188 E 78TH Street #28B

First Offer! A prime opportunity to own a fabulous fully-renovated, high-floor 4 bed 3.5 bath condominium at the white-glove Empire Condominium featuring gorgeous interiors, panoramic views, and coveted location in the heart of the Upper East Side. This rare, expansive apartment, accessed by a semi-private landing, will impress the discerning resident with exquisite finishes & details, new, stained oak hardwood floors & a gracious floorplan for entertaining. Beyond an elegant oval-shaped, wood-paneled entry gallery accented by custom plaster moldings & tray ceiling, a grand living room awaits graced by Venetian plaster walls, impeccable millwork, a Juliet balcony & breathtaking open northern views. An adjoining library/family room styled with designer carpeting & custom built-ins also has stretching vistas to the north. Off the living room to the east sits a beautiful formal dining room with thoughtful built-ins, brightened by huge corner bay windows capturing the East River. Connected for easy serving is the top-of-the-line custom eat-in kitchen that faces the river as well, designed for the chef with hand-painted solid wood cabinets, honed soapstone countertops & breakfast bar, a 6-burner Viking range with griddle & double oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator, 2 Miele dishwashers & wine fridge. Proceed to the sleeping wing that affords optimal serenity. This is highlighted by a privately situated master suite offering awing open south & west views from the bedroom that extend from the Empire State Building to Central Park & the Reservoir. Completing the luxury experience is a separate sitting room with desk, custom closets & Juliet balcony, large dressing room, and opulent marble & Waterworks bath clad in mother of pearl walls with a dual vanity, Jacuzzi tub, spa shower & water closet. The sizable 2nd bedroom with corner bay window gazes at Central Park; the 3rd looks north with a Juliet balcony; and the 4th is en-suite. An integrated sound system heightens the allure. The Empire at 188 East 78th between Third & Lexington Avenues is a premier full-service building with upscale amenities. Enhancing the sophisticated lifestyle is a 24-hour doorman, concierge, state-of-the-art fitness center, 2 outdoor gardens, parking garage, cinema room, business center, lounge with catering kitchen, children's playroom, roof deck, wine cellars, laundry, bike room & onsite storage. The location is supreme, near Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, fine shops & restaurants, transportation & more.