11 East 68th Street, 8-EAST

With grand proportions and an open layout comprising 4,654 square feet, this stunning five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath with Staff bedroom and Staff bathroom condominium residence has been masterfully designed by Shelton, Mindel &; Associates to evoke an unparalleled sense of space and light. The elegantly appointed contemporary interiors feature rich oak flooring in a custom Parquet de Versailles pattern, soaring 10' ceilings throughout, and ample oversized windows, marrying classic Upper East Side luxury with a sophisticated modern sensibility. A private elevator opens to the elegant entry foyer, where an adjacent wood paneled gallery leads to the gracious corner living room with wood-burning fireplace sculpted in sleek granite. Three oversized windows, including two enormous bay windows, flood the space with ambient light and offer quintessential views of Madison Avenue and picturesque 68th Street. The corner dining room also with a wood-burning fireplace, offers multiple exposures South and West and an oversized bay window, flows seamlessly into the home's elegant library. The gracious family room adjoins the open eat-in contemporary chef's kitchen featuring a center island, Bulthaup cabinetry, appliances by Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Gaggenau, and multiple windows overlooking Madison Avenue and sun pouring in all day. The double doors leading into the master suite offer a sprawling master bedroom with an oversized east-facing bay window, northern exposure over Lenox Hill a midnight bar, and a sitting room. Oversized dual windowed dressing rooms are adjacent to the master bathroom built with onyx stone walls, double vanities, a soaking tub, and separate glass shower and water closet. All bathrooms feature radiant heated flooring and fixtures by Waterworks. Four additional spacious bedrooms, including one with a bay window, are grandly scaled; bedrooms two and three share a bathroom, while four offers a windowed en suite bath. An additional gallery space allow for room to expand and additional storage if needed. Private service quarters, including a separate service elevator and hall, spacious windowed bedroom, and en suite windowed bath, facilitate seamless entertaining and luxurious daily living alike. A full size, side-by-side washer and vented dryer, and central vac complete the residence. Service and amenities include 24-hour doorman as well as concierge, fitness center with on-site personal trainer and a kids' lounge. A storage room is included with the purchase.