685 West End Ave, 11-A

Gracious layout, amazing light and one of West End Avenue's premier buildings are just are just a few of the descriptions of this over-sized "classic-six" home. This high-floor, sun-drenched and rarely available prewar apartment is in excellent condition and surpasses the expectations of even the most discerning buyer. Off a semi-private landing, enter into a grand gallery, easily used as a dining room, entertaining space or a wonderful place to display art. The nearly square, high-beamed ceiling and oversized living room with French doors faces onto West End Avenue and gets great light all day. The formal dining room faces south and could easily be a dining room/den or converted into a dining room and third bedroom, or simply enjoyed as great entertainment space. The kitchen is a true chef's delight- there is a spacious butler's pantry with restored original cabinets and a generous eating area, plus a separate windowed room for cooking with an enclosed washer/dryer and new appliances.

The bedroom wing houses two large bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The master is an elegant corner, sumptuous in both size and proportions and light-filled, facing south and east. The master includes a dressing room and a large bathroom, easily convertible to a walk-in-closet and a master bath with double vanity. The second bedroom is as large as many masters, faces east and has two generous closets. The second full bathroom has been recently renovated and is easily accessible to guests. The spacious staff room has a full bathroom, making it available as either a third bedroom or a large home office.

There are original prewar details, new windows, solid oak floors and through-the-wall-air conditioning throughout. The elegant flow and over-sized rooms make this home great for entertaining and also comfortable for every day living.

Built in 1923 and converted to a cooperative in 1983, the 16-story 685 West End Avenue is a full-service prewar building with a gorgeous marble lobby with stained glass windows and dramatic vaulted ceilings. Residents enjoy low maintenance, 24-hour doorman service, a live-in super, lovely planted roof deck with dramatic Hudson River views, central laundry, basement storage and a bike room.

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