1115 Fifth Ave, 11-A

With some of the most spectacular views of Central Park, the reservoir, and the iconic Manhattan skyline, this classic nine into eight room south west corner prewar J.E.R. Carpenter home is perfectly located on the 11th Floor of the prestigious co-operative 1115 Fifth Avenue. There are nine oversized windows showcasing these picturesque views and breathtaking sunsets with 69 feet of frontage on Central Park and 50 feet of views looking south. The highest level of finishes were used throughout with every room providing gorgeous views and grand-scale, perfect for entertaining. The sun-drenched residence has central and through-the-wall air conditioning, Lutron lighting, hardwood floors, original restored hardware, and a Sonos music system.Entering from a semi-private elevator landing, finished in pristine marble, there is an elegant foyer that opens onto a magnificent entrance gallery from which all of the entertaining rooms flow. The corner living room is 286 long with a wood burning fireplace and three oversized windows affording breathtaking views of Central Park, the reservoir, and the skyline. Adjacent is a gracious corner dining room which faces south and east. A knotty pine paneled library has two built-in desks, bookshelves, and even more views of Central Park. The windowed eat-in kitchen has been meticulously renovated with Calcutta Gold countertops, a butcher block center island, two sinks, custom cabinetry, and a built-in banquette with storage. Equipped with state-of-the-art appliances, the kitchen boasts a Subzero refrigerator/freezer, a Subzero wine refrigerator, a Viking oven, a Viking range with six burners and a custom RangeCraft vented hood, a Miele built-in convection oven/microwave, and two Miele dishwashers. There is a laundry area with a vented Miele washer/dryer and a utility closet. Off the kitchen is a media room/bedroom with a built in desk, as well as a staff bedroom with a windowed renovated bathroom. Three large hallway closets and a beautiful powder room, finished in Silver Travertine, complete the public spaces.Moving to the private quarters, there is a luxurious master suite which floats on Central Park with mesmerizing views. The sun-flooded suite has four enormous walk-in closets, built-in armoires and a lavish en-suite windowed bathroom finished in limestone with an oversized walk-in shower overlooking Central Park and the reservoir. There is an additional large bedroom suite which also features incredible views of the park. The room has two large closets, a built-in wall system with a desk and armoires, and an en-suite windowed bathroom with park views.This elegant pre-war cooperative was built in 1926 and houses just forty-two residences. The building has a full-time doorman, live-in resident manager, renovated gym and a bicycle room. There is a 2% flip tax paid by the purchaser and 35% financing allowed.