944 5TH Avenue #HIFLR

Located on a high floor of one of Fifth Avenue's most distinguished white-glove cooperatives, this stunning full floor apartment has 70 feet fronting Central Park and has been meticulously renovated throughout. Originally 15 rooms, this outstanding residence has been masterfully reconfigured and renovated by acclaimed designer Thad Hayes and was featured in Architectural Digest. With four exposures, the apartment is filled with glorious light streaming in from 30 windows. There are wide-plank oak floors throughout, soaring ceilings, traditional moldings and tall doorways. The finest finishes and luxurious appointments may be found throughout the home. A private elevator landing opens on to a vast gallery with two coat closets and a powder room. The grand 27-foot living room has a woodburning fireplace and 3 large picture windows providing majestic views overlooking Central Park. The adjacent library also faces the Park. There is an elegant square 23-foot formal dining room, providing a gracious entertaining venue. An adjacent Chef's kitchen has custom-cabinetry, soapstone countertops, and ample room for dining. There is also a separate laundry room. The sun-filled family room has built-in bookcases and offers a wonderful peaceful oasis. Overlooking Central Park, the sumptuous corner primary suite has a fireplace, a large dressing room, a windowed walk-in closet and a beautifully appointed granite master bath. There are three additional spacious bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. Also include in the sale is a separate guest apartment with a private entrance on Fifth Avenue. Impeccably renovated, this guest apartment features two bedrooms, two baths, a living room, dining room, full kitchen and a washer/dryer. Built in 1925, this 14 story structure was designed by architect Nathan Korn in an Italian Renaissance palazzo style. The facade of the building is limestone and the four-story base is eloquently articulated with many fine details. With just one apartment per floor, this white-glove building offers residents the highest levels of service and privacy and exclusivity.