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TOWNHOUSE WITH CENTRAL PARK VIEWS!!! Those desiring a palatial residence know that with New York townhouses - width and location is everything - in the case of 249 Central Park West, neither can be equaled. This 25 foot wide, four-story row house with raised basements in the Queen Anne style of architecture was commissioned in 1887by William Noble and built by Edward Angell to rival the mansions which lined Fifth Avenue. Suitable for the grandest entertaining yet affording the most gracious of traditional style, the mansion offers the ultimate in discretion and luxury for the well-heeled mogul. A diamond in the rough, most of the demolition work has been completed in preparation for the buildings metamorphosis. Original historic details such as carved mahogany mantles, bay windows, paneled dining room, and Tiffany era stained glass windows have been retained. The turret, gable and bay windows frame-2558855

This high floor dramatic and luxurious new penthouse six bedroom condominium is a rare find and the last sponsor listing at the famed 535 West End Avenue! Magnificently renovated and appointed, this six bedroom, six and a half bath full floor home has amazing light, four exposures and panoramic views. From the private landing with both resident and staff entrances you enter into the 28 foot gallery in the style of such grand architects as Emory Roth and Rosario Candela. Off the gallery is the 29 by 16 foot formal dining room with fabulous open north views. The 28 by 20 foot living room has a fireplace which can be wood burning or gas, and boasts direct river views and open North city views from 2 walls of windows. Between the Living room and the kitchen is a huge den or library-a perfect place for relaxing and informal gathering. This room also has direct river views from a wall of windows. The kitchen is a masterpiece. Designed and crafted by Smallbone of Devises of London, this suburban sized kitchen has a large center island, both gas and electric stoves and ovens, a Sub Zero refrigerator, 2 Miele dishwashers, and two sinks. The eating area is as large as a dining room, allowing for every day casual dining or even larger gatherings. This stunning kitchen is bathed all day in Southern and Western light with open midtown views and river views too. The bedroom wing has 6 bedrooms, or five plus a river view staff room. The exquisite corner master suite has an adjacent sitting room, a curved window and open East and North views. There are two sumptuous bathrooms with natural stone and Waterworks fixtures and fittings and several walk in closets. There are also 3 large bedrooms facing East and one facing South and East, each with its own new designer bathroom done in different natural stone palettes. Two additional bedrooms face West and share a bathroom, and could serve as bedrooms or staff rooms. High ceilings, rosewood and-

Experience the elegant detail and warmth of a beautifully restored 19th century brownstone on New York's first landmarked block just off Central Park. A stunning family home restored to its original grandeur, the floor plan seamlessly integrates all the conveniences for city life today with what remarkably remained of the house's past. Enjoy beautifully proportioned rooms with their original panelling and floor designs, original mantles, a sweeping staircase with an intricate banister, and stunning panelling with inlay and carving. The layout, enhanced by a sculptural staircase in the extension, provides light and was conceived to accommodate frequent entertaining, optimizing flow from the mosaic entry on the high stoop, into double front and back parlours, then down to a contemporary dining room and beautiful garden terrace. This special house was restored to provide a sense of history, privacy, originality, and the magic of gracious living. 31 West 76th Street, a 20 foot wide townhouse with 11 foot ceilings was built in 1887, on what is considered to be one of the most beautiful and desirable, tree-lined Central Park West blocks. George M. Walgrove, an active architect of the time, built this wonderful home as one in a row of six private residences for newly minted moguls. 78th Street between Central Park West and Columbus, is today an elegant block with all of its original brownstones in tact and the first whole Central Park block to achieve landmark designation in 1973. A few steps down, the entrance on the garden floor opens to a large kitchen that spans the width of the house. A U-shaped granite serving counter, two sinks, a double Sub Zero refrigerator, a large Viking stove with a grill top, dishwasher, and tons of cabinet space are featured. A well placed powder room and deep closet complete this welcoming family hub of the house. In the rear, a modern formal dining room reveals original ceiling beams and has French doors that open out to a

Built circa 1900 by architect Theodore E.Thomson, this gorgeous Renaissance Revival style townhouse was gut renovated six years ago, and restored to its original single family splendor. Six stories plus cellar, the spacious 9000+ sq ft, are elegantly designed and constructed with the finest materials and finishes. With five bedrooms, seven full baths, four half baths, an elevator, a penthouse gym, five outdoor terraces, a landscaped garden, and an 1,800 sq. ft. recreation space in the cellar, this home is a dream for both living and entertaining. Finished by the current owners in 2008, the original home was taken down to the four outside walls and reconstructed of steel and concrete. Installed are multi-zoned Mitsubishi heating and cooling systems, radiant floor heating, Crestron security, Lutron lighting, mahogany stairs and hard wood floors. This state-of-the-art renovation includes thumb-print security system and video surveillance accessible by touch-screens throughout the home. Reproduced period details, such as unusual wide stair banisters with matching newel posts, and muted raised-panel wainscoting, reflect an earlier time in construction and lend a venerable feel to this new-construction home. No expense spared, this offering is a unique opportunity for the distinguished buyer to own a home carefully crafted with the finest materials. Located on one of the Upper West Side's finest tree-lined park blocks, this townhouse is just steps from Riverside Park, transportation, fine restaurants, shoppes, and academic institutions. Cellar: Complete with elevator access, this tremendous lot-sized cellar has been dug-out with 8'ht ceilings, and is finished as a media/recreation room with half bath, maids room with full bath, mechanicals room, and closets to spare. Garden Level: The family living floor presents a comfortable family room, half bath, office, and large eat-in chefs kitchen opening onto the landscaped garden. In addition to the Viking stove, S

This special 8-room penthouse in the sky has a gracious layout with 3 terraces and enjoys outstanding Park and city skyline views. Perfectly perched above a distinguished Emory-Roth designed co-op, this sun-filled home as grand-scale rooms enhanced by charming prewar details. High ceilings, classic moldings, large windows and beautifully preserved vintage parquet flooring may be found throughout the home. A private elevator vestibule opens onto a 12'foot gallery, which leads to the public rooms. There is a 27-foot living room with a woodburning fireplace and an adjacent library, both overlooking a sprawling South terrace. With stunning views of Central Park, this enchanting 61-foot expanse is clad in flagstone and features a large seating area and has been attractively landscaped with beautiful flowers, planted trees and shrubbery. An elegant formal dining room overlooks the 45-foot East terrace, which also has a seating area and attractive landscaping. The windowed eat-in-kitchen has custom cabinetry and an adjacent laundry room. The private chambers of the home may be found along the West wing of the home. A wonderful sanctuary resplendent with light, the master suite overlooks the South terrace and has an oversized bath and two walk-in closets and an adjacent sauna. There are two additional bedrooms, each with a bath en suite and each with pleasant overlooks to the West terrace. Ample closets may be found throughout and there is a 3-zone central-air-conditioning system. Built in 1930, this neo-Renaissance style co-op building was designed by famed architect Emory Roth at the same time he constructed the neighboring Beresford and San Remo. The building has an Italian Renaissance-style lobby with a fountain and magnificent marble and architectural details. Amenities include 24-hour doormen, a state-of-the-art fitness center, children's playroom, storage and a bike room.-attended lobby doorman-3912733

Why take the long drive to the Hamptons to escape the city, when you can live in your dream retreat just off Central Park in this magical location set along idyllic West 77th Street every day. This full-floor Penthouse Residence has iconic unobstructed views of Central Park, the Manhattan skyline and famed Museum of Natural History. Spend endless days and evenings entertaining al fresco on your 1,700 sq ft of terraces. Imagine brunches, cocktails and dinners on your private terraced gardens that surround your custom-built home. Enter the soaring 15 foot barrel-vaulted gallery and experience the rarified living room with walls of glass that open to the majestic North Terrace. The dining room is perfect for formal or informal gatherings with doors leading to the terraces. A well-designed chefs kitchen has state-of-the-art appliances, custom cabinetry and expansive counter space. Enormous picture windows fill the room and the breakfast banquette with glorious morning light. A flexible layout provides the possibility of up to 6 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, den, library, home office, private master wing and separate childrens wing. The Master Bedroom Suite is bathed in light with breathtaking vistas of the Manhattan skyline and has a spa-like windowed bathroom and spacious walk-in closet. This residence offers the rare opportunity to live a unique lifestyle combining stunning interiors and magical terraces perched high above one of the most desirable blocks on the Upper West Side. Apartment Features: East exposure, North exposure, South exposure, West exposure, Gas fireplace, Terrace, Full city view, Full park view, Full skyline view, Beamed ceiling, Floors - hardwood, Light - excellent, Windows - oversized, Walk in closets, Washer/dryer Building Features:-attended lobby doorman-2516089

Brand new renovated townhouse on the west side gold coast, located on a beautiful, tree lined Townhouse Street right off Central Park West. The facade has a bow front on the parlor floor and has been meticulously restored. There are 2 entrances- one on the ground floor and the formal entry to the parlor floor. The garden/ground level has a den/media room, state of the art kitchen with adjoining breakfast room which leads to a landscaped south facing garden. There is also a large coat closet and powder room on this level. The parlor floor has an entry vestibule and foyer which lead to a library/dining room with the original paneling and curved ceiling which has been beautifully restored. This room leads in to a grand living room framed by south facing windows. Additionally, there is a home office in the extension. The third floor has the master bedroom suite and bath with a large den/additional bedroom and a second full marble bathroom. The master suite has a large walk in closet and an additional exterior customized closet. The fourth floor currently has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths both with skylights. There is also access to a terrace off one of the bedrooms as well as a washer dryer on this floor. The basement is full and has an abundant amount of storage closets and utilities.-1278520

Rare and unique opportunity to create an incredible 5,386 square feet home of ones dreams, uniting the legendary architecture of The Apthorp, which was modeled after The Pitti Palace in Florence and designed for bold living and lavish entertaining, with all of the conveniences of modern New York living. The gracious and richly detailed rooms of this home, a combination of the G and H lines, radiate from a lovely entry gallery. 5,386 square feet of interior space incorporate rooms with high-ceilings adorned with elegant plaster ceiling motifs, multiple mantles, and beautiful flooring. The new owner can restore the existing details or re-design the space to suit his/her needs. This remarkable corner home faces north and west and enjoys brilliant light and partial river views. Built by William Waldorf Astor in 1908 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Apthorp is a treasured New York Landmark renowned for its Italian Renaissance Revival architecture and private courtyard drive. The gated entries and lobbies are attended and there is a 6,500 square foot amenity suite to include a fitness center, entertainment suite, and a childrens playroom. Bike storage and individual storage rooms (by license) are available as well. This is a not-to-be-missed New York treasure that evokes the memory of New Yorks Gilded Age. Apartment Features: South exposure, West exposure, Decorative fireplace, Partial city view, Partial river view Building Features: Courtyard, Roof deck-attended lobby doorman-2596530

Savor the finest views in Manhattan: a spectacular 360 panorama of Central Park in full, a great span of the Hudson River and the glittering skyline of 5th Avenue from the ideal elevation, an exceeding rare classic nine, four bedroom home on a high floor of the El Dorado tower with its own landing. All rooms are of impressive scale reflecting the enduring brilliance of Emery Roths design. A central entrance gallery is flanked by a brilliant corner living room overlooking the Reservoir, an excellent library or 4th BR and a grand formal dining room, itself adjacent to a gorgeous chefs eat-in-kitchen with abundant banquette seating, professional Garland stove with salamander and griddle, Traulsens finest fridge and exquisitely restored St. Charles cabinetry and appointments. A pantry & large staff bedroom w/bath are nearby. No finer bedroom wing can be found on CPW, comprised of three substantial master chambers with a possible guest 4th BR up front, myriad closets and four luxury baths, the oversized master bath surveying Central Park. Amenities include a powder room, extra-high ceilings, original American oak, herringbone flooring and perfectly preserved period architectural detail. El Dorado service is peerless, even among its renowned white glove CPW neighbors, and includes a world class gym, half basketball court and on-site management for its well-tended residents. Apartment Features: East exposure, North exposure, South exposure, West exposure, Wood-burning fireplace, Full city view, Full park view, Full skyline view, Prewar detail, Beamed ceiling, Floors - hardwood, Floors - parquet, Floors - herringbone, Light - excellent, Windows - oversized, Walk in closets, Washer/dryer, Dishwasher Building Features: Exercise room, Childrens room, Original detail, Health club-attended lobby doorman-2567423

Approximately 4,200 square feet, this unusually elegant 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom duplex is located in the Apthorp. This residence has undergone a complete, never-before-occupied renovation, in which the home's numerous original details--including terrazzo floors, lighting fixtures and hardware, wood flooring, molding, paneling and detailing--have all been restored. From the lobby, one enters the residence to find a grand entry hall off of which the generously proportioned living room, dining room and eat-in kitchen can all be accessed. A grand open staircase leads to the private floor above. The large kitchen boasts two sinks, Wolf double wall ovens, a warming drawer, a Wolf six-burner stove, a Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, a Miele wine refrigerator and two additional Sub-Zero drawers. The windowed staircase leads upstairs to the private gallery, off of which 4 bedrooms and the well-appointed laundry room with Miele w/d and large linen closet are located. Additional features of this home include: central air conditioning, a Crestron home automation system, and both cable wiring and fully outfitted closets throughout. Co-exclusive with Anne Young, BHS, 452-6204.-attended lobby doorman-0018616