25 East 86th Street, 14-A

SPRAWLING CLASSIC 6

On a high floor in one of Carnegie Hill's most sought after prewar buildings is this lovely, Classic 6 with wonderful light, ceilings more than 9' high and rooms that are big, square and wonderfully generous. With only two residences per floor, you arrive at a semi-private landing and then enter a large gallery from which all the rooms and wings open. Just ahead is the enormous and grand south-facing living room complete with wood burning fireplace and enough wall space for your finest art. Its original beams have been incorporated into beautiful coffered ceilings. Also off the gallery is an enormous 24'6" X 15'9" library/den that can easily accommodate several seating groups and activities, all at the same time. A lovely and formal dining area are just one room over. Exiting the gallery in a different direction, is a long hallway to the home's private wing. At the end of that hallway is the primary bedroom with spectacular light through its south and west exposures. With side views of Central Park, this room is generous in all ways including its custom walk-in closet. The ensuite windowed bathroom is brand new with walk-in shower and radiant heated floor. The second bedroom, also with bathroom ensuite, has a charming view of the planted terrace next door. A large, windowed eat-in kitchen offers tons of storage and the best of appliances including washer/dryer and wine refrigerator. The apartment has two-zone front and back central air conditioning.

This is a marvelous, comfortable home filled with natural light. While just one block from Fifth Avenue and some of New York's finest museums and cultural institutions, this is a quiet of stretch of 86th Street and offers some of the best in neighborhood dining and services.

25 East 86 Street, with its gleaming white marble floor and superb service, reflects an elegance and welcome you thought no longer existed. But here, with attentive doormen, concierge service, live-in resident manager and only two apartments per floor, this white glove, boutique cooperative deserves the marvelous reputation it enjoys. Offered is private storage that conveys with each apartment and laundry and bike rooms. Washer/dryers are permitted, pets are welcome. There is a 2% transfer fee payable by purchaser.