60 East 88th Street, 10-FLR

FULL FLOOR 5 BR CONDO - Between PARK & MADISON

Ideally situated on East 88th Street, one block and a half from Central Park. This exceptional 5 bedroom condominium residence occupies the entire tenth floor of this intimate and elegant full service building. The apartment encompasses approximately 3,500 square feet, with windows spanning all four exposures.

A 35 foot private elevator landing opens onto a gracious 16 foot gallery. The gallery leads to an impressive 65 foot sweep of entertainment rooms, which include a living room with a wood burning fireplace, a corner wood paneled library and a corner formal dining room. All three entertainment rooms have floor-to-ceiling French windows that open onto charming Juliet planting balconies. The living room fireplace is surrounded by a stunning 19th Century English marble mantle.

Adjacent to the formal dining room is the massive 20 x 12'8" ft corner eat-in-kitchen that can easily accommodate a large breakfast table. The kitchen enjoys wonderful sunlight, excellent counter space and outstanding storage space. In addition, there is a full laundry room, with separate sink and ample storage. A discreetly positioned half bathroom completes the entertainment wing of the home.

The south wing of the residence incorporates a total of five bedrooms, four bathrooms and two south-facing terraces. The entire wing is pin-drop quiet and is flooded with sunlight throughout the day. The generous master suite has three exposures, as well as a separate dressing room/study with amazing closet space and an oversized master bathroom with a corner window.

60 East 88th Street is an intimate 15-story, 18-unit boutique condominium. The red-brick, mid-block building has an impressive circular driveway entrance with a two-story rusticated limestone base. A large circular window is just above the entrance providing natural light for the lobby. It is certainly one of the more handsome postmodern apartment buildings in the city. Services include a full-time doorman, private storage and bike storage. Central Park a block away and the Guggenheim and The Metropolitan Museum of Art are nearby. Madison Avenue offer excellent shopping and convenient transportation is readily available on 86th Street. Pets are welcome.