1080 MADISON Avenue #8B

This bright and airy 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence is located in a boutique full-service condominium just moments from Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art and offers grand proportions and unlimited design potential. A semi-private landing opens to a wide foyer, where a dramatic staircase leads down to a sun-drenched living room with soaring 12-foot ceilings, beautiful oak floors and open city views through enormous mahogany-framed picture windows. The separate chef's kitchen is equipped with professional appliances and opens to a large dining area with direct access to a charming outdoor balcony. Beyond the entertaining space, a wide hallway separates public from private and leads to two king-sized bedrooms and two marble bathrooms. Each of the bedrooms are bathed in afternoon light through oversized picture windows and feature built-in desks, custom bookshelves, a wall of closets, and open city views with peeks of the Metropolitan Museum and Central Park in the distance. Additional amenities include central air conditioning, custom lighting, excellent storage, and a hookup for an in-unit washer/dryer. Designed by renowned architect Thierry Despont, this elegant, 15-story, limestone-clad condominium is situated right in the heart of the Upper East Side's Gold Coast, just one block from Central Park and surrounded by New York's finest museums, gourmet food shops, charming restaurants, high-end boutiques, and top-rated schools. Building amenities include a 24-hour doorman, full-time resident manager, common garden, laundry room and an exquisite marble lobby adorned with a striking violin sculpture by the acclaimed French-American artist Arman. Move right in, or bring your architect/designer to create your dream home in arguably the most desirable location in all of Manhattan! PLEASE NOTE: All virtually staged images are for inspirational purposes only. Pets and pieds-à-terre permitted. 2% transfer fee paid by purchaser at closing.