834 5TH Avenue #MAIS/A

This exceptional maisonette at 834 Fifth Avenue, a Candela masterpiece in scale and design, offers a once in a generation opportunity to own a 5,000 square foot duplex with a grand, private entrance on 64th Street in addition to an entrance off the building's elegant lobby. The apartment has over 50 feet of frontage on Fifth Avenue with views of Central Park. High ceilings, grand proportions, and an elegant flow of rooms make this a perfect apartment for gracious living and entertaining. Well-proportioned public rooms radiate from the grand entrance gallery, with a marble powder room, coat closets and the original Candela staircase which sweeps up to the second floor private quarters. On the first floor of the maisonette is a paneled library and a 32' living room looking onto Central Park, both with wood burning fireplaces. The large square dining room is located across the gallery. The eat-in chef's kitchen, butlers pantry and laundry room are located at the back of house. The second floor, also accessible from a private elevator landing, is home to three luxurious bedrooms and two staff rooms, with a back staircase leading down to the kitchen. The corner primary suite features two dressing areas and a full en-suite marble bathroom. The second floor has over 2,600 square feet which can be reconfigured, if needed, to have as many as 5 bedrooms. The apartment also comes with its own storage and wine cellar. 834 Fifth Avenue was built in 1931 and is located in a highly sought-after location. Residents have access to a variety of white-glove services including a doorman, fully attended lobby, elevator attendants, a fitness room and private storage and laundry rooms for each apartment. Pets are welcome. There is a 3% flip tax payable by the purchaser and financing is not permitted.