40 West 77th Street, 1-B

Upper West Side dream home facing the Museum of Natural History! This sprawling 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom prewar maisonette feels more like a house than an apartment! Enter via the pristinely maintained, 24 hour attended lobby or use your own private entrance with elegant vestibule! The home's layout is extremely gracious and suits all your needs, whether formally entertaining or just spreading out and quietly relaxing. Beautiful prewar details abound, from the high beamed ceilings to the gorgeous hardwood floors. A truly expansive living room leads to a windowed, eat-in kitchen with Viking Stove and vented hood, SubZero fridge, excellent countertop and cabinet space, and space for a large dining room table. The master bedroom boasts two walk-in closets and an en-suite bathroom with claw foot tub and separate stall shower. The second and third bedrooms have customized closets and share a Jack and Jill bathroom with pedestal sink and lovely tile work. The enormous 4th bedroom with en-suite bathroom was originally the home's master bedroom; it is currently being utilized as a media/rec room. The long, elegant corridor along which the bedrooms lie has been maximized to include built-in bookshelves, closets, and a work station. The apartment also boasts a powder room for guests, private laundry room with washer/dryer off the kitchen, and a windowed home office. This exceptional white-glove co-op is located on one of the Upper West Side's best blocks directly facing the Museum of Natural History. Central Park is at the end of the block, and you are surrounded by a fine dining and shopping. This home is close to public transportation. An extended lease 4 plus years is available. Sorry, no pets and smoking not permitted.