145 CENTRAL Park W #5C

Located in of one of Central Park West's most prestigious prewar cooperatives, this grand 12-room South corner apartment has magnificent scale and enjoys unparalleled views of Central Park and the city skyline. With 65 feet fronting Central Park, the sprawling residence has 5 bedrooms plus a library. Soaring ceilings, pristine herringbone floors, classic moldings and beautifully preserved original architectural detailing may be found throughout and it is flooded with incredible light streaming in from 24 windows spanning 4 exposures. The residence is accessed off of a private elevator landing. An impressive 22-foot-by-14-foot marble gallery leads to 3 gracious entertaining rooms, all facing Central Park. The 34-foot-by-21-foot corner living room has 5 large casement windows and an exquisite hand-carved mantelpiece framing a fireplace. There is a handsome adjacent library, and an elegant 27-foot-by-18-foot formal dining room overlooking the Park. A powder room and two guest closets complete the public wing of the home. The renovated windowed kitchen has ample room for dining and a large butler's pantry. There is also a separate laundry room with washer/dryer and a staff room with full bath located along this wing. The private chambers of the home include a sumptuous master suite with a vast dressing room, a walk-in-closet and a luxuriously-appointed master bathroom with separate shower and tub. Four additional spacious bedroom suites may be found off of a private hallway, each with a full bath and ample array of closets. Designed by legendary architect Emery Roth, this twin-towered architectural masterpiece was constructed in 1929. There is a state-of-the-art fitness center, a recreational area, a private garden for residents and a bike room. Private storage tranfers upon sale of the apartment.