142 E 71ST Street #3A

On its semi-private landing, enter the elegant hand stenciled central gallery of this magnificently renovated prewar home and you are surrounded by classic well proportioned rooms. This is a highly desirable residence with high ceilings, beams, moldings, tasteful built-ins - including all HVAC units with storage, and hardwood floors throughout. The double exposure of this corner apartment allows for lovely northern and western street views and good light. The gracious living room has magnificent bookcases surrounding the fireplace. The dining room has a lovely decorative serving area built-in, with a wine cooler plus a well designed wall of closets for serving pieces. It accommodates a very large table, perfect for entertaining. The large and glorious windowed kitchen encompasses the former maid's room. It has been beautifully designed with white tile walls, granite counter tops and back splashes, wood and glass cabinets, a breakfast bar, washer/dryer, double oven and top of the line appliances, such as Miele and Subzero. The 1/2 bath is here, just off the kitchen. The bright and gracious corner primary bedroom includes an en suite windowed bathroom finished in marble and tile, as is the hall bathroom. This bedroom has abundant beautifully designed built-ins as well as a charmimg window seat and an enormous fitted wallk-in closet. The other two bedrooms are generous in size and offer more built-ins, great light and plentiful closet space. There are more closets in the hallway and foyer, allowing for excellent storage overall. This is a white glove full service building offering storage bins, bike room and laundry room. Pets allowed..FIRST OPEN HOUSE WED. 2/27...12:30-2:00