This grand and sophisticated apartment located in a full service white glove cooperative on prestigious 57th Street has been meticulously renovated to appeal to the most discerning buyer. With three exposures and two terraces and bathed in sunlight all day, this gracious home has three bedrooms plus a library and four bathrooms. The thoughtful split-wing layout is ideal both for formal entertaining and for casual living. Enter into the elegant entry foyer leading to the spectacularly restored and stately mahogany paneled living room with open city views and access to the 32-foot planted terrace. Perfect for alfresco dining while enjoying views overlooking midtown's city lights, the south-facing terrace is outfitted with lighting, a retractable awning and a drip irrigation system.
The extra-large and inviting eat-in kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring custom cabinetry, 48-inch Wolf range with double oven, Sub Zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, and an abundance of storage, counter space and windows. As a bonus, the large terrace is also accessible from the kitchen, where you can drink your morning coffee or grow your own herbs. The generously sized corner dining room with space for two seating areas, access to the second terrace and French doors opening into the library has incredible open city views and a pass through to the sizable adjacent butler's pantry with full size Sub Zero refrigerator and another dishwasher. There are two master suites and an additional third bedroom, with one of the master suites boasting his and her marble bathrooms and a large dressing area.
The apartment is fully wired for sound and has an extraordinary 20 custom closets, including five walk-in! Beautifully restored hardwood floors, custom woodwork and crown molding throughout, thermostatic temperature controls in every room and top of the line Thermopane windows round out this not to be missed gem. Miele washer/dryer in the apartment. Maintenance includes all utilities and basic cable. Wonderfully located in the heart of Manhattan's finest dining and shopping and minutes from transportation, this sought after building has a full-time staff, live-in resident manager and permits up to 65% financing. Pets allowed. The halls are newly renovated. Foreign purchasers welcome. This must-see home truly has it all!
