16 East 96th Street, 4-E

Old world elegance and scale balances seamlessly with contemporary design in this stunning corner 5-room home situated in the sought-after neighborhood of Carnegie Hill. Positioned just between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue, on the Upper East Sides Gold Coast, it is located just off the famed Museum Mile and Central Park. This truly special 2-bedroom apartment was impeccably renovated with the finest materials while celebrating beautiful prewar architectural elements and scale. Wonderfully sun-filled and airy, this corner home boasts 10-foot high ceilings, abundant oversized tall windows, two sunny exposures (north and east) and open city and tree-lined block views. An open loft-like formal expanse for both living and dining is simply elegant and is exquisitely appointed with oak herringbone floors, 10 high-beamed ceilings, pristine trim and crown moldings, built-in bookshelves, extra tall windows with wrought iron balustrades, tall solid wood doors and two decorative fireplaces. Surrounded by windows providing fantastic natural light streaming in only enhances the overall scale and beauty. The exquisite designer renovation presents a sleek L-shaped kitchen with top-of-the-line finishes and appliances. Set up perfectly for entertaining with a butlers pantry, cooking area and is positioned just off the formal dining room. There is abundant custom floor-to-ceiling Boffi pantry cabinetry, thick gorgeous Corian countertops and stainless steel backsplash. High-end stainless appliances include Sub Zero refrigerator, Gaggenau 5-burner stove top and oven, Boffi vented hood and Miele dishwasher. A laundry closet with washer/dryer completes the space. The opposite side of the home features two beautiful and serene outsized bedrooms. The master bedroom resides on a corner with two sunny exposures highlighting city and tree-lined park block views. Both bedrooms feature custom floor-to-ceiling built-in wardrobe closets. The luxurious spa bathroom resides between the two bedrooms and is bathed in Calacatta Gold marble. Other features include a deep-soaking tub, rain shower head and black marble vanity. One buyer with vision may add a second bathroom pending board approval. This gorgeous sun-filled prewar corner home, in a highly sought-after Carnegie Hill building off Central Park, offers every modern convenience complemented with stunning high-end finishes, exquisite detail, grand scale and fantastic light and views.