220 Madison Ave, 12-Q

REDUCED BELOW MARKET TEMPORARILY - MOTIVATED SELLER - MINT 2/2 on MADISONWelcome to a designer renovated 2 bedroom 2 bathroom corner apartment in the prestigious John Murray House in Midtown! A gracious foyer greets your arrival with several large closets integrated into the wall paneling. A bright, spacious living and dining room is the perfect setting for entertaining, enriched by original crown moldings and parquet floors. Nearby is a built-in bar area with a wine fridge, cabinets and serving counter. The windowed kitchen has clever cabinetry concealing a microwave, an extra pop-up work counter, abundant storage, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, Miele dishwasher, and Blue Star range. Both en suite bedrooms enjoy sunny corner exposures and custom-milled wool carpeting over original parquet floors. The master suite boasts multiple closets and a pop-up TV hidden in the bookshelf. The windowed bath with a Jacuzzi tub features a serene glass installation by a prominent artist. The second bedroom looks at the Empire State Building and has a full bath that also services the entertaining area. Hidden built-in bunk beds are disguised as a daybed allowing the room to multi-function as a den, guest room, kid's room or office. City-Proof windows throughout the apartment ensure a peaceful retreat. Built in 1940, The John Murray House at 220 Madison Avenue is one of Manhattan's finest residential cooperative addresses. This distinguished prewar building includes amenities of 24-hour doorman service, reception room, onsite parking garage, laundry facility, landscaped roof deck, bicycle storage, and private storage. Located in the heart of Murray Hill, it sits directly across Madison Avenue from The Morgan Library, within minutes of Grand Central Station, Bryant Park, Penn Station, theaters, museums, diverse restaurants, and shopping. Pets are welcomed.