If classic Upper Westside elegance is what you're dreaming about, look no further than Apt 1/2F in the Apthorp. This ~4200sqft mint-condition duplex home provides everything that a discerning buyer could want, including 11+ foot ceilings and historic architectural charm, central air, an in-unit laundry room, custom closets, and a top-of-the-line renovation.
This stunning property has restored original details such as terrazzo floors, grand light fixtures, fireplace mantle, molding, wood paneling, and architectural details. Enter this remarkable duplex maisonette home from one of the classic Apthorp lobbies, and you'll be at the top of a gracious staircase overlooking a grand entry hall, replete with wainscoting and dental moldings -- quite an elegant entryway to come home to. Opening off this centrally located focal point are the living room and formal dining room, both the epitome of grandeur, adorned with crown molding, herringbone hardwood floors, and wainscoting. The powder room and enormous eat-in kitchen with center island are also situated off this chic foyer.
The living room, basks in western light, boasts elegant paneled millwork, a decorative fireplace, and an intricately carved ceiling, reminiscent of a golden age now revisited. A large gracious arch connects to the formal dining room which also enjoys natural western light, as well as original hardwood floors, an elegant ceiling medallion and dramatic Restoration Hardware chandelier.
The windowed eat-in kitchen has a large center island with additional storage, typical of suburban living, and boasts marble countertops and backsplash, herringbone hardwood floors, and top of the line appliances from SubZero, Miele, and Wolf. The kitchen's dining anrea accommodates a table large enough to seat 6-8 for a more casual meal.
Back in the grand foyer, another classically elegant marble staircase leads upstairs to the bedroom floor, the perfect separation between the public and private sections of this condominium home. This second floor has its own entrance from the elevator landing so if you arrive home from a long trip, you can access your bedroom floor using the building's elevator, instead of carrying your suitcases up from downstairs. Off the 11x37 ft upstairs center hall, the four generously proportioned bedrooms all enjoy natural light, and the three beautifully renovated bathrooms service the bedrooms well. Each bedroom enjoys herringbone hardwood floors, and the three fully renovated bathrooms are like spas, offering a luxurious retreat from city life. Each of the four bedrooms also enjoys custom-fitted closets. The fully equipped separate laundry room is also on the second floor, close to all the bedroom closets, which is ideal. The upstairs 11x37 ft landing is large enough for a den or play area, and is the focal point among the four bedrooms and upstairs entrance.
This extraordinary residence features a Crestron Home Automation System, and 8 zones for central air conditioning. The second-floor windows are entirely new, while the arched windows on the first floor were fully restored.
The iconic Apthorp is one of the most classic historic Upper Westside buildings, designed by architects Clinton & Russell and landmarked for its distinctive Italian Renaissance Revival architecture and elegant landscaped courtyard and driveway. It was built between 1906 and 1908 for William Waldorf Astor, and converted to condominiums in 2008; it is one of a handful of Manhattan's prewar condominiums. The building boasts an array of services and amenities, including four separate lobbies, 24-hour doormen, live-in super, parking and storage, gym, children's playroom, entertainment suite, and building entrances from both West End Ave and Broadway. The Apthorp is near Riverside Park, all major transportation, museums, and so many restaurants, markets, and boutiques that give the Upper Westside its legendary character.
Some photos of this apartment have been virtually staged.
