7 W 81ST Street #8C

Rarely available, this magnificent one-of-a-kind duplex has stunning south-facing views of Central Park, the city skyline, and the Planetarium at the Natural History Museum. The expansive, flexible space gives many options to create your dream home (including additional bathrooms). Comprised of the original C Line Duplex Apartment with an added large bedroom and full bathroom, this home is currently configured as a 4+ bedroom & 4 bathroom home. The private elevator landing leads you into the grand central entry hall. To the right is the oversized living room centered on the fireplace with the adjacent open dining room. There is a total of five large south-facing windows providing incredible light and views. To the left of the entry gallery is a large bedroom and shared bathroom with an additional bedroom/den/office. Also on the first floor is the windowed suburban-sized kitchen (originally with 2 staff rooms and a staff bathroom). The grand staircase, with original iron and brass details, leads to the upper level, which offers 3 sprawling bedrooms, each with its own windowed en suite bathroom and a tremendous amount of closet and storage space. The incredibly spacious primary bedroom has 3 large south-facing windows and a large dressing room with great closets. The adjacent en suite bedroom has 2 south-facing windows and large closets. On this level is also a third en suite bedroom. The Beresford, a NYC Landmark designed by Emory Roth, is renowned for white glove service and understated elegance. The iconic building is conveniently located on the corner of Central Park West and 81st Street. The building offers wonderful amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, full-time lobby attendants, an on-site management office, a resident manager, private storage and bike storage.