345 W 88th Street #4-F

A BIT OF EXTRA BY RIVERSIDE PARK SUNSHINE & BIRDSONG: BRIGHT, RENOVATED, CORNER HOME IN THE TREETOPS OPEN PLAN LIVING/DINING/KITCHEN, BONUS GUEST SPACE, WASHER/DRYER + OFFICE FORMERLY A CLASSIC JUMBO 1BR TRANSFORMED INTO A STELLAR JUNIOR '2BR' Here's a beautiful bit of downtown uptown vibe that turns the UWS park-side prewar on its head. While gut renovating this jumbo space, a very smart owner decided to re-invent, re-imagine, and revolutionize a classic plan in order to gain more: more function, more refinement, more practicality, more light, more space, more relevance, and more room for all of today's growing home needs. The welcoming foyer hall unfolds into a big, lofted, open-plan living/dining/kitchen great room a corner 'loft' anchored by six big windows onto the treetops. Swimming in calm and comforting light, the leafy views bring a natural texture to this beautiful and practical space, grounding this home's entertaining rooms in utter loveliness. With high ceilings above and handsome, hardwood floors underfoot, this entertainer's dream space enjoys a big dining bar, ample seating space, room for a dining table, and a smartly planned, adjacent office area. The windowed kitchen is a cook's haven, with its stone counters, dining bar, and ample custom cabinets and storage. With top-tier stainless appliances including wine fridge this good looking kitchen delivers practically and aesthetically. Down the sweetly curved, designer gallery/hall (with its good, designer closets and washer/dryer!) and graciously separate from the living/dining areas are the main bedroom and bonus space. The primary bedroom is bright and quiet, and is complemented by the supplemental den/guest space. This is your bit of extra the place for your guests, your home gym, your media lounge the ideal area for all of your growing needs. Both are served by a smart, stylish, designer, windowed bath. Sweetly perched in the treetops in a classic building formerly home to Babe Ruth (!), this home enjoys all the benefits of its well-run, supremely situated, pet-friendly, park-side address. With a part-time doorman, resident super, bike/laundry/storage rooms, (and in-house ping pong space!), life here is easy, fun, and convenient. Close by is every area cultural, shopping, dining, entertainment, and fitness destination not to mention a plethora of easy transportation options, and neighboring Riverside Park. If you love pre-war scale, but you yearn for a re-interpretation of a classic something new that beat suits today's big life then come discover downtown uptown on the park.