325 W 45th Street #PH-C

PREWAR, PH 1BR W/ STUNNING, WRAP TERRACE Boasting a landscaped, 440sf private terrace, this xxx mint and exquisitely appointed one-bedroom penthouse is unlike anything else in Midtown West. It sits atop the historic and mystique-infused Whitby where such notable 20th Century icons as Doris Day, George Burns and Al Capone spent their days and nights. Breathtaking, 360 degree, open city views beguile and the graceful interior will captivate your imagination. The classic floorplan is bathed in sunlight and elegant, recessed lighting enhances this quiet and spacious retreat. The generously-sized living room boasts high ceilings and beautiful, white oak floors. A wall of floor-to-ceiling, sliding glass windows open to the West terrace and filter extraordinary light. A dining nook is perfect for meals and a clever wall niche accommodates a flat-screen television. The chef's kitchen has been thoughtfully renovated with a Viking, 5-burner, electric stove and microwave, an oversized, stainless steel refrigerator and a GE Monogram wine cooler. Custom cabinets offer plentiful storage and black granite countertops and quarried zebra marble are the perfect accents. The large bedroom has both Southern and Western exposures with sliding glass windows opening to the South terrace. Sleek, custom, mirrored closets and cabinets also provide abundant opportunities for hidden storage. The luxurious bathroom is windowed and pampers with a deep soaking tub and Jacuzzi, rainforest shower head, Kohler sink and fixtures, limestone tile and a granite vanity. The jewel of this penthouse is the glorious, wrap-around terrace perfect for entertaining. It is both furnished and landscaped and offers beckoning views of the NYC skyline, magnificent at night. It is also wired for sound. Central a/c and a built-in speaker system complete the comforts of this home. And finally, an affordable monthly maintenance makes this a highly attractive investment for the discerning buyer. The Whitby, recently profiled in the New York Times, was designed by the esteemed architect Emery Roth (The San Remo, The Beresford) and completed in 1923. This 217-unit, noble structure, renowned for its impressive three sturdy bays and rippling brick cornice, is located on West 45th Street between 8th and 9th Aves in the heart of NYC''s fabled theatre district. The Whitby is a full-service co-op and features one of the most spectacular roofdecks in Midtown West. Amenities include a 24/7 doorman, new laundry room, storage, bike room, FIOS and a grand, newly renovated, Art Deco-inspired lobby. It is convenient to all major transportation and an abundance of restaurants, cafes and entertainment. The Whitby is pied-a-terre, co-purchasing and pet friendly.