Extraordinary classic six, sunlit and spacious facing Park Avenue with South and East exposures. This special and one-of-a-kind home boasts 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. It is beautifully enhanced by 9.5-foot-high ceilings, herringbone floors, original details and a gas fireplace with a stunning mantle. The beautiful fireplace is the centerpiece of the perfectly proportioned living room and formal dining room. The epitome of fine living on Park Avenue, this home is the one you have waited for.
This exceptional residence seamlessly combines the feeling of an open and airy home with gracious and comfortable living.
Upon entering there is a generous sized entrance gallery and large coat closet with extra room for storage. The massive living room features a gas fireplace and enjoys views of Park Avenue through three oversized, double hung windows.
The large formal dining room is perfect for entertaining guests. Comfortable and very spacious, the dining room easily accommodates seating for 10 people or more and enjoys views of Park Avenue.
The adjacent wonderful windowed eat-in-kitchen is modern and perfectly equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, granite countertops, custom wood cabinets with built-in desk area, pantry and two oversized closets. Three East facing windows capture beautiful Park Avenue views.
The primary bedroom boasts two exposures, great light and a closet. The bathroom also has a window.
An additional bedroom is the perfect guest bedroom, office or den. It features a wall of bookcases, southern light and huge floor to ceiling closets that runs along one side of the room with ample shelving and built-in file cabinets.
Built in 1924 and designed by J. E. R. Carpenter, 1060 Park Avenue, an elegant white glove building with old world charm, is located at 87th and Park Avenue, just two blocks from Central Park and in close proximity to the Metropolitan Museum, Guggenheim, Cooper Hewitt, excellent public transportation, as well as the best shops and both casual and fine dining options. The purchaser is responsible for the 2.5% flip tax. The building permits pied-a-terres, 50% financing, and is pet friendly.
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