16 West 77th Street, 16-E

On the most beautiful park blocks of the upper west side, with breathtaking views across the Museum of Natural History and north over Central Park, sitting at the top of a stunning prewar building with true 10.5 and 11' beamed ceilings; is a most desirable 3 to 4 bedroom home. Let us give you a tour.

Light and joy settle over as you enter. Ahead is the spacious living room with those glorious views, to your right a most comfortable formal dining room, sumptuous kitchen with gorgeous oak cabinetry topped by Calcutta Gold marble, and finished with a built banquet beside a southern sun filled window. There is a pantry that includes a full-size wine cooler and refrigerator both of which are by Subzero. A Capitol stove fits catering sized trays. There is a Miele dishwasher, Waterworks faucet, and full-size washer and dryer. A sunny staff or 4th bedroom has a lovely en suite bathroom.

Now let's go back to the entry foyer where the bedroom hall takes you to the bedrooms. First are the two secondary bedrooms, and at the end, the sumptuous master suite. Each is spacious, and takes advantage of the stunning views over the museum and Central Park. The large Master bedroom is privately situated, has an en suite bath, and fantastic closet space. The second and third bedroom are also spacious, have great closet space, and share a hall bath.

The staircase in the foyer leads up to a wonderful, spacious yet cozy media room. One wall is detailed with a wood burning fire place with a slate surround. The opposite side has an office nook, and the northern wall?large sliding glass doors out to the most enchanting, glorious, beautifully planted terrace. There is a sitting area and dining area. There is an automatic sprinkler for the mature plantings that include a pear tree, hydrangeas, and azaleas. An awning unrolls to cover the sitting area, and the family, whose home this is, often leave the doors wide open, even in the rain.

The foyer has two very large storage and coat closets. Also available is a 12 x 12 owner storage unit (additional if needed). The apartment has CAT V lines throughout. Possible flexibility on one ? three-year lease term. 16 West 77th is a full-service co-op building with a new gym and additional outdoor space.