1148 5TH Avenue #3B

This extremely spacious and beautifully proportioned 9 room home offers the classic elegance and intelligent layout for which the finest pre-war apartments are treasured. This is an impeccably managed white-glove building with a doorman and concierge. Enter the apartment from the semi-private landing to an impressive central gallery running 30 feet. At one end is the grand living room centered on a wood-burning fireplace with original carved wood and marble mantle. The living room connects to a separate formal dining room adjoining a large butler's pantry and generous, windowed kitchen. If desired, the wide back hallway and 2 staff rooms with bath in this wing could be easily combined and configured in any number of ways: for example, to create an enormous kitchen/family room, another bedroom or large office. There are 4 large bedrooms, 2 of which overlook Central Park. It's all here: high ceilings, lovely herringbone hardwood floors, ample closet space, private storage and light from 15 windows. The building, designed by celebrated architect J.E.R. Carpenter, is pet friendly and has a large, fully equipped fitness area.. A little polishing is all that is needed to bring out the full shine of this distinguished home.