300 Central Park West, 19-D

For the first time ever, this high floor five to six bedroom duplex residence with six and half baths at the Eldorado is available for rent, unfurnished. A magnificent home with Extraordinary Views from 130 linear feet, sits directly on Central Park and Central Park South. With 6,500 square feet of living and entertaining space and over 300 square feet of outdoor terraces, this Duplex is one of New York’s most astounding homes. This avid art collector pursued their vision of their residence to showcase not only their collections but also New York City itself. Enter the Grand Salon which is surrounded by a wall of floor to ceiling windows, that bring Central Park, the Reservoir and Manhattan skyline alive every time of day. This enormous entertaining room features sliding glass doors that open to a terrace perched over the Park. Then enter a corner solarium created by an enclosed terrace. This room has a visual mastery of New York City’s dramatic skyline, the perfect views for an inspirational home office. The next room is filled with south light and is tucked away, which makes it the perfect study. An exquisite grand hall leads to the next five rooms. A hidden powder room is behind a paneled door. The large well-appointed formal dining room, with a strikingly edged herringbone floor, seemingly floats over the greenery of the park from three windows. The chef’s kitchen sits across the dining room and has a windowed breakfast nook. The top of the line stainless appliances include a professional series Garland and Salamander externally vented, Subzero, Miele dishwasher, wine cooler, two sinks and icemaker. There are sprawling counter tops, cabinets and abundant pantry storage. Continuing down this grand hall, designed for displaying all forms of art is the primary bedroom suite. Wall to wall and floor to ceiling enormous sliding glass doors lead to a sublime terrace situated over Central Park. Start your day watching the sun glimmer off the water from a 106-acre lake, the Central Park Reservoir. The proportions of this grand bedroom suite, the views-from inside and outside are only matched by the luxurious 15 foot x 15 foot, five-fixture windowed bathroom and the seemingly never ending, 24-foot walk in closet and grand dressing room. The gentle curved staircase takes you to the 18th floor. The landing is surrounded by built in bookcases and opens to the five possible bedrooms on this floor. Sitting squarely on Central Park is an enormous 450 square foot primary bedroom suite or media room. This flexible room has a windowed Parkside ensuite bathroom and a large walk in closet. The next room equally flexible in use is a corner room surrounded by floor to ceiling glass with stunning views of Central Park and Central Park South skyline Views. Also with a windowed ensuite bath and large walk in closets. The remaining three bedrooms are all extremely large and filled with South or West light; all have ensuite full baths and excellent closet space. A back hall has both the second staircase that leads directly to the kitchen and a windowed laundry room with an externally vented washer/dryer complete the 18th floor. Herringbone hardwood floors, high ceilings, beautiful moldings, are just some of the pristine condition prewar details throughout this fine home. A well-designed lighting plan, central air and a humidification system are in place. The neighborhood includes Upper West Side cultural icons such as Lincoln Center, the Museum of Natural History, and the Historical Society. Gourmet grocers include Whole Foods, Zabars, Citarella, to name a few, and the main attraction Central Park needs no explanation. One of New York’s most iconic architects, Emory Roth designed the Eldorado. His Art Deco style has withstood the ages and the magnificent restoration of the original lobby, is proof of that. While built from 1928-1930 and formed into a cooperative in 1982, 300 Central Park West has modern day amenities including a half basketball court, fitness room, playroom, and laundry room. Services abound from the professional and attentive staff including full time doorpersons, concierge, porters, repair people and resident manager.