325 RIVERSIDE Drive #52

This lovely pre-war apartment is truly a gem. Upon entering the gracious gallery of this intimate co-op, you know you've found a special move-in condition home. This "Classic Six" apartment has a formal dining room that seats twelve comfortably. The adjoining living room features spectacular river and park views. Off the dining room is a spacious, renovated kitchen that retains the original cabinetry while boasting all stainless steel appliances. Next to the kitchen is a flexible room, currently used as a child's room with its own half bath and a closet with a hook-up for a washer/dryer. This room would make a fantastic office or guest room as well. The bedroom wing is separated from the living space by a lovely French door. The corner primary bedroom gets wonderful light from two large windows and has gracious river views as well. There are two closets in the master. The main bath is in the hall and while fully renovated, it retains its prewar charm. The spacious second bedroom has custom bookcases, two closets, and two big windows, one of which faces east over peaceful brownstone gardens.All of the rooms feature hardwood floors, over 9' ceiling height, classic moldings, and skim-coated walls. The apartment receives generous sunshine all day long, and glorious sunsets year-round. 325 Riverside Drive is located directly across the street from the tot lot playground in Riverside Park, and steps from the local dog run, skate park, ball fields, and the Hudson Beach Cafe. It was built by Gaetano Ajello, an architect renowned for his details. A stones throw from Columbia University, the building is a mere two blocks from the #1 subway line and one block from the best bakery on the Upper West Side, Silver Moon. It is also conveniently located just blocks from the new Whole Foods and Borders coming next fall.The maintenance is a reasonable $1,671. The doorman is on premises daily from 8:00am - midnight. The basement amenities include a laundry room, a newly renovated children's playroom, a bike room. This line is rarely available...come see why 325 Riverside Drive feels like home!