895 Park Avenue #4/5A

Perfectly situated in a prime stretch of the Upper East Side, this vast 12 room Park Avenue duplex home, wrapping the Northwest corner at 895 Park Avenue has been lovingly maintained by the same family for nearly 60 years. Every room of this expansive apartment is characterized by high ceilings, grand proportions and outstanding light. Further, this unique home is graced with architectural details that make pre-war living an unparalleled experience. These well-proportioned and elegant rooms are perfect for grand scale entertaining or more intimate gatherings. Enter from your private landing to the impressive gallery that immediately conveys the extraordinary scale of this rare home. A gently curved sculptural staircase and numerous note-worthy entertaining rooms branching off this central gallery will immediately impress the most discerning buyers. A magnificent West and North facing corner living room has an exquisitely detailed wood-burning fireplace as its focal point and 5 tall windows providing beautiful light and picturesque views of Park Avenue and the greenery of Central Park. Additionally, there is an inviting study with an equally impressive fireplace mantle and attractive built-in bookshelves, a book-lined library or guest bedroom with en-suite bath and a stately North and East facing corner formal dining room, also with a beautiful decorative fireplace. The adjoining enormous kitchen, with 4 windows, has a substantial breakfast area, huge pantry with laundry and a service stairway leading to the bedroom quarters. A large powder room is also on this floor. Ascend the elegant staircase to the private bedroom floor offering up to 6 proper bedrooms. A palatial and bright primary corner suite with a decorative fireplace, large dressing room & en-suite bath with separate tub and walk-in shower, has 4 large windows also showcasing Central Park's greenery and the charming views up Park Avenue. Three other bedrooms are extremely well-proportioned with en-suite baths and an abundance of natural light. An additional large bedroom with a substantial closet and full bath beside it, an office/nursery and a staff bedroom, with windowed en-suite bath, near the service stairs, complete this floor. Storage included! Designed by Sloan and Robert and built in 1930, 895 Park Avenue is an esteemed gem on the Upper East Side with just 38 homes. Residents enjoy a full- time doorman, substantial gym w/ pilates reformer and tower, squash/basketball court, 50% financing is permitted and there is a 3% flip tax. Just two blocks from Central Park, the building's location affords unparalleled access to the neighborhood's finest restaurants, museums, and shopping as well as multiple transportation options. Showings Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm.