25 E End Avenue #11E

Leave the city's chaos behind and come home to a sun-drenched oasis on the East River. Featuring spectacular, sweeping East River views, this 7-room, 4 bathroom apartment offers the finest in pre-war charm and East End Avenue serenity. A gracious semi-private landing and elegant foyer lead to sprawling living spaces fit for grand-scale entertainment: a 27-foot-long living room with a wood-burning fireplace and herringbone hardwood flooring and a formal dining room that hangs over the river. Tugboats pass by as sun light floods in from eastern exposures. An oversized north-facing window frames the lighthouse on Roosevelt Island and the Triborough Bridge, which sparkles off the river at night. The windowed kitchen has custom cabinetry with abundant storage space and top-of-the line appliances: Sub-Zero fridge, 6 burner Gagneau gas range, dual Delonghi ovens, and Miele washer/dryer. The East End Avenue-facing bedroom wing features a luxurious double-sized Primary Bedroom Suite with his and her baths, including a glass-enclosed steam room shower, as well as a cavernous cedar walk-in closet. A separate home office with full bath and exquisite tiger maple built-in desk/bookshelves add to this truly exceptional offering. Built in 1929 by renowned architecture firm Cross and Cross, 25 East End was the avenue's first apartment building, marking the beginning of the era of East End Avenue's grand, white glove prewar co-ops. It still stands as one of the avenue's finest co-ops and most architecturally-unique edifices, with rich, old-world ornamentation such as the distinctive Medusa bust crowning the arched limestone pediment. The lobby is exceptionally beautiful, with an intricate carved-wood entryway, black and white marble floor and decorative fireplace that have been preserved from the 1929 original. Complementing these old-world details are a wonderfully attentive full service staff with a 24 hour doorman, elevator operator and live-in super catering to tenants' daily needs. The building is pet friendly and has a state of the art gym, cage-storage and a bike room. Steps to Carl Schurz Park, the East River promenade and Gracie Mansion. 50% financing.