11 W 81ST Street #1B

Theatrical proportions, soaring 11ft ceilings, and dramatic views of the Rose Planetarium describe this exquisite one bedroom, one bathroom home in the esteemed Hayden House. A classic foyer with two deep closets and built-in mirrored console leads to the homes grand entertaining space. Stunning and sumptuous, this 19x19 south-facing living room basks in all-day light and evening-glow views of the park and planetarium. The decorative fireplace and designer lighting echo the homes mastery in combining contemporary living with new and restored prewar details. A windowed kitchen, off the chic dining area, has a large north-facing window, marble countertops, tons of cabinetry, and a breakfast bar. The stunning renovated bathroom is windowed and has marble basket-weave floors, a marble counter and sink, and white subway-tile walls. A private hallway leads to the serene west-facing primary bedroom which boasts a walk-in closet with built-ins. This home is elevated above street level and set back from the sidewalk by a Beaux Arts inspired cast iron railing.Eleven West Eighty-first Street is located on one of New Yorks most coveted blocks, across the street from the American Museum of Natural History and the Rose Planetarium. The Hayden House, a magnificent turn-of-the-century Beaux Arts limestone mansion, was built in 1908 and converted to a Coop in 1976. Its stunning restored marble lobby has a doorman. Amenities include a live-in super, a bike room, and a laundry room. New and noteworthy restaurants abound in this lively neighborhood at the heart of the Upper West Side. Pied-a-terres and pets welcome.