Nestled on a special cul-de-sac on East 51st overhanging the East River, you walk through iron gates and a magical garden where European charm awaits you to get to this stellar top floor corner 3 bedroom apartment with 61 feet of frontage on the river. This truly unique 7 into a 6 room renovated apartment will blow you away! Located on the top floor of the building, enjoy unobstructed views from three sunny exposures. The corner living room, with its extraordinary five casement windows with one-of-a-kind stain-glassed nautical designs, faces East and South looking at all the activity of the East River and the small park below. The living room also features a wood-burning fireplace and gorgeous hardwood floors, high ceilings and moldings. The bright corner dining room faces south and west and has five large new windows. The eat-in kitchen is fit for any cook with a 6 burner stove that vents to the outside, two separate sinks, SubZero refrigerator, plentiful storage, banquetteand a washer/dryer. Off of the enormous gallery, the apartment features three large bedrooms all facing the East River. One of the bedrooms is currently being used as a library/sitting room off of the primary bedrooms suite. Both windowed bathrooms also face the river and are nicely renovated. The apartment is in move-in condition and has central air-conditioning. 455 East 51st Street is a boutique prewar cooperative with unparalleled charm and character. Located right next to a small park, blocks away from the horde of restaurants, amenities include a 24-hour doorman and live-in super, private courtyard gardens, a gym, private storage, and a lovely rooftop terrace that possesses expansive views of the East River, Roosevelt Island, and Long Island City, similar to those in the apartment. The building is pet-friendly and Pied-a-terre is OK. There is a 2% flip tax.