20 East End Ave, PH-A

The stately 20 East End, designed by the world-renowned Robert A.M. Stern, seamlessly blends old world elegance with top of the line modern amenities at one of Manhattans most prestigious addresses. 20 East End Avenue evokes a time when the Astors, Vanderbilts and Rockefellers dominated Manhattan and defined a level of luxury unparalled until now. The pinnacle of 20 East End is Penthouse A, a grand five bedroom, five and a half bathroom full floor simplex residence. With direct dual elevator access opening onto an elegant gallery, a private library, family room, formal dining room and living room, this awe-inspiring home is ideal for entertaining and impressing with over 10,000 square feet of combined indoor and outdoor space. The exclusive rooftop terrace from a bygone era is accessible through an elevator or private stair and includes a wood burning fireplace made of Indiana limestone. Offering unparalleled 360 degree views of Manhattan and the East River, the terrace was designed to support a swimming pool and outdoor kitchen. Additional details include custom lighting and a solid Indiana limestone balustrade and details. Penthouse A showcases timeless elegance in its exquisite floor plan. Spanning approximately 6,050 interior square feet with 4,542 exterior square feet, this palatial residence features up to 12-foot ceiling heights, three interior wood burning fireplaces, one outdoor wood burning fireplace, expansive sound attenuated casement windows, custom moldings and trim, and solid Appalachian oak herringbone flooring of the finest of quality. The corner living room enjoys a stately wood burning fireplace with long, unobstructed panoramic views to both the north and east with immediate access to the south facing adjacent terrace. The grand formal dining room with a wood burning fireplace can easily accommodate a 16 person dining table and is supported by a complete butlers pantry. There are sparkling views of the city skyline to the south and west and access to two separate terraces. The open chef's kitchen with center island boasts custom shaker inspired millwork cabinetry designed by Robert A.M. Stern, spectacular Calacatta Monarch countertops and backsplash, Waterworks fittings made in France and the complete Gaggenau 400 Series appliance collection including two dishwashers, two warming drawers, two ovens (one convection oven and one combination convection speed oven with microwave), a full height wine refrigerator with dual temperature zones, a Japanese Teppanyaki flat top grill, a five burner cooktop, vented hood and a fully automatic coffee machine built into the kitchen cabinetry. This marvelous property also boasts built-in audio visual, window treatments and lighting controls from wall mounted Control4 panels as well as thermostats in every room, and a programmable and WiFi enabled radiant floor heating system in the master and secondary bathrooms. The stunning master bedroom suite comes equipped with a morning kitchen for convenient access to that first cup of coffee in the morning or a glass of champagne in the evening. The master bedroom features a wood burning fireplace and south and east views, connected to an adjoining dressing room. The master bathroom, flanked by two large walk in closets, is clad in white Caldia Classico marble from Tuscany and extends East through a pair of double doors to a romantic terrace with river views and a hand carved balustrade made of solid Indiana limestone. This spectacular residence offers a rare opportunity to live in the finest full floor penthouse on the Upper East Side.**Immediate Closings**