wood burning fireplace, outdoor kitchen, and exception views, terraces do not get much better than this.
About
the penthouse at 535 west end avenue is truly a one-of-a-kind home!
perfect home for grand or intimate living and entertaining.
with stunning light and panoramic city & hudson river views, this spectacular home is spread out over 6500 interior and 1900 exterior square feet. the architectural details include 10" ceilings, wide plank hardwood floors, two gas fireplaces, generously proportioned rooms, and separate staff quarters.
modern finishes, oversized windows, luxurious natural stone bathrooms, multi-zone central heating and cooling system. currently configured as 6 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, and a staff room.
arrive on your private elevator landing, and you are swept into this beautiful home. light and views abound from the large oversized arched windows throughout the apartment. from the main foyer, the large library lies ahead, with two grand picture windows that offer incredible northern views and light. the corner great room is centered on the fireplace and includes the large formal dining area.
the kitchen is a modern marvel with dual workstations, each with separate sinks, stoves, ovens, and dishwashers, as well as an oversized walk-in pantry, and two center islands, and includes a breakfast bar and work space. the informal dining room and den are adjacent to the kitchen, all with incredible river views.
the separate bedroom wing with a long hallway leading to the six bedrooms all with great closets & storage and most with their own en-suite bathrooms as well as the laundry & staff bedroom.
the primary suite is truly an oasis encompassing the southeastern corner of the apartment, which has three exposures and beautiful river views. enter the oval gallery where you are led to the large corner bedroom and the full dressing room complete with custom cabinetry storage and closets and built-in windowed make-up area. an exquisite south-facing 6-fixture primary marble bathroom with large soaking tub, dual vanity, as well as a large shower room and w/c with toilet and bidet . and finally, there are additional closets and storage as you enter into the lovely bight and intimate sitting room/office.
an elegant staircase and an interior private elevator lead to the fully landscaped roof terrace outfitted with an outdoor kitchen, gas grill, multiple seating areas, and an outdoor fireplace.
that ornate iron railing and the beaux-arts detailing tell you this is a prewar setback terrace, not a modern afterthought. eight feet of width over central park with billionaires' row as the backdrop. the plantings are thoughtful, the two chairs positioned for morning coffee rather than dinner parties. a second level terrace built for contemplation.
Coop|5 Beds|6.5 Baths|4200 int SF
Direct Living|450 ext SF
Courtesy of bhs
Gramercy
305 East 24 #18C
$1,560,000
Expert Opinion:
nice spot to relax and to control the view from your living room.
Coop|2 Beds|2 Baths|1200 int SF
Direct Living|110 ext SF
Courtesy of compass
Midtown West
16 West 40 #PHN
$15,750,000
Expert Opinion:
two distinctly different terraces offering different experiences. the seamless connectivity with the direct living terrace make it very practical despite its lack of width, but for real entertaining, one would use the direct roof terrace.
Condo|4 Beds|4.5 Baths|4202 int SF
Direct Living|1394 ext SF
Courtesy of corcoran
Upper East
880 Fifth Ave #PHA
$15,750,000
Expert Opinion:
seventeen hundred square feet of private roof with a retractable pergola, mature landscaping already doing the work, and city views in every direction. the decking is laid out for multiple seating zones, which is exactly what you do with fifty feet of width. a direct roof terrace that actually lives like an outdoor living room, not a promotional photograph.
Coop|3 Beds|5.5 Baths|2400 int SF
Direct Living|2500 ext SF
Courtesy of bhs
Midtown East
126 East 57 #603
$1,599,000
Expert Opinion:
reasonable sized terrace, fantastic for some relaxing, but fresh air and views are not on offer at this elevation amongst a cluster of some of the tallest residential buildings
Condo|1 Beds|1 Baths|603 int SF
Direct Living|78 ext SF
Courtesy of elliman
Upper East
860 Fifth Ave #PHAB
$15,995,000
Expert Opinion:
several places of the upper level terrace are wide enough for entertaining while the rest are stunning wrap around terraces on all sides.
