249 Central Park West, THOUSE

This stately Renaissance Revival style mansion was designed by Edward Angell and built by William Noble in 1888. It sits on the corner of Central Park West and 85th Street. There are expansive park views from all rooms in the house with a feeling of engaging the park from within! It retains many of the lavish original details; several fireplaces in almost every room with beautifully carved mahogany mantles, bay windows, coffered ceilings, fully paneled dining room, exquisite Tiffany era stained glass windows on every floor and soaring ceilings throughout.. Currently three floors of the five floors have been renovated with the highest level of finishes; central air conditioning, 4.5 baths with a unique master bath and dressing area, 4 bedrooms and a large eat-in chef's kitchen with a spacious pantry area. The top two floors have been gutted and are currently open spaces with grand ceiling heights and flooded with light. The property has over 10,000 square feet of interior space currently with four lovely outdoor areas. There are Landmarks and city approved plans to build an additional 2,500 square feet, which can be made available to prospective purchasers. Very few private homes exist on either Central Park West or Fifth Avenue and even fewer corner private residences. The three exposures allow for abundant light streaming through every room of the house. This represents a special opportunity to own one of the most unique residences in Manhattan!.