1119 E 53

Designed & built in 1978 by noted contemporary architect David Swan, this end house was one of only 4 dramatic terrace homes built in Hyde Park. The current owner hired Swan in the mid 2000's to design & build a new kitchen to align with the original vision of the house. The house is noted for its private face to the street, but its breathtaking south facade (which is almost all glass) embraces the sun & beautiful gardens. Each room opens out to the patio & yard on the main floor and to decks that span the entire rear walls of the 2nd and 3rd floors. Light pours into the interior of the house with its dramatic staircase. Four bedrooms: two on the 2nd floor (each with its own bath) & two more on the 3rd floor that share the hall bath. The laundry room is also conveniently located on the top floor. There is no basement: it is built on a slab. The roofs & HVAC were new in 2013. Completely tuckpointed in 2009. All of the parapet coping stones were just replaced. Great location near it all.