245 West 99th Street, 9-A

Stunning loft-like home in one of the best new full-service condominiums on the Upper West Side! Off a semi private landing, enter into a gracious formal gallery with beautiful built-ins, a perfect place to display art. A coat closet, storage closet and powder room with shower are perfectly situated here. Exquisite and grand, the living space consists of 10-foot ceilings, a large open living room and dining room, and eat-in area off the kitchen, all with west-facing, floor-to-ceiling windows. The large chefs' kitchen is semi open to the large eating area with custom built-ins. The kitchen has lots of counter and cabinet space, all Viking professional appliances including a vented stove, stone countertops, glass backsplash, custom wood and glass cabinetry and WaterWorks fixtures. The master bedroom suite is spacious and bright with a beautiful built in and faces into the quiet and bright courtyard. A large walk-in custom outfitted closet leads to a luxurious en-suite windowed bathroom adorned with Siberia marble flooring, floor-to-ceiling white glass tiles, double dark wood vanity, tea for two soaking tub and oversized glass shower. The second and third bedrooms are in their own wing, and each has wonderful closets, built-in window seats, floor-to-ceiling windows and open eastern views. These bedrooms share a bathroom with a double limestone vanity, crackled porcelain tile walls and limestone floors. There is also a large laundry room with extra storage in this wing. Also featuring west-facing, floor-to-ceiling windows, the fourth bedroom is off the eat-in kitchen and is perfect as a den, guest room, home office, or staff bedroom. Very special features include warm hardwood floors, gorgeous custom built-ins, central air and heat, solid doors and custom hardware. In addition, the entire apartment is sun-flooded with soaring 10-foot ceilings, dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows and open east and west city views. A large storage bin is also included in this sale! Ariel West is wonderfully full service - a doorman and concierge in the lobby help you with packages, loading and unloading and taxis, and there is a live-in super and bike storage. The onsite fitness center includes state-of-the-art equipment, daily fitness classes, yoga and pilates room, men's and women's locker rooms with steam and a 52-foot indoor pool. In addition, there is a private outdoor playground complete with a basketball court, an indoor playroom, an indoor game room and a beautiful planted limestone terrace on the second floor. Across the street at Ariel East, residents have free access to the furnished lounge with billiards table and grand piano, and a private screening room. Ariel West is nestled between both Riverside and Central Parks, located in a neighborhood filled with fabulous restaurants, boutiques, the new Whole Foods Market and near the new express subway station at 96th Street! This is a co-exclusive with Brown Harris Stevens.