1045 Madison Ave, 3-B

Timeless elegance abounds in this stunning two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom full-service condominium residence featuring premium finishes, an ideal split bedroom layout and a coveted location, surrounded by the Upper East Side's best boutiques, restaurants and galleries, just one block from Central Park. Inside this sophisticated 1,770-square-foot showplace, ceilings rise nearly 10 feet tall above chevron and wide-plank white oak floors and rows of oversized mullioned windows. A gracious foyer flanked by a marble powder room and coat closet makes a warm welcome. Ahead, the serene living room stretches over 25 feet long, providing a generous footprint for seating and dining areas alongside Parisian-inspired Juliet balconies overlooking Madison Avenue. Chefs will feel inspired by the beautifully appointed kitchen, where Christopher Peacock cabinetry surrounds a full complement of Miele appliances, including a gas range with an electric oven, as well as a steam oven and convection/microwave. This home’s luxurious accommodations begin with a sprawling primary suite featuring a corner bedroom with northern and western exposures and plenty of room for a desk or sitting area. A dressing area with two closets, including a walk-in, delivers abundant wardrobe storage, while the exquisite spa bathroom impresses with a freestanding soaking tub, walk-in shower, private water closet and double marble vanity surrounded by high-end designer tile and fixtures. Across the living room, the second bedroom offers a roomy closet and easy access to another full bathroom. Custom closet fittings throughout, central HVAC and a large laundry room with an in-unit washer-dryer complete this exceptional Upper East Side sanctuary. The Benson is a seldom-seen condominium offering in a location that's lined with regal co-ops and historic townhouses. Designed by Peter Pennoyer Architects and completed in 2022, the chic, intimate and utterly private 15-unit building spoils residents with attentive service and resort-like amenities. Enjoy 24-hour concierge and doorman service, a magazine-worthy lobby, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a private spa with steam/sauna rooms, a half-basketball court, a stately library with a terrace, a luxurious cinema, a playroom/art space, a pet wash, resident storage, bike storage, cold storage, onsite parking, and a glorious landscaped rooftop offering panoramic Central Park views. A stunning Indiana limestone facade with intricate ironwork evokes the city’s classic art deco apartment houses and adds exceptional curb appeal to this magnificent Madison Avenue enclave.