1185 Park Ave, 17/16G

TERRACE LOVERS' DREAM

This trophy penthouse offers the best of all worlds: baronial public rooms, spacious private rooms, incredible light and an absolutely spectacular, beautifully landscaped terrace - one of the largest on the Upper East Side - with open views east, west and south. All this and extraordinarily low maintenance! At over 5,100 interior square feet and 2850 exterior, the home features 5 bedrooms, library, garden/sunroom, five full bathrooms and 2 powder rooms. Almost all the living space is on one floor.
A private landing leads to a magnificent central gallery with 24' domed ceilings, which flows to all major rooms and features a dramatic, sweeping, marble staircase lined with large windows, flooding the home with light. The enormous, 17x29 south facing, living room has open city views, glorious light and a wood burning fireplace with a magnificent 18th Century French mantle.
The formal dining room features an original coffered ceiling and custom, temperature-controlled wine storage with capacity for 700 bottles.
The library has river views, and features its original wood paneling, pegged wood floors and decorative plaster ceiling. The heart of the home is a huge, gourmet, chef's kitchen, furnished with top-of-the-line appliances, Glassos countertops and custom cabinetry, as well as a separate breakfast room with custom built-ins and additional storage. A washer dryer is located here as well. The corner primary suite faces south and east, with open city and river views. This private enclave includes an enormous bedroom appointed with custom cabinetry, a south facing fifth bedroom, currently converted to a study with open city views, a mahogany paneled dressing room, and walls of closets, including 2 large walk-ins. The suite also includes 2 full bathrooms appointed with marble, onyx and custom tiles. The main level features three additional oversized bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms, amazing views and incredible closets. A powder room completes the floor. Ascend the grand staircase to the upper level, with 6 Palladian windows overlooking the gallery below. Reminiscent of a French Orangerie, the garden/sunroom is surrounded with windows and features a wood burning fireplace with an exquisite mantel. A second powder room is located on this level. The crowning jewel, accessed through French doors, is the stunning 2,850 sq. ft. landscaped terrace, which wraps the entire level. It is a truly rare entertaining space. This great, spacious apartment can accommodate a large family all working and/or learning remotely simultaneously.

Constructed in 1929 by Schwartz and Gross, 1185 Park Ave is one of Carnegie Hill's most prestigious cooperatives. Located two blocks from Central Park and a short walk to Upper East Side museums and private schools, as well as Madison Avenue shopping. Amenities include a gym, playroom, roof garden, and bicycle rooms. Private Storage. Pets permitted. The building allows 50% financing. 2% flip tax payable by purchaser.