35 East 85th Street, 12-DE

Wrapping the southeast corner of 35 East 85th Street is apartment 12DE, an extremely sunny and spacious 3 or 4 bedroom co-op with an amazing wrap terrace and stunning southern views of the downtown skyline. Moments from Central Park and Museum Mile, this well laid out home has views from every room, a vast entertaining space, a classic entrance gallery, and a home office/media room or 4th bedroom. Enter to a picture gallery which perfectly separates the living space from the bedroom wing. The expansive sun-filled living room is situated in the southeast corner of the apartment and has a wall of windows ushering in the southern and eastern light along with compelling city views. Access from the living room to the wide wrap terrace creates the perfect set-up for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining and dining al fresco. The generously sized dining area has a wall of south-facing windows that frame the wide open views and an elegant pass-through to the kitchen which is flanked by built-in shelving and storage. The attractive south-facing windowed kitchen also has a lovely downtown view and is outfitted with a Viking stove, Subzero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, and under-counter washer & dryer. Off the living room is a very large den/office that easily converts to a 4th bedroom. It has a wall of stylish mahogany built-ins that incorporate a television cabinet, bar, bookshelves, drawers, storage and a built-in desk, Additionally, there is a substantial full bath adjacent. On the opposite end of the apartment is the bedroom hallway off of which is the southeast corner primary bedroom with open south views, a large outfitted dressing closet, and en-suite bath. The second bedroom, with access to the western end of the terrace, faces south, east and west and has stylish built-ins. The L shaped third bedroom, facing south, has a windowed office nook, an abundance of closet space and built-in shelving with storage. The hall also houses a large linen closet, deep secondary closet with built-in drawers and a pretty full bath. Hardwood floors, abundant closet space and a perfect layout combine to make this a very special oasis. Westminster House is known for its top-notch luxury service and prime location on the Upper East Side. Built in 1955 and converted to a cooperative in 1979, there are 154 homes and 16 stories. The two towers (south and north) are connected via a picturesque indoor walkway with a recently renovated courtyard. The building has a roof deck with magnificent views, landscaped courtyard, bike storage, laundry room, parking garage, 24 hour doorman, concierge, live-in super, handyman, and porter. Pets under 55 lbs and pied-a-terres are permitted, subject to board approval. Flip tax is 3%.