259 West 85th Street, 6

Penthouse Perfection complete with a planted and pristine outdoor paradise. Perched on the top floor of a pristine prewar boutique condominium building, in the heart of the Upper West Side, awaits this sunny penthouse duplex home with two levels inside and two levels of private terrace! This home is the ultimate urban retreat, there are three levels in all with over 1,500 square feet of combined indoor/ outdoor living. This penthouse has everything, the indoor residence has a seamless open floor plan with access to the main terrace on the South side and a stunning triple pane glass solarium/ dining room on the North end with a gracious living room in between. There is an open windowed kitchen with a center island, granite counters, dishwasher, food disposal, gas stove and oven, washer/ dryer and its own sky light. Additionally, this floor features high ceilings, recessed lighting, richly stained dark brown wood floors with exposures open to the South and the North with amazing light throughout the day. On the floor below, you will discover a large master bedroom with stunning wood beam ceilings, exposed brick walls, hardwood floors with many prewar details including two unique and original round pivot windows. Also on this floor, there is a renovated marble and porcelain bathroom which includes a separate shower with pebble tile, a glass door and separately deep stand alone soaking tub. On the top two outdoor floors, you will discover the most incredible multi-level landscaped terraces that will have you feeling like you are on vacation when you are in your own home. There are several distinct outdoor entertaining areas. On the main level, a summer outdoor dining room, adjacent to the BBQ grill, all enclosed in a beautiful pergola surrounded by custom plantings and lighting complete with a watering system. The upper level is the sun lovers dream with open exposures, custom plantings with a cozy comfortable outdoor living room. The Condominium consists of six unique duplex homes all in a special building that has the warm feeling of fine European Boutique Hotel. The building amenities include basement storage lockers, one owned by each apartment as well as a bike area. The building itself has been completely renovated with video surveillance, video intercom access that is equipped to be answered from your phone. The monthly charges are extremely low and pied a terre is allowed. Convenient to all public transit, shopping and parks, sorry no smoking.