179 E 79TH Street #PHA

This one-of-a-kind sun-flooded trophy penthouse is a terrace lover's dream. Located in a white-glove prewar co-operative on East 79th Street, this spectacular south-facing duplex has undergone a complete renovation by renowned architect, Daniel Frisch in collaboration with Meg Gabriele of Christina Murphy Interiors. The grand four bedroom residence retains a classic layout while incorporating contemporary features such as central air conditioning controlled by Nest thermostats, new windows, white-oak herringbone floors, custom millwork, new solid wood doors, Waterworks fixtures, radiant heat in all bathrooms, water filtration system, Lutron lighting system and an extensive audio/video system including Sonos. Off the entrance foyer is an elegant powder room, two coat closets and a coat room with additional storage. There is a magnificent 228 by 225 living room with four windows, built-in bookcases and a wood-burning fireplace. Adjacent to the living room is the corner formal dining room which faces south and east and provides an elegant space for gatherings. A chefs dream, the windowed eat-in kitchen has been meticulously renovated and has Ceaserstone countertops, Calcutta Gold backsplash and custom cabinets. It is equipped with top-of-line appliances including a Subzero refrigerator/freezer, two Subzero refrigerator drawers, Subzero wine refrigerator, Wolf double-oven and four-burner range with griddle and vented hood, Wolf built-in microwave and Monogram dishwasher. There is a separate bedroom hallway with three bedrooms and an oversized windowed hallway bathroom that is finished in Carrara marble and has two sinks and a bathtub. An enormous storage closet and two additional hallway closets complete the lower level of this glamorous home. Up a sweeping staircase is the top floor which is flooded with sunlight from an exquisite skylight and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows. There are French doors opening onto the stunning landscaped terrace that spans approximately 1,000 square feet and has an automatic watering and lighting system. It is ideal for alfresco dining, entertaining and enjoying the iconic views of New York City. A kitchenette creates ease for entertaining. The luxurious master bedroom suite has 10 1/2 foot ceilings and a huge windowed dressing room with six closets and two built-in dressers. The lavish windowed master bathroom is finished in Thassos and Glassos marble and has two sinks, an oversized walk-in steam shower and a skylight.