16 W 77TH Street #16E

FALL IN LOVE! with the most spectacular protected views from your TERRACE overlooking Central Park, the Museum of Natural History, miles of skyline, and a most joyful and peaceful place to sip your coffee as the sun rises and host a dinner party with a glorious sunset. This gorgeous 8 room home with ceilings at 10.5 and 11', is on the most beautiful and unique park block that speaks of New York's rich history; a street lined with mature trees, the museum with its stunning architecture and deep set back green spaces, and beautiful prewar buildings such as this, 16 West 77th Street. Penthouse 16E is a 3-bedroom expansive home with a classic footprint, a modern sensibility, and every room filled with sunlight. The entry foyer introduces you to the gracious living room with stunning Park and Museum views that continue from each bedroom. The primary bedroom is a luxurious suite spacious enough for king bed plus a wonderful seating area. The secondary bedrooms are large and gracious spaces. A former staff room, with en suite bath, is now a cozy guest room and home office. We love the sunny eat in kitchen with its charming banquet, lots of storage and work space across the Calcutta Gold counters. The appliances are high end including a Capitol stove (great for entertaining), Subzero refrigerator and wine refrigerator a Miele dishwasher and a Waterworks kitchen faucet. The custom cabinets are a combination of white oak and white painted cabinetry. The upper cabinets are beautiful framed glass. You will find the full-sized washer and dryer in the pantry area. The formal dining room is grand and stunning. It is a flexible space if you prefer a casual, open kitchen with a country sized island, or add a wall for a fourth bedroom. On the second level is the media room. There is a wood burning fire place, lots of space to circle around with a fire glowing. Add your biggest screen TV for binge or game night. Flanking the fireplace wall are tall book shelves. Opposite is a built-in desk nook with skylight. Full glass sliding doors open to the glorious terrace with room for a dining area and living area. It features mature plants, blue stone pavers, awning, automatic watering system, and the museum and park spread out before you. Central Air is throughout most of the apartment with expansion hookup, with approved plans, in place. Large storage unit transfers with sale. 16 West 77th has 24 hour doorman, garden, gym, permits 50% financing, and pets are welcome.