Property Description for 120 Central Park South, 2D/E
This Central Park South home is truly a rare find. This sophisticated home with direct Park views and over-sized sound proof picture windows, has been meticulously renovated utilizing the highest level of finishes and state-of-the-art design elements throughout. This is a fully air-conditioned prewar coop, the result of a seamless combination of two adjacent units creating an intelligent floor plan consisting of two en-suite master bedrooms, a home office, a half bath-powder room, windowed kitchen and ample closets with custom built in storage, making this home a perfect full-time residence or pied-a-terre. Entering through the gracious oversized entry gallery with hardwood flooring, one is immediately drawn towards the step-down living room appointed with custom gallery lighting and to the view of Central Park beyond. This entrance gallery also accommodates a dining area and dry bar which leads to an adjacent kitchen outfitted with custom cabinets with Miele, Bosch, and Fisher Paykel appliances. The stone quiet and spacious Master Bedroom suite includes a windowed home-office with custom cabinetry, a beautifully appointed master bath and double closets one of which is a walk-in closet/dressing room. The large second bedroom is also master in size and en-suite with direct views of the Park.120 Central Park South, known as the Berkeley House, is an intimate, full-service, pre-war, art deco style cooperative offering its residents white glove service and the utmost of privacy, and convenience. Amenities include an experienced on-site resident manager, a full-time doormen and handyman staff and on-site private storage and bike room. Washer/dryers are permitted in the apartments and pets are permitted on a case-by-case basis. The elevators, hallways and common areas were recently upgraded with the finest materials offering residents an updated and elegant entrance into their homes. This coop prides itself on progressive policies comparable to neighboring condominium apartments, adding real value to shareholders. These include flexible policies on subletting, both foreign and domestic pieds-a-terre, and trust/LLC purchases are permitted.Central Park South is one of Manhattan's most iconic, picturesque and historic streetscapes. Visitors and residents of this neighborhood enjoy close access to many top restaurants, fine art galleries, spas and world renown cultural institutions. This address is also convenient to transportation and with its proximity to Fifth and Madison Avenues, the boutique shops at the Ritz Carlton and the Plaza, as well as the dozens of fine shops at the Time Warner Center, is also known world-wide as a shopping destination.