101 CENTRAL Park W #11/12G

Perfectly located on Central Park West and 70th Street, this vast duplex has grand proportions and is flooded with natural light. This classically elegant home was lovingly maintained by the same family for over fifty years. A gracious 22-foot gallery with a sweeping staircase opens onto a splendid living room with woodburning fireplace, herringbone floors and multiple seating areas. Across the gallery with open western views is the formal dining room which can easily accommodate very large gatherings. The booklined library completes the extraordinarily spacious entertaining areas. There is a large powder room off the gallery. The cooks kitchen has abundant counter and cabinet space, a large pantry and a bright windowed breakfast room, leading to the laundry area and back staircase. Upstairs, the private quarters of the apartment consists of three enormous bedrooms. The sun filled primary suite has a beautiful fireplace, enormous closets and a dressing area. The primary bathroom has a large tub and stall shower. The two additional bedrooms are huge, bright and have ample closets. On this floor there are two staff rooms with an adjoining bathroom. 101 Central Park West, built in 1928 by Schwartz & Gross, is a sought-after prewar cooperative. Amenities include a resident manager, doormen, superb staff, state of the art gym, bike room and basement storage. 50% Financing is permitted and there is a 3% flip tax.