205 West 89th Street, 7-H

FIRST ACCESS IS FEBRUARY 9TH Opening the door and entering this grand nearly 20 foot long entry gallery you get the sense of grandeur and scale not felt in most homes. Astor Court was built in 1916 wrapping the block from 89th to 90th street on Broadway, both entrances --89th and 90th streets have 24 hour doormen and in the center is the renowned private English Garden, with ivy covered walls, flowering plants and mature shade trees. Residence 7-H has been beautifully restored and renovated to perfection. The south facing livingroom has a wood burning fireplace with a granite surround and solid wood mantle. The formal dining room (currently used as a den/media room) is separated from the livingroom by charming French doors. The den (which faces the English gardens) has custom built in shelving and cabinetry with a media center. The oversized kitchen was combined with the maids' room to create the hub of the home. The main kitchen (overlooking the gardens) is a chef's dream with stainless appliances including a Viking gas range with center grill, Miele dishwasher, Kitchen Aid refrigerator freezer with ice maker and a ceramic under mount sink. The custom solid wood cabinetry is built floor to ceiling to maximize storage potential. The counter tops are white Carrera marble and there is ceramic subway tile backsplash to complement the counters. Just off the main kitchen is the pantry area with a powder room and an additional ceramic under mount sink and full size, side by side Asko washer/dryer and a wine fridge! There is also a separate home office area with an abundance of shelving and storage with a large built in desk. Just off the entry gallery is the private and separate south facing bedroom wing each with an ensuite renovated windowed bathroom. The master bedroom has a walk in closet and custom cabinetry built in for additional closet space. The windowed master bathroom has white subway tiles and mosaic white marble floor. There is a large glass doored walk in shower and a white marble counter on the sink vanity and all of the hardwear is polished nickel. The second bedroom is also south facing and has a walk in closet and ensuite bathroom with a tub and marble top vanity as well. There are 10 foot ceilings, oversized moldings, hardwood floors and all closets have been out fitted through out this special home. Astor Court is a full service cooperative with a live in resident manager, two 24 hour doormen, roof top terrace, laundry room, bike room, play room, garage and Astor Court is pet friendly too! Frist showings will be on February 9th.