425 W END Avenue #3D

Urban Sophistication in the Heart of The Upper West Side Perfectly situated in the heart of the Upper West Side, this bright and expansive 2 bed, 2 bath apartment is elegant and tastefully designed with the perfect blend of contemporary style and pre-war charm. The entire home features an Eastern exposure to let the sunshine into every room. Upon entry, one will notice the seamless blend of urban sophistication and functionality as evidenced by 10-foot ceilings accentuated by exposed brick walls and a wainscoted gallery leading past the large entrance foyer, with dual closets, that flows effortlessly into the main living area. The seemingly endless list of custom finishes begins in the living/dining area with newly finished dark stained oak flooring, LED lighting, built-in bookshelves and an increasingly rare wood burning fireplace adorned with black marble. Two glass paneled pocket doors separate the gourmet eat-in kitchen complete with a cozy windowed breakfast nook quietly overlooking the trees on West End Avenue. High end appliances include a Sub-Zero refrigerator, new Bosch dishwasher and GE Cafe line stove all accented with custom wood cabinetry, stainless steel backsplash and honeyed granite countertops. Crown molding and fluted trim grace the living spaces and archways and continue down toward the resident quarters past huge floor to ceiling closets with built in mahogany shelving that are large enough for the most active of lifestyles. The king-sized primary bedroom has plenty of room for accompanying furniture and features a walk-in closet and an ensuite bathroom with a dual vanity, Carrara marble and large walk-in shower complete with Perrin & Rowe fixtures. The secondary bedroom is also large enough for a king-sized bed plus furniture and has added built-in bookshelves and large closet space. Across the hallway is a newly renovated second bath with large soaking tube, Carrara marble and Porcelanosa fixtures and vanity. 425 West End Avenue was designed and built by Townsend & Harde in 1898 and features a rusticated brick and stone base with fluted columns, decorated metopes with shallow projecting bays and a distinctive large, rounded corner accentuated by terra cotta window surrounds. Originally constructed for 14 families, it was later converted into an apartment building in 1978. This low-level, 7 story cooperative building has 29 units with semi-private laundry facilities on each floor, a live in superintendent, video security system and bicycle storage. It is centrally located in the heart of the Upper West Side on West End Ave and 80th Street, just steps away from Riverside Park, Zabar's and the 1&9 subway lines. Please contact the listing agent with any questions. Showings are by appointment only.