875 Park Ave, 12-B

Mere words struggle to express the splendor of this immaculate, impeccably renovated home. Situated on a high floor of 875 Park Avenue, this ten-into-eight room residence has been uncompromisingly reinvented. Articulated by the one of the City's most renowned contractors, no detail has been overlooked. The wood-paneled elevator gently delivers occupants and their guests to a private landing. (It's original hand-cut mosaic floor was recently rediscovered and restored to perfection.) A majestically scaled entry emphasizes the home's grand proportions. In the foyer, flecks of light shimmer on marble, where the home's bright public spaces stretch from its center hall like sunbeams.

The paneled library, with dramatic burled accents, displays a depth of elegance inspired by the leather-bound volumes that populate its many shelves. Not just a haven for reading or reflection, the room is invisibly outfitted with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, as well as the "brain" of the home's integrated entertainment systems. Contiguous to the foyer and the library, the living room has been fastidiously restored to its original splendor. Anchored by a marble-clad wood-burning fireplace, and punctuated by sweeping Park Avenue vistas, this room even enjoys views of Central Park to the west. Separated by French doors, the formal dining room is large enough to accommodate a banquet without compromising intimacy. Crystal sconces invite soft shadows to play on the custom color run of Fortuny silk damask wall coverings, and a demure chandelier casts an ethereal, antique glow from above.

The gourmet eat-in kitchen is a splendid synthesis of comfort and functionality. Fitted with the finest professional-grade appliances, including a 48" Dynasty range, Viking hood, Sub-Zero refrigeration, and thermostatically regulated wine storage tailored to please the most sophisticated oenophile, this kitchen will ably serve thousands of meals throughout its lifetime. In the pantry, a full-size Miele washer & dryer make thorough use of the space without sacrifice to aesthetics. The heart of the home isn't merely a culinary powerhouse, but also a thing of beauty. Richly grained wood millwork and vast stretches of deeply veined Statuary marble wrap the space in luxury and extend into the adjacent gathering room, where myriad entertainment options are nestled inside of the custom mahogany cabinetry.

The Master suite is a sensory delight. Swathed in sumptuous textiles and surrounded by a sea of storage, the space is as practical as it is beautiful. Arranged as a chamber, study, and master bath, and linked by a dressing room, the suite is a nearly self-sufficient retreat. Two additional bedrooms, large and smartly outfitted with storage, complete the private wing of the home. Each bedroom has its own impeccably appointed en suite bath, tastefully and timelessly finished.

875 Park Avenue is one of the most prestigious addresses on the thoroughfare. Designed in 1912 by George & Edward Blum, this white glove cooperative building has all of the amenities one would expect, including a doorman, elevator operator, fitness room, and additional storage.