321 W 78TH Street #PHC

Magnificent penthouse with 1100+sf terrace! When you step into this truly exceptional home, you will never want to leave. The owners went to great lengths to maintain and restore the pre-war beauty and character when recreating their home for today's living. With impressive attention to detail, this park block beauty has been transformed into an amazing 2br 1.5ba home with a seemingly never ending South and East facing terrace with views from Central Park to the Hudson River. Enter this oasis from a private elevator landing, and step into an entry foyer with a massive coat closet and powder room. The 24ft long great room has a decorative fireplace and two sets of French doors that open to the South-facing terrace. You will find two more sets of French doors in the primary bedroom, also opening to the terrace. The chef's kitchen features a Bertazzoni vented stove with paneled hood, Liebherr refrigerator, paneled Bosch dishwasher, and an Asko W/D hidden behind millwork. Endless cabinets and counter space, double sink and 2 windows with sky and water tower views make cooking a dream. The windowed, oversized primary bathroom features a deep Kohler soaking tub, marble vanity, and large linen closet. Enjoy all day light from your South, West and East exposures. 10+ft ceilings, hardwood floors, endless closet space (all fully built-out) hidden behind jib doors, custom radiator covers and molding and solid wood doors throughout. The building just finished installing a new roof and pavers earlier this year, and the owners installed a new irrigation system, so you can enjoy gardening from your terrace. Central air and through-the-wall A/C are permitted. Built in 1925 and designed by noted architects, Sommerfeld & Sass, 321 West 78th Street is an elegant ten-story building of red brick and limestone. Amenities include a full-time doorman, live-in super, central laundry, common storage, and bicycle storage. This boutique co-op is located in the heart of the Upper West Side, half block from Riverside Park, and close to numerous supermarkets, including Zabar's, Fairway, Citarella and Trader Joe's, and amazing restaurants and bakeries. Some neighborhood favorites are Red Farm, Miriam, Tessa, SweetGreen, Levain Bakery, Orwarshers, Mille Feuille, and more. The 1/2/3 subway and numerous bus lines are all nearby and provide great options for getting around the city.