If you ever dreamed of living in a rarely available charming duplex in a luxury doorman building on the UES, moments away from the East River, you have found your new home! This unique 3 bedroom 2 bathroom combination apartment has breathtaking direct river views, a townhouse feel and is just off the esplanade. It is designed for gracious living. As you enter the first floor there is a foyer, a full bathroom, two bedrooms, and a bonus separate home office. There is also a separate area for a private washer/dryer which is permitted with co-op board approval. Throughout the entire home, there is an abundance of storage with outfitted closets. As one ascends the gracious U staircase to the 2nd floor, you will immediately be dazzled by the sunlight streaming through the oversized picturesque living room window and unobstructed water views. Adjacent to the living room is a king-sized primary bedroom with a renovated en-suite marble bathroom. Just off the bedroom, there is a sunroom where you can enjoy your morning coffee while taking in the brilliant direct views of the east river. The updated kitchen has stainless steel appliances, with a dishwasher and a microwave. As a bonus, there is a small outdoor terrace that you can turn into your own private urban oasis. One Gracie Terrace is an elegant postwar cooperative with full-time doorman service, a live-in superintendent, a state-of-the-art fitness center with Peloton and Cybex machines, a central laundry room, storage, a bike room, a landscaped courtyard garden, and an on-site parking garage. Pets are welcome. Guarantors are allowed. There is a 2% flip tax paid by the buyer. Nestled on a peaceful cul-de-sac off East End Avenue, this home puts the stunning East River esplanade and beloved Carl Schurz Park right outside your door. This sought-after Upper East Side location is surrounded by world-class dining, shopping, and nightlife venues. There's easy access to various methods of transportation including the Second Avenue Q and 4/5/6 trains and bus service, CitiBikes, the East 90th Street Ferry Terminal, FDR, and East River crossings.