$20,000,000

One of the finest residences in all of New York City, encompassing the entire 9th Floor, this bespoke cooperative apartment is located in the prestigious Rosario Candela building - 778 Park Avenue. With nearly 100 feet of Park Avenue facing frontage, this full floor home spans over 6,500 Square Feet and is defined by 16 voluminous rooms, 6 ensuite bedrooms, 7 full bathrooms and 2 half bathrooms. Natural light streams through 42 oversized, sound-proof windows allowing for open views from all four exposures. Architectural elements include 3 wood burning fireplaces, soaring 11” Ft. ceilings, beautifully crafted custom moldings and inlaid custom hardwood floors. The East Wing of the home is composed of four large public rooms that invite the most gracious entertaining along with the comfort of everyday living. The private elevator vestibule opens into the impressive 40 Ft. gallery with custom handmade stenciled wood floors and a perfectly located, guest powder room. Through the grand arched doorways, the 32ft .x 19ft. Park Avenue facing living room is anchored by a marble mantled wood burning fireplace. To the south of the Living Room is the handsome, oak-paneled library with the second of three wood burning fireplaces. Abutting the north side of the Living Room is the enormous 20 Ft. X 25 Ft. formal dining room, easily seating 20 and also centered by a wood burning fireplace. Nearby the large butler’s pantry with a wine cooler and ample storage, adjoins the spacious chef’s kitchen with an 8 burner Viking range, Sub Zero refrigerator and a large eat-in dining area. The South Wing of the home, accessed through the gracious gallery, offers a large media-entertaining room/bedroom with full bath, in addition to 4 spacious bedrooms, each with ensuite, windowed bathrooms and abundant custom outfitted closets. The corner primary suite, at the end of the private 50 ft. hall, is complemented by an elegant wood paneled dressing room as well as a luxurious walk-in closet and two full bathrooms. The Staff Wing located on connecting floors, includes a windowed laundry room and three staff rooms/home offices and two additional bathrooms. The home is wired for Smart Home Audio and security features with fully upgraded electric. The 9th Floor at 778 Park Avenue is the epitome of Gold Coast living at its finest. One block to upscale Madison Avenue and two blocks to Central Park and Museum Mile. The elegant 778 Park Avenue climbs 18 stories. The full-service white glove building holds just 18 apartments and occupies what is considered to be the most desirable corner of Park Avenue. The building has bicycle storage, is pet-friendly and has a 3% Flip Tax paid by the purchaser. Co-exclusive. ***