1281 Madison Avenue #TH-2

ELEGANT RESTORED 1885 TOWNHOUSE-STYLE DUPLEX CONDO. Perched perfectly in the middle of charming historic Carnegie Hill this enchanting, bright duplex makes an enticing home. Enter the apartment to reveal beautifully restored molding details, soaring 11 foot ceilings with a row of three large West-facing windows with window seats. A Gallery leads from the elegant living room with gleaming herringbone parquet floors leads to the chic Boffi kitchen with Sub Zero and Gaggenau appliances serving a dining area with an intricately carved wooden 19th century decorative fireplace. On this lower level is also a laundry room with Miele washer/dryer, a separate powder room and two large closets. A generously scaled stairway leads upstairs where two master suites are housed at opposite ends of the apartment, one with serene views overlooking the gardens of neighboring townhouses. Both feature built-in Little Wolf closets, decorative fireplaces and en suite bathrooms to ensure superb privacy. This charming home also features central air conditioning and surround sound. This apartment is financially connected to an eight story condominium ( 47 East 91st Street) around the corner, that provides a full time concierge and handyman services. Nothing beats this refined and convenient location, just one block away from Central Park, the Cooper Hewitt Museum and every imaginable convenience and amenity from superb restaurants, retail and transportation to entertainment and outstanding educational institutions. One-time special assessment in the amount of $10,000 per 1% interest based on the owner?s interest - paid by seller.