765 PARK Avenue #9A

TURNKEY CANDELA 4 BED/4 BATH AT PARK & 72nd ST. Ideally located in one of Park Avenue's finest Rosario Candela Prewar Cooperatives at the corner of 72nd Street, this sun-flooded and beautifully renovated four bedroom/four bathroom residence has exquisite prewar detailing, grand proportions and magnificent architectural elements. The residence is in perfect move-in condition. A private elevator landing opens to an elegant square gallery, providing an impressive introduction to the home. Light streams in through 22 double-paned Pella windows spanning all 4 exposures Soaring ceilings enhanced by beautiful traditional moldings, tall doorways, elegant archways and pristine hardwood flooring may be found throughout. The spectacular 27 x 17 foot living room faces south and has a wood-burning fireplace enhanced by the original hand-carved mantelpiece flanked by twin inset arched bookcases designed by Rosario Candela. The adjacent library has additional custom bookshelves, beautiful crown moldings and a second wood-burning fireplace. A gracious and inviting 19 x 16 formal dining room with wonderful open city views over landmarked townhouses completes the entertainment rooms of the home. A sprawling and sundrenched 25 x 17ft corner chef's eat-in-kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances from Viking, Sub-Zero and Miele. Both the kitchen and adjacent pantry provide enormous amounts of cabinetry and storage. The pantry also has open city views, a Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer with an ice-maker, and a Viking wine cooler. A separate windowed laundry room completes this wing of the home. The residence has four full bedrooms which are wonderfully sunny and have quiet open views to the east. Each of the bedrooms has a renovated bath en-suite. The bathrooms have top-of-the-line fittings and marble floors with radiant heat. The oversized primary bathroom has double sinks, classic marble walls and counters , and a walk-in shower. The fourth bedroom is located in the north wing of the residence and is currently being used as a study and fitted with handsome built-ins and a desk. There is a large windowed storage room assigned to the apartment, which could also function as a home office. In addition, there is smaller storage room immediately adjacent. Built in 1927, the limestone and brick Italian Renaissance building is one of the most distinctive buildings on Park Avenue. Residents of this prestigious white-glove cooperative enjoy the highest levels of service and privacy, as well as a recently renovated and enlarged gym. There is a 3% flip tax payable by the buyer, and the building now permits up to 50% financing.