window, and powder room leading to the full kitchen. Create gourmet meals with the chef’s sized Wolf stove.
The third floor hosts a large primary bedroom with high ceilings and ensuite bath. There are 3 tall arched French windows facing E 76th, and a corridor of tall wall compartmented closets. Two additional bedrooms on the 4th floor are in the south end of the house, one with a white fireplace, and both with tall American windows. The third floor has 2 more bathrooms, one in marble with a bidet, and the other has a jacuzzi.
The Fifth floor has an additional large bedroom facing north with ensuite bath. There is an additional full bathroom in the hall. Facing south, is another dining living area with an adjacent roof terrace, a galley kitchen, and a home office.
The current owner utilizes 4 bedrooms plus the 2 in the maids quarters. Technically this is an 8 bedroom and 8.5 bathroom home in 10,000 square feet with 7 fireplaces, and 3 kitchens including the servants quarters.
The next owner will likely want to give this fantastic property some additional tender loving care with some contemporary updating while leaving its splendid magnificence in tact!