239 Central Park W # B, New York, NY 10024

This beautiful, sun-filled two-bedroom, two-bathroom, corner penthouse home at 239 Central Park West is ideally positioned in one of the Avenue's superb full-service buildings directly across from Central Park. This extraordinary penthouse high atop the city is truly special with its own private elevator entrance, showcasing a huge, landscaped wrap terrace lining the perimeter of the home with multiple entertaining spaces and extraordinary open city views from four exposures, including a partial view of Central Park from the north terrace. This spectacular one-of-a-kind home is filled with numerous windows and doors enveloping the interiors with stunning natural light all day and a remarkable warm sunset glow at days end. The gracious layout is fabulous for formal entertaining with a great separation for private living. Gorgeous old-world architectural details throughout provide a design rich in history and character seamlessly blending with abundant modern comforts. Beautiful and distinctive design elements include intricate, decorative crown, wall, and ceiling moldings and trim, built-in seating and bookshelves, wood windows and French doors, and hardwood herringbone floors. Contemporary comforts include through-wall air conditioning in kitchen and bedrooms, new top-line appliances, a wood-burning fireplace, bathroom sauna, Lutron dimmable custom LED lighting, washer/dryer, and generous custom-fitted closets. The landscaped private wrap terraces are simply spectacular, lining nearly the entire apartment with expansive north, south, and west terraces and a secluded east terrace designated to the primary suite. These spaces are fabulous for entertaining, dining al fresco, gardening, or enjoying the amazing open city views. Professionally landscaped, the year-round plantings were designed to be low maintenance. Fully outfitted, the terraces have electricity and a new irrigation system. The grand formal space spans over 37 feet with an open living room and formal dining room, filled with numerous windows, two exposures, open city views, abundant architectural design details, a wood-burning fireplace, and a custom built-in seating area. The fully outfitted, corner eat-in kitchen boasts abundant refurbished stainless-steel cabinetry with glass fronts including food pantry, marble counters and backsplash, LED under-counter lighting, custom mosaic tile floors and new Miele appliances including refrigerator, dishwasher, Combi-Steam convection/gas range oven with steamer/sous-vide cooker, and wok burner, and washer /dryer. Surrounded by windows and two exposures, the space also has an access door leading to the terrace. Both bedrooms are full of natural light with numerous windows, en-suite windowed bathrooms and generous closet storage. The primary suite offers a huge custom walk-in closet, a private landscaped terrace, and large primary bath with both tub and shower, as well as a custom built-in sauna! The second bedroom has two exposures. Building amenities include a full gym, central laundry room, shareholder storage and a bicycle room. Pets are permitted. Central air and through-the-wall AC are allowed. Pieds-a-terre not permitted. Flip Tax: 2% paid by buyer.

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