65 West 95th Street, 2-B

Welcome to this unique and spacious one bedroom apartment that has been the summer-winter residence of Venice photographer Samantha Durell.In a space that reflects her love of art, color, comfort and Venetian culture you can easily imagine comfortable living and entertaining in a layout that includes an eat-in kitchen and open arches and easy movement around the whole apartment.There are large double windows in each room facing South that welcome afternoon sun. There are an abundance of multi-shelved, oversized closets that can double also as a pantry, a linen closet, a storage spacehowever you choose. The recent renovation is artisan detailed down to the smallest fine points: the hand-built custom dining table in the kitchen is topped with the same precious Calcutta Gold marble as all the long roomy countertops, sitting on a solid wood cherry wood base that can move from room to room. The decorative custom radiator covers include storage space. The satin smooth walls, woodwork and archways lend an air of elite refinement. Hardwood floors lead you to the pristinely renovated, windowed bathroom as well as the oversized master bedroom which easily fits a king sized bed.The cherry wood and glass windowed cabinets and shelving in the kitchen were created for a cooks comfort. High end appliances and fixtures throughout the apartment were chosen to afford maximum luxury and dependability. The serene quiet of this tree lined street cushions your busy New York City life- the lush green leafy trees just outside the windows soften the architectural landscape and provide morning birdsongs and gentle rustling sounds.In good weather you can join your neighbors for an early evening chat, aperitivo and snack on the landscaped roof deck a resident gardener and the affable Super maintain a lush herb garden open to all to snip and use as well as flowers and potted plants, comfy patio furniture.A stones throw from Central Park, Trader Joes, Whole Foods and Columbus Avenue restaurants and services, there is easy and joyous living in this delightful 24/7 doorman building on a brownstonelined street. Come and look for yourself and think about the quality of life possible in this very lovely home.This luxury pre-war cooperative apartment building is located on a tree lined street, just half a block from Central Park. The vibrant yet familiar neighborhood boasts a multitude of restaurants and high end shopping, including Whole Foods and a new Trader Joes, as well as the weekday farmers market just moments away on 97th Street. With the B/C and the 1/2/3 trains at 96th street, as well as the M96, M7, M10 & M11 buses close by, youre never too far from accessing the other amazing neighborhoods of New York City. This extremely well maintained co-op with a 24 hour doorman, live in super, laundry in the building and a common roof deck is the perfect spot to call your home for years to come. No flip tax and 80% financing is permitted. Pets, Subletting, Co-Purchasing and pied a terres are permitted pending board approval.