101 West 78th Street, 3-A

Welcome to 101 West 78th Street #3-A, a magnificent 7-room, 4-bedroom 3.5 bathroom home in one of The Upper West Sides most historic buildings. Situated on the most ideal corner of the building, this apartment boasts over-sized windows with Southern light and views of both, The Natural History museum and Roosevelt Park. Designed by Emile Gruwe and completed in 1866, 101 West 78th Street rests in one of Manhattan's most enviable locations and has been recently restored and modernized by award-winning interior designer Stephen Sills, preserving all of its historical charm. The result is a uniquely modern boutique condominium that is a perfect synthesis between old and new New York. This exceptional 4050 (approx.) sq.ft. home offers 10'6" ceilings a large entry foyer and 20' gallery hall, ideal for exhibiting your personal art collection. The foyer itself has a uniquely renovated powder bath with hand painted wallpaper and reclaimed 1800's brick flooring. The gallery hall leads to the corner Great Room. Featuring 3" wide oak herringbone floors and measures 27'2" by 18'5", dimensions rarely found on the upper west side. It has great South East light and lovely views of the National History Museum. Adjacent to the Great Room is the formal dining room, with beamed ceilings as well as large windows with vistas over the avenue and museum.Moving through the dining room is the magnificent windowed eat-in kitchen featuring custom-made Smallbone of Devizes cabinetry in a white, hand-painted finish, with glass-fronted cabinets and antique brass hardware. Additionally, there is a six-burner Miele range, Meile refrigerator, freezer, and white Carrara honed marble countertops with a full-height slab backsplash. The outward facing split bedroom layout is filled with bright windows to the street while maintaining a wonderful sense of privacy. The primary suite has two large walk-in closets and a fabulous bathroom that features an over-sized Kaldewi tub, a large walk-in shower, radiant heated Snow White marble floors, Waterworks fixtures, and Ralph Lauren lighting.On the opposite side of the apartment, we find three additional bedrooms and two additional bathrooms facing south over tree-lined 78th street. Both baths have been beautifully appointed with custom millwork and top-of-the-line fixtures. One of the bedrooms would be ideal for a home office or media room if so needed.There is also a mudroom or storage room and a large laundry room with over-sized side by side washer dryer, sink and plenty of room to store all your household goods. Intimate 101 West 78th Street features a 24-hour attended lobby with the friendliest staff in the city, a playroom, fitness room, bicycle storage, stroller room, and cold storage. This building's "A" line comes on the market very rarely, so please schedule an early appointment.