$519,950

Enjoy fabulous city views over Madison Avenue from your impeccably renovated, generously-sized studio in one of Midtown's most prestigious prewar buildings. Apartment 8H at The John Murray House combines the feel of a luxury hotel suite with openness and just enough definition of space to accommodate full-sized living room furniture, a dining table and chairs, office set-up, and separate sleeping alcove. A bright marble-floored bath and windowed kitchen complete the perfect Manhattan setting for relaxed living, entertaining, and working. Exceptional space continues with two large closets for coats and utility/storage, and a walk-in closet with double hanging rods and built-in shoe organizers, as well as a full-height custom in-wall bath cabinet. The kitchen provides added storage designed to maximize available space. Your large picture window preserves a full view year-round thanks to an efficient Friedrich thru-wall air-conditioning unit. Custom finishes and details are key to the apartment's sophisticated interior. They include: re-stained and refinished hardwood parquet floors; designer light fixtures & dimmable track lighting; original crown molding; a custom-built media cabinet and radiator cover; solar & blackout shades with custom millwork valance; and panel moldings on all doors and walls in the foyer, living room and queen-size sleeping alcove. Your fully-renovated windowed kitchen enjoys lovely sunlight and views and is styled for the modern cook. Features include: custom-fitted cabinetry to maximize counter and storage space; marble countertops with full-height matching backsplashes; solar & blackout shades; and stainless steel appliances, including an over-the-range microwave and concealed dishwasher. The stunning bath with large walk-in, glass enclosed shower was renovated in keeping with the building's era, and features the original console sink and mirrored medicine cabinet, complemented by new high-end Kohler fixtures and towel bars, and hexagonal marble tile flooring throughout, including in the shower. Built in 1940, the handsome John Murray House at 220 Madison Avenue is a sought-after, full-service cooperative located in prime Murray Hill. Elevating the lifestyle is a 24-hour doorman, onsite parking garage, laundry facility, wonderful furnished landscaped roof deck with striking city and Empire State Building views, bike storage, and private storage available. Situated on Madison between 36th and 37th Street, at a premier address right across from The Morgan Library, minutes from Grand Central Station, Bryant Park, Penn Station, theaters, museums, restaurants, and shopping. Pets are welcomed.