$17,950,000

Pure poetry! Sumptuous 5,000 square foot Park Avenue condominium Penthouse two blocks from Central Park, offers extraordinary scale, soaring 11’5” ceilings, huge floor to ceiling windows with panoramic views of Central Park, four bedrooms, four full baths and two powder rooms. Glorious views of Central Park, the Manhattan skyline and beyond to the George Washington Bridge surround the Penthouse, which is imbued with the architectural genius of world renowned designer, Juan Pablo Molyneux. The duplex, located in one of New York’s most coveted limestone condominiums at the corner of Park Avenue and 60th Street, offers utmost privacy comprising the entire 36th floor and 37th floor of this 43 story building. An exquisite staircase with intricately designed wrought iron railing and the apartment’s own private interior elevator lead to the second floor. The apartment has four exposures filling the rooms with extraordinary light. Molyneux’s superb finishes consist of parquet de Versailles floors, a 19th century French scagliola fireplace and Guerin hardware throughout, all reflecting the meticulous workmanship of Molyneux. The entrance foyer leads to a large entrance gallery with onyx and marble patterned floor, soaring 11’ 5” ceiling and sweeping staircase. Off the entrance gallery is the magnificent 30’ x 20’ corner drawing with 11.5 ceiling and three floor to ceiling windows filling the room with Central Park and iconic city views and beautiful light. The corner library is off the living room and offers long views north to the George Washington Bridge and east to the Queensboro Bridge. Across the entrance gallery is the 20’ corner formal dining room with parquet de Versailles floor, 11’5” ceiling and floor to ceiling windows with views of the ornate top of the Pierre Hotel and the supertalls on West 57th Street. A powder room is off the entrance gallery. The large 24’ x 14’ corner windowed dine-in chef’s kitchen is state-of-the-art and offers a marble floor, center island, custom cabinetry with marble countertops, Thermador, SubZero and Miele appliances, and a breakfast area. A staff bath is off the kitchen. The upper floor has 4 corner bedrooms, including the enormous corner primary bedroom, 21’ x 15’, with high ceiling and floor to ceiling windows offering views of Central Park and the George Washington Bridge. The huge spa-like en-suite primary bath has a large window, double vanity sinks, a jacuzzi, and walk-in shower. Two oversized walk-in closets complete the primary suite. The second bedroom has double exposures with beautiful views, high ceiling, large walk-in closet, and en-suite bath. The third and fourth corner bedrooms with en-suite baths face east with brilliant sunshine, high ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, and views of the Queensboro Bridge and the East River. A laundry room completes the floor. The Penthouse has a Crestron sound and lighting system, fiber optics, and central air conditioning. The prestigious white glove condominium offers a full-time concierge and valet service, elegant lobby, windowed private sitting room off the lobby, state-of-the-art fitness center, dining salon with catering kitchen for use by residents, conference room, and 24 hour security. The Penthouse offers an extraordinary lifestyle, close to world class shopping, restaurants, museums, cultural events and private schools. Flip Tax: 2% Paid By Buyer.