40 W 116th Street #A202

**RARE OFFERING OF A SPLENDID 2BDR/2BTH W/ PRIVATE TERRACE** Indoor-outdoor living dreams come true in this spacious split two-bedroom, two-bathroom home featuring an oversized private terrace, open layout and an exceptional South Harlem location just five blocks from Central Park. Inside this sun-splashed home, you're greeted by gleaming hardwood floors, tall ceilings and beautiful terrace views throughout. A gracious foyer flanked by a large coat closet opens to the 19-foot-long living room, providing a generous footprint for seating and dining areas alongside floor-to-ceiling windows. Step out to the expansive 352-square-foot planted terrace featuring privacy fencing and handsome pavers to enjoy al fresco entertaining, grilling and urban gardening. Elevate your culinary experience in the well-appointed open kitchen where sleek wood cabinetry, lava stone countertops, new backsplash, and an oversized pantry with a custom California Closet build-out, surround a fleet of stainless steel KitchenAid appliances, including a gas range, bottom-freezer refrigerator, dishwasher and built-in microwave. The desirable split-bedroom layout includes a king-size primary suite with terrace outlooks and two roomy walnut California Closets leading to an en suite bathroom with a deep soaking tub/shower, large vanity and floor-to-ceiling marble and granite details. Across the living room, the second bedroom enjoys a spacious closet and easy access to the full guest bathroom. Handsome ceiling fans in each bedroom and a laundry closet with an in-unit Whirlpool full-size ventless washer-dryer complete this serene Harlem haven. These owners have meticulously maintained and added multiple upgrades to the unit, including recessed LED lighting, updated switch covers and USB enabled outlets in the primary bedroom and kitchen, and a Nest Thermostat system wired for three individual heating and cooling zones. Additionally there is a storage unit in the lower level that will be included for additional storage for the lucky tenants! Built in 2006, The Kalahari is a Gold LEED Certified green building offering full-time concierge and live-in resident manager service, a well-equipped 24-hour fitness center overlooking a landscaped courtyard, laundry on each floor, a library, children's playroom, bike room, attached parking garage, roof decks, a meeting/party room and two-soundproofed music practice rooms. Common areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, while each home enjoys fiber optic cable and internet. Enjoy a filter air system and green roofs, contributing to the building's low energy costs. From this outstanding South Harlem location directly above Central Park, you'll enjoy a front-row seat to the breathtaking North Woods, Harlem Meer and the former Lasker Rink and Pool, now the Harlem Meer Center, currently undergoing an exciting $150 million renovation. Harlem's coveted dining and nightlife venues are within easy reach, and this central neighborhood offers fantastic proximity to the shopping and cultural offerings of 125th Street, East River Plaza's Costco and Aldi, Museum Mile and the Upper East and West Sides. Transportation is effortless with 2/3 trains a block away, plus B, C and 6 trains, excellent bus service and CitiBikes all nearby. Some Photos are virtually staged.