30 East 65th Street, 13-A

A contemporary New York City Faberge Egg!

New to the Market - A spectacular, high floor 2-bedroom, 2 1/2-bathroom terraced home with views of Central Park.

The foyer, an ornate hinge-opening trinket has a Cortina leather seating nook with a built in shoe cabinet. The floor is Calacutta marble slab and there is a chic and spacious coat closet. A hallway leads to the sun-drenched corner living room that boasts stunning views through perfect picture windows. The flooring is solid Cumaru herringbone wood throughout, while designer elements include modern base reveal, linear recessed lighting and an elegant bar with wine fridge. The large windowed eat-in kitchen features top-of-the-line Gaggenau and Miele appliances, complete with Kallista sink by Kohler and Blue de Savoie backsplash from the French Alps. The kitchen counters and flooring are Nano Glass Stone. Best of all is the window booth with views of Central Park, the perfect morning coffee spot. There is an adjacent windowed powder room that enjoys the same quintessentially New York scape.

The crown jewel is the home's luxurious primary bedroom suite with custom designed wall-to-wall carpeting. The entrance is flanked with the finest craftsmanship in closets and built-ins, including a divinely proportioned 10'X9' dressing room closet. The truly spa-like bathroom includes separate glass-enclosed steam shower and toilet, together with double sinks with Samuel Heath faucets. The walls and floor are masterfully cut from whole Calacutta Gold marble slab. The second bedroom is large and can be accessed from either the bedroom hallway or from the living room through antique mirrored French doors. This bedroom has a quiet north exposure across the terrace. The en-suite windowed bathroom is perfectly tempered from its soaking tub to ultra-fine finishes. This apartment has abundant storage, a place to put all your treasures, and exceptional finishes; everything is well thought out.

The Colony House is a white glove postwar co-op with pristine financials. Residents enjoy attentive staff including concierge, doorman, live-in superintendent, and porters. There is private storage, a bike room, laundry room, gym, roof deck, and on-site parking. Located on the corner of 65th street and Madison, Colony House is just a block from Central Park, and is surrounded by upscale designer boutiques, fine dining, and galleries. Utilities are included in the low maintenance, 50% financing is allowed, and there is a 2% co-op flip tax. Pied-à-terre purchasers are welcome.