$999,000

Make your secluded Manhattan oasis in this rare three-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex garden apartment with two levels of stunning private outdoor space in the heart of Central Harlem.

Embrace true indoor-outdoor living in this expansive 1,356-square-foot condominium where gorgeous backyard views greet you the moment you arrive. On the upper level, chefs will love the perfectly arranged kitchen outfitted with chic granite countertops and full-size stainless steel appliances. As for dining and relaxing, you have a multitude of options. There's a breakfast bar for casual meals; the spacious living room easily accommodates sitting and dining areas, and the small balcony outdoors is the perfect spot for a café table and chairs. Steps from here lead to a fantasy garden below lined with pavers and filled with lush potted plants. Back inside, a large bedroom on this floor features a roomy closet and easy access to the full bathroom across the hall.

Downstairs, you'll find two more extra-large bedrooms and the home's second full bathroom. One bedroom opens to a lower-level outdoor space connected by stairs to the garden and balcony above. Two big closets and a separate entrance add convenience this level, and central heat and air ensure comfort throughout this spacious, pin-drop quiet abode.

The Walden is a beautiful, modern condominium building featuring doorman service six days a week, central laundry facilities and a bike room. A tax abatement in place until 2031 adds to this gorgeous home's tremendous appeal. Special assessment:$258.21

Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined block between Park and Madison avenues, this home is at the heart of the Central Harlem renaissance. Within a 10-block radius, you'll find proposed new construction, building sites and sold out developments at every turn, all pointing to the tremendous value and upside potential to be found in the area. There are excellent greenspaces in every direction, and the area's coveted shopping, dining and entertainment venues are just blocks, including Sylvia's, Red Rooster and the new Harlem Whole Foods. 4/5/6 and 2/3 subway lines, plus Metro-North trains, provide easy access to the rest of the city and beyond. * Legally configured as a one-bedroom duplex.