320 CENTRAL Park W #1J

Located on Central Park West where you will find access to beautiful walking trails, bridle paths, playgrounds, the reservoir and tennis courts is this expansive one bedroom one and a half bathroom that has been smartly converted into a two bedroom at The Ardsley an Upper West Side gem. Ones experience begins as you enter the building with its stunning Art Deco lobby adorned with classic architecture and decorative relief. This ground floor home is a great value and from the moment you enter you will be comfortable and warmed by its charm. Prewar details abound beginning with its beautiful hardwood floors. From the spacious entry gallery one is surprised by a very large eat in kitchen with dining area fitted with a lovely L shaped banquette with built in storage. The windowed kitchen boasts tons of storage in beautiful original glass faced cabinetry and lots of counter space. Off the entry gallery there is a very nice powder room and two large closets. The living room is lovely and the current owners constructed a wall with French doors to create a second bedroom in which two kids have slept and grown for several years. This bonus space works brilliantly as either a guest room, or home office and the French doors allow light to flow through to the living room. The primary bedroom is also spacious, fitting a king sized bed easily, and has a large closet, and an en suite windowed bath done with mosaic and subway tile, and has a pedestal sink, We cant say enough about how large and airy this apartment feels. In the building you will enjoy a new state of the art gym, playroom, bike storage, laundry room, and private storage. Just a few blocks from the B and C trains, getting to midtown is easy and the cross town bus will get you to Mt. Sinai and the museums quickly. The tree lined streets in the 90s are stunning and Whole Foods, a new Trader Joes, shopping venues and restaurants line Columbus Avenue. Make The Ardsley your new home with this rare find.