1088 Park Ave, 6-B

As you step from the semi-private elevator landing into this magnificent Classic 6 room home, you will be transported to an era of prewar elegance, luxury and charm. The generous entrance gallery flows into a spacious living room, flooded with Eastern light from a wall of windows overlooking Park Avenue and centered by a mantled wood burning fireplace. In the adjacent formal dining room that enjoys both afternoon sun and verdant views of the landscaped private garden just outside, expertly crafted custom cabinetry adds beauty as well as storage. Through the butler's pantry, an oversized West facing window adds warmth to a kitchen that includes a washer and dryer and generous storage. The adjoining office/maid's room and maids bath complete the kitchen area. Both the Master and Second bedrooms, each with en suite bath, face East over Park Avenue allowing you to wake to the morning sun. Stylish pre-war details throughout include original hardwood herringbone floors, multi-paned windows and crown moldings. Located in one of the most desirable Carnegie Hill buildings, 1088 Park Avenue, designed by distinguished architect Mott B. Schmidt. This white glove prewar cooperative features a private tree-filled garden courtyard including a magnificent double fountain and has one of the top 10 recognized lobbies on the Upper East Side. The desirable neighborhood boasts fine dining, shopping, Central Park, recreational and cultural attractions include The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Guggenheim Museum, Neue Galerie and Cooper-Hewitt. Excellent public transportation is nearby. This fine home will not last so call me now!