20 West 72nd Street, 1501

Chic contemporary style meets prewar grandeur in this meticulously renovated one-bedroom, one-bedroom home in a full-service co-op just inches from Central Park. Spanning approximately 713 square feet, this like-new residence welcomes you with beautifully refinished floors, 9-foot-tall ceilings and oversized north-facing windows. From the gracious foyer lined with closets, you're invited to relax or entertain in the spacious living/dining room featuring stunning designer lighting and gorgeous peek-a-boo views of the dramatic Dakota building and park. The modern open kitchen boasts sleek cabinetry and new upscale appliances, including an electric cooktop, oven, dishwasher and built-in microwave. Breakfast bar seating is the perfect spot for casual dining and conversation. In the king-size bedroom, you'll find beautiful inlaid herringbone floors, a roomy closet and more than enough space for a home office area. The attached bathroom impresses with lovely tile, a large tub/shower, a new vanity, sconces and contemporary fixtures. This home's extensive renovation included newly skim-coated walls, new doors and hardware, updated trim and new radiator covers with storage. A new electrical panel provides a dedicated, 50-amp circuit to the electric stove and enough power/breakers to add split-unit air conditioners, a washer-dryer or other higher-power appliances. Located within the Upper West Side/Central Park Historic District, The Franconia is a 1925 Neo-Renaissance beauty in brick, stone and terra cotta. Residents of the classic prewar cooperative enjoy full-time concierge service, a package room, cold storage, laundry, a resident's lounge, children's playroom, storage and a bike room. In-unit washer-dryers are permitted. Maintenance includes water, hot water, electricity, gas and heat, plus cable and phone lines billed at low rates. Pets, pieds-à-terre, subletting, co-purchasing, parents buying for children, gifting, guarantors and international buyers are permitted with board approval. From this outstanding location, you're directly across from many of Central Park's most beloved features, including Strawberry Fields, The Lake, Bow Bridge and Bethesda Terrace. This prime Upper West Side neighborhood is surrounded by the city's best gourmet stores, including the original Fairway Market, Gourmet Garage, Trader Joe's, Citarella and more. Enjoy easy access to fantastic restaurants, nightlife and Lincoln Center entertainment. Transportation is effortless with B, C and 1/2/3 subway lines, excellent bus service and nearby CitiBike stations all nearby.