285 Central Park West, PH-W

Triple mint renovation of extraordinary sun-filled 2,400 sf 7-room home with massive 1,100 sf landscaped terrace. Features unique clerestory windows 16 above the living room and kitchen allowing spectacular light to flow in throughout the day. Exceptional open city views and some side Park views from every window in three directions: north, west and south. Designed by renowned architect Paul Gleicher, it is rare that such a wonderful home comes to market. Penthouse West is an exceptional and quiet oasis in the city with sublime sunrises in the northeast and breathtaking sunsets to the west. A brand, new custom-designed gut renovation offers stunning finishes and state of the art systems. Open beamed ceilings are complemented by pristine solid wide plank blond oak floors throughout. Modern comforts include multi-zone central AC, top-of-line stainless professional appliances, vented washer/dryer, new architects grade plumbing, new electric, prewired for CAT-5 networking, energy efficient exterior walls and double-pane tilt-n-turn windows, Lutron-controlled electric shades, luxurious full white marble baths with radiant heat floors and an extraordinary amount of storage (including a full walk-in service hallway storage room). A spacious eat-in chef's kitchen boasts top-of-line appliances, including Sub Zero refrigerator/freezer, two Miele dishwashers, Viking professional 6-burner gas range with convection oven, Sharp microwave and EuroCave wine cooler. The kitchen was designed for large scale cooking and entertaining or informal gatherings with a breakfast bar open to the adjacent den/media room. There is abundant custom cabinetry including a pull-out pantry balanced by sleek Silestone and Statuario Vena Fine marble counters and backsplash.The oversized 1,100 sf landscaped terrace has open south and west views, fabulous lighting for parties, is fully-outfitted terrace with water, electric, remote-controls for the lights and BBQ gas line. The large size allows for 3 separate seating areas. The sun-filled master suite offers a luxurious master bathroom, a dressing room/office, custom closets and access to the terrace. Both second and third bedrooms have their own adjacent full bathrooms. All bathrooms feature ceramic tile basket weave floors and Kohler fixtures. The elevator landing is exclusive to this home and an exclusive vestibule is large and has space for a coat rack and chairs. Impressive in scale, the 16 cathedral ceilings and over 30 windows, including clerestory windows and custom walls combine to make this home a haven from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan. This elegant penthouse was created under the mansard roof located in the famed St. Urban; a landmark Beaux-Arts building a top white-glove building on Central Park West.