211 Central Park West, 18-A

On the 18th floor of the Beresford, Central Park unfolds at your feet in this extraordinary 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home. Inside this sprawling residence discover gleaming hardwood floors, soaring ceilings trimmed with crown moldings and oversized casement windows that afford stunning views and phenomenal light. A foyer gallery lined by floor-to-ceiling bookcases and an illuminated vitrine invites you into the expansive great room, the perfect setting for lavish entertaining and comfortable living. Stately columns usher you into the living/dining room, where south-facing views stretch over the Museum of Natural History and Central Park all the way to the skyscrapers of Billionaire's Row and Midtown. A wet bar and powder room add wonderful convenience to the space, while the adjacent kitchen impresses with custom cabinetry, marble counters and upscale appliances, including a Bertazzoni range. In the primary suite, enjoy western outlooks, two large closets and an en suite bathroom finished with a walk-in shower, two pedestal sinks, basketweave flooring and glass mosaic tile walls. The secondary suite offers double open exposures west and north, excellent closet space and an equally well-appointed private bathroom with a tub/shower. Other notable features of this exquisite Upper West Side home include a separate laundry area with W/D and utility sink, through-the-wall A/C, and service entrance. The Beresford, built in 1929 and designed by the esteemed architect Emory Roth, is one of the most majestic buildings along the iconic Central Park West skyline. From this outstanding location within the Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic Landmark District, the best of Manhattan living is right outside your door. Central Park delivers 840 acres of landscaped outdoor space, and the American Museum of Natural History features gorgeous gardens, a dog run and a green market on Sundays. Residents of this full-service, pet-friendly cooperative enjoy 24-hour doormen , a live-in superintendent, on-site management office, a state-of-the-art fitness club, central laundry, large storage rooms and a bike room. There is a 2% flip-tax; 50% financing is permitted.