Stunning 12-Room Sun-Flooded with open City Views, this Candela Classic is... Poised on a high-floor and distinguished by sweeping views south of Park Avenue. A private elevator vestibule opens onto a grand entrance gallery with high ceilings, beautiful herringbone hardwood floors, and intact original architectural details. Off this center hall, Candela’s signature (sun-flooded) corner living room with five modern oversized windows, a wood-burning fireplace, enjoys unobstructed city views south. Adjacent to the living room is an inviting library (with full bathroom) graciously lined with custom built-ins, and a (second) wood-burning fireplace. A grand formal dining room overlooks Park Avenue, ideal for refined entertaining and formal gatherings. A restored (original) butler’s pantry, complete with custom cabinetry seamlessly connects the dining room to the windowed eat-in kitchen appointed with high-end appliances, including a Viking range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and dishwasher. The ever important full-sized laundry room is nestled off the kitchen. The private bedroom wing, accessed via a wide hallway, outfitted with a cedar and linen closets, features a gracious primary bedroom adorned with sun-kissed open city views, copious storage and en-suite bath. Four additional spacious bedrooms plus a separate staff’s bedroom (with its own full bath) complete the home. Near a wide range of the best schools, iconic cultural institutions, and not to forget Central Park, this rare and distinguished 12-room residence offers the singular elegance of a Rosario Candela design and will make your heart sing! Additional highlights: 10' Ceilings Beautifully preserved hardwood floors Bathrooms well preserved original condition Fully renovated kitchen that retains prewar distinction Two wood-burning fireplaces Through wall conditioning in living room, library and primary bedroom Building Features: Built in 1928 and designed by Rosario Candela, 1220 Park Avenue is one of Carnegie Hill’s most coveted full-service cooperatives, offering: Offering distinguished white glove full-time doorman service Live-in Resident Manager State-of-the-art fitness center Bicycle room, laundry facilities, and private storage included Pet-friendly policy 50% financing permitted 3% flip tax payable by the seller
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