welcome to an elegant and spacious full of light one bedroom coop jewel with wood burning fireplace and private terrace for al fresco dining in the eastgate residences. as one enters this unique and sophisticated home, one is welcomed by original and beautiful plank wood floors and a murano ceiling light fixture in the gracious foyer. the foyer flows into the large living room with new windows bringing in eastern light. there is an inviting wood burning fireplace in the living room for cozy autumn and winter evenings. the cherry wood coffered ceilings add to the ambiance. this beautifully designed home has a door to the glorious bedroom with built-in shelves and a beautifully appointed walk-in closet and windows allowing in the soft north-eastern light. the ensuite windowed tiled bathroom boasts a huge cast iron and porcelain soaking tub and shower and pedestal sink. the entire apartment is extremely quiet. from the bedroom, one can access the large over 21' terrace with table and chairs for al fresco dining. one can watch the sun rise and the moon rise and the beautiful sky at sunset with the completely open east and north views. the retractable awning provides shade and protection from rain. the door to the terrace is new and a custom copy of the original. the windowed kitchen boasts all new stainless-steel appliances, including a bertazzoni stove, and open shelving so one can see what one has. the bottom enclosed cupboards feature roll-out drawers. there are abundant closets, two of which are walk in. there is new through the wall air-conditioning. this is a home where one will fall in love and stay in love. everything is perfection: nothing to do but to bring your clothes. happy describes the feeling one has while in your new home. created in 1929 by developers bing and bing and architect emory roth, the stately and elegant coop at 225 east 73rd street features a full-time doorman for the 13 floors of 88 apartments, an exercise room, a courtyard garden with tables, chairs, and gas grill for dining, a laundry room, a bike room. the monthly maintenance includes electric, heat, and water. pets are allowed, as well as washer /dryers in the units. the second avenue subway is just around the corner as well as the cross- town buses. the location could not be better with central park, the east river promenade, parks, grocery stores, and all that make a neighborhood wonderful.