Description

Enjoy magnificent views of the New York skyline, glorious sunrises and sunsets, and access to the 2,600 square foot wrap-around terrace from almost every room. You will be living in a magical garden in the sky, with 85 feet of Central Park frontage right outside your door. The apartment is ideal for entertaining and in-home dining, with abundant space both indoors and out, combining the comforts of a country house with the sophistication of white glove living in the city. The elevator opens directly into your own private foyer, which divides the public and private rooms. The 40-foot great room has high ceilings, herringbone floors, and a wood burning fireplace; it offers multiple seating areas, for living, dining and reading, all with views onto the park. French doors open onto both the terrace and the central courtyard, allowing gentle breezes to flow through. The windowed chef's kitchen boasts wide open views as far as the George Washington Bridge and Riverside Church, and has granite countertops, a pantry and a door onto the terrace. It features top-of-the line appliances, including a Viking range, Sub Zero refrigerator and Bosch dishwasher. The master bedroom is an oasis of serenity from which you can see the geyser on the reservoir and the changing colors of the leaves. French doors with beautiful brass hardware open onto the terrace, offering breathtaking southwest views. It has a windowed en suite marble bathroom with Dornbracht fixtures, a huge walk-in closet, and two additional large closets. Down a beautiful hallway are two additional well proportioned bedrooms, one of which makes a perfect home office. There is an elegant windowed bath that doubles as a powder room. The hallway also has French doors opening onto the central courtyard. The apartment is in excellent condition, wired for sound and also features a Miele washer and dryer. This special penthouse provides privacy and ease of living all on one floor, with NSEW exposures, extraordinary natural light, and central air conditioning. It transfers with a storage bin. This handsome full service white glove coop was designed by renowned architect J.E.R. Carpenter and built in 1926. It is pet friendly and includes a fitness center, bike and laundry rooms. Pied--terre is permitted. Can you keep a secret? People who live in this neighborhood don't want anyone to find out how good it is! The building is located on historic Museum Mile. The charming North Meadow of Central Park is directly opposite, and the Reservoir, Tennis Courts and Conservatory Garden are all close by. This is a rare opportunity for a sophisticated buyer to purchase a signature home.