167 E 82ND Street #9B

Andres Escobar brings his renowned design experience to the prewar condominiums at the Merritt House.Embracing authentic prewar details with extraordinary custom finishes he has created a marriage of stately elegance and sophistication. Residence 9B, a pristine and meticulously contrived home is positioned on the high south east corner of the building allowing for abundant light, open view and a serene ambiance from all rooms. The entrance corridor has a lovely wall for art and leads to a dining gallery and beautiful living room complete with herringbone wood floors, crown moldings, wood burning fireplace and southern exposure. There is a lovely powder room for guests featuring white glass mosaic walls, crystal stone floor with mosaic insert, custom mirror and Duravit and Kohler fixtures. The original layout has been brilliantly modified to create a masterful kitchen incorporating two large windows to the east and finished with custom white lacquered cabinetry, Italia Beige Stone Countertops, and Crme Marfil Marble Floors with Mosaic Tile Border. The top of the line chef's equipment package features a Bertazonni stainless gas range with integrated hood system, Meile stainless speed oven, integrated custom paneled Liebherr refrigerator and Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, Marvel under counter wine cooler and is complete with Bosch washer and dryer. The separate sleeping quarters features a corner master bedroom suite infused with brilliant light, south and east exposure, walk in closet and superb en suite windowed master bath finished with Thassos marble walls and floor with mosaic border, tiled walk in shower and custom vanity with Thassos marble top and Kohler fixtures. The second bedroom features southern exposure and ample closet space. The third bedroom has eastern exposure and is currently used as a study/guest room. It could be restored to a formal dining room if desired. The two additional bedrooms share a full outside bathroom finished with Bianco Carrara marble mosaic floor, glazed ceramic wall tiles, custom vanity and Watermarks fixtures. The Merritt House is a boutique prewar condominium house featuring an elegant lobby with rich barrel vaulted coffer ceilings and marble floors. There are eleven floors, thirty eight residential apartments, full time doorman and pets are welcome. The building amenities include windowed fitness center, playroom, laundry facility, resident storage, and dining room with catering kitchen accessing a landscaped courtyard. The prime upper east side location is just a few blocks from Central Park, Museum Mile, excellent transportation, fine Madison Avenue shopping and restaurants. This true gem is not to be missed!