Exceptionally rare opportunity to own a high floor-through N line home in the fully landmarked St. Urban at 285 Central Park West. Apartment 10N has not be on the market since the original owners purchased the unit in the 1930s. It remains with its original 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom pre-war layout still intact. All of the main living areas, as well as the master suite within the buildings distinct round corner tower, face Central Park and overlook the Reservoir.
A unique windowed entry foyer welcomes you into this remarkable grand residence, where you are immediately drawn into the exceptional over-sized main living and dining areas with three windows showcasing incredible large picturesque views east, south and north of Central Park and the Reservoir. The rooms are connected by over-sized, painted glass double doors.
The beautiful master bedroom suite, rounded out inside the buildings corner dome, features three windows with scenic eastern park views and a sizable en-suite windowed bath. A long hallway with full-bath leads to three more generous bedrooms, all with north-facing city views over beautiful Upper West Side land-marked townhouses. Accessed off the entry hall, a butlers pantry leads to the eat-in kitchen as well as two staff rooms and a full-bath.
Apartment 10N, a rare home of space and volume, is in good estate condition with 12 high ceilings, restored crown moldings, dark hardwood floors, new oversized picturesque windows, as well as through-wall AC units.
The St. Urban is a fully landmarked Beaux-Arts building in the Upper West Sides Historic District, designed by Robert T. Lyons and completed in 1906. Its elaborate design with a high mansard roof and round corner tower, crowned by a dome and story-high copper lantern, represents the many significant structures of its pre-war time. The St. Urban is well known for its grand-scaled porte cochère, and offers its residents the utmost in service, privacy and security. Amenities include a 24-hour doorman, basketball court, health club, and bike room.
There is truly nothing like this on the market in New York City.
