One enters the home off the elevator to a windowed foyer where you are immediately struck by sweeping river views through west facing floor to ceiling windows. A powder room is perfectly placed here for guests. The spacious corner living dining room faces West and North with views all the way up the river to the George Washington Bridge and high above upper Manhattan. You really feel like you are on top of the world from this luxurious perch. The living room has custom blinds and drapery that enhance the luxurious nature of the space and a windowed dining area offers mesmerizing views. The open windowed kitchen offers upgraded custom cabinetry providing lots of storage. Ample Ocean Mist black granite counter tops throughout the kitchen offer lots of space for preparation and buffet style entertaining and the island has an overhang creating space for bar stools. Enjoy a Viking appliance package and entertain to your hearts delight!
The primary bedroom suite is astounding. Facing both East and South, this corner suite will impress. It is spacious enough for a king sized bedroom set, has two closets one of which is a walk-in, and boasts the most magnificent park, reservoir and sky line views to wake up to or relax to in the evenings. The floor to ceiling windows are dressed with linen blinds and silk drapery enhancing the suites airy and bright atmosphere. The ensuite bath is windowed and soothing, ensconced in white statuary marble and white milk glass tiling. It is fitted with a marble topped double vanity with medicine cabinets, an oversized tea for two soaking tub and glass enclosed soaking tub. The second bedroom faces South and West! The views continue to be spectacular and the bedroom also offers its own well appointed windowed bathroom with a glass enclosed stall shower and natural wood vanity topped with Blue Azur limestone and a medicine cabinet. The third bedroom suite faces East and North and is spacious with a dressing area featuring custom closets and an equally well appointed ensuite bathroom.
One cannot find a comparable apartment on the Upper West Side with both sunrise and sunset views, and the extensive amenities the Ariel Condominiums has to offer. Amenities include a 24 hour doorman/concierge, an excellent live in Resident Manager and maintenance staff, children's playroom, entertainment facility, gym, swimming pool, backyard playground, half court basketball and screening room.
Quick Profile
Bracketed on its east and west borders by massive city parks, the Upper West Side (UWS) is known for its greenery, stately and elegant townhomes, safe streets and great schools, all of which make it a very desirable neighborhood for families. The UWS has maintained its community feeling, making it attractive to young professionals and retirees, both of whom want a sense of belonging in the place they call home.
Here you’ll find many apartment buildings, especially those along Central Park West. Historic architecture abounds, anchored by four luxury co-ops - the San Remo, Majestic, Century and Eldorado apartments - all of which have two towers on their interiors. They were built in the 1930s and their design was predicated on a 1929 building code that imposed a height limit on residences facing the street. There are also impressive row houses near Riverside Drive throughout the W 70 and 80 Streets. Above the 90s, you will find smaller buildings where walk-ups are very reasonably priced.
There are several world-class museums and venues dedicated to the performing arts. Plentiful dining can be found in the UWS. You will find everything from quaint Jewish delis serving up bagels and a schmear to sophisticated fine dining that has earned multiple Michelin stars, and everything you could possibly want in between. There is also abundant shopping and a vibrant nightlife.