135 Central Park West, 8-SC

135 Central Park West, built in 1908, was designed by architects Clinton and Russell. Known as "The Langham,? this exquisite Beaux Arts apartment building sits perfectly across from the boating pond of Central Park. The glamorous design influences of the time were French Renaissance and English. A stunning wrought ?iron and glass canopy sits above the building entry of curving steps, bronze and glass doors, and wrought iron grills. The lobby was created from sumptuous marbles and columns that accentuate the details of the high ceiling.Within the richness of historical and stunning detail, extraordinary lengths have been taken to restore all aspects of New York City's most stunning building, while brilliantly incorporating the most modern needs for today's living. Each home maintains magnificent detail from the impressive pocket doors, fluted pilasters, commanding carved mantles, mosaic foyers, to the high coved ceilings rich with moldings or magnificent beams. Libraries and formal dining rooms are paneled with quarter sawn English oak.The custom designed kitchens feature Viking stoves, Sub Zero refrigerators, Miele dishwashers, and hand painted cabinets. Bathrooms are finished in the finest stones and amenities. Throughout are double pane windows, central air conditioning, and all new mechanicals, electric, and plumbing.All of the large apartments have spectacular Central Park views, grand entry gallery, living room, formal dining room, library, windowed eat in kitchen plus pantry and laundry, and range from 4 to 5 bedrooms and baths. Please contact The Douglas Team for current and future availability and leasing terms.Photos and floor plan coming soon