151 Central Park West, 8-C

The crme de la crme of CPW landmarks. Transcendent Park & 5th Avenue panoramas facing SE into the all-day sun through oversized windows, illuminate a superb 3 to 4 BR residence gracefully and lavishly designed by Ira Schachner and Stephen Morgan. A lovely entrance vestibule leads to a central gallery opening to a 29 foot LR, its long side furnishing a birds eye view of the Pond which once prompted Holden Caulfield to ask, Where do the ducks go in the winter? Completing a grand entertaining area are a handsome Park-side library & FDR with coffered ceilings. The Belle poque Kenilworth interior has been revived by a careful restoration of its original detail, abetted by high end technology & conveniences. Among these are a striking chefs eat-in-kitchen utilizing figured maple cabinetry, 2 Sub Zeros, pro-style Viking range and carefully sourced granite counters. The kitchen is axially planned to glimpse the Park from its generous seating area. All period architecture - tracery, moulding, wall treatments, fixtures, floors etc - were rebuilt. A double-sized MBR suite with its own study has a view towards Central Park South and a sumptuous wood & marbled paneled bath ensuite. There is a well-placed powder room, a multitude of closets, Cello Sound & Crestron AV systems with HD video, full gym, attentive service and remarkably high ceilings evoking the spatial generosity of times past. Ducks would never leave a home like this. Co-exclusive.