Grand and spectacular home with 50 feet of frontage on Central Park. Available for the first time in over 40 years, this sprawling, nearly 6000 square foot, six bedroom, five and half bathroom residence is located in one of the Fifth Avenue's most coveted pre-war cooperatives. A private elevator landing opens to the perfectly proportioned, nearly square gallery, which provides access to the three elegant entertaining rooms with direct views of Central Park. The regal, sun filled corner living room features four South facing windows with midtown views and two West facing windows looking at the tree tops of Central Park, plus a wood burning fireplace. The adjacent, handsome library boasts another wood burning fireplace along with two large windows facing Fifth Avenue. The massive dining roo
...read morem is perfect for large gatherings and also has direct Park views. Off of the dining room is a charming breakfast area and butler's pantry which leads to the very large, chef's kitchen with two sinks, a double wide stove, and tons of storage space. Next to the kitchen is a laundry room with space to have a double washer and dryer, as well as a staff room with an adjacent full bathroom. Nicely separated from the entertaining space, the bedroom wing of the home features five bedrooms, four of which are South facing with beautiful, sunny exposures. The palatial primary bedroom suite boasts two separate en-suite bathrooms, multiple walk-in closets, and a third wood burning fireplace. Two more South facing bedrooms have walk-in closets and windowed, en-suite bathrooms. The other South facing bedroom can either be used as a den or a bedroom with generous closet space. Additional features of this magnificent apartment include over 10 foot ceilings, central AC, ample storage space throughout the apartment, as well as a private storage unit. Built in 1928 by renowned architect J.E.R. Carpenter, 1060 Fifth Avenue is one of the pre-eminent cooperatives on the Upper East Side. This white glove building boasts amenities including a full service staff, resident manager, beautiful gym with a resistance swimming pool, half-court basketball court, and golf simulator. Pets are welcome, 50% financing allowed, 3% flip tax, and no summer work rules.
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