205 W 57th Street #2CA/2DA

When only the best will do. Custom designed two full bedrooms, ensuite bathrooms, dining room and formal foyer, hand created into a masterpiece, by the finest artisans and designers money can buy. A Chinoiserie gold hand-painted black laquer foyer welcomes you to this one of a kind home or pied a terre. French baked oak floors in a chevron pattern with custom borders throughout, are seen thru almost full height arched windows facing Billionaire’s Row; West 57th Street. Ceilings are just under 13’ and are crowned by coffered ceilings. All public rooms contain raised and fielded panels that add to the classic intricacy of the space. Doorways from the public rooms to the private suites are seamlessly integrated into the walls eliminating any protrusions. The museum quality primary suite is clad in dark wool linen tweed with custom window seats overlooking city views with bright southern exposure. This bedroom suite is open to a calacatta gold bathroom with wainscoting, a pair of Louis XVI treillage bath vanities, and mahogany window shutters. The gold leaf walls are handpainted and houses a large soaking tub. Both the separate shower room and water closet are curb less thereby creating greater freedom of movement and additional visual spaciousness. The kitchen is custom made quartersawn oak with all high end appliances hidden by panels and is the height of efficiency. As one would expect from this type of residence, it has the latest technology in the form of lutron lighting, central air and hidden TVs in both the primary suite and the dining room. The secondary bedroom suite is a compact built-in space with tons of closets hidden behind a mirrored dressing area. The ensuite bathroom is adjacent to the dressing area and is made from marble from floors to ceiling. The neighborhood has it all. The Osborne was built in 1885 and is diagonally across from Carnegie Hall, 1 block to Central Park, walking distance to Broadway theatres, Whole Foods and near a multitude of the best restaurants in the world. The building is full service with a live in building manager and pets are welcome. 50% financing allowed. 3% flip tax paid by buyer. Also for rent at $10,500.