550 Park Avenue, 11E

Elegance defined in this sprawling twelve room, six bedroom home with four full baths, south-facing windowed eat-in kitchen, large formal dining room and enormous corner living room. Designed by noted architect, James. E. R. Carpenter, 550 Park was built in 1917, and is known for its grand proportions, high ceilings, large windows, detailed moldings, and intricate herringbone patterned floors, all of which have been lovingly restored in this turn-key home. Step out of the elevator on to your private landing and be ushered into the grand entry hall leading to one of the most wonderful living rooms on all of Park Avenue. With open views to the north and east, a working wood-burning fireplace, and nearly forty feet in length, light is wonderful throughout the day. Guests will be drawn to the over-sized dining room easily accommodating eighteen for dinner. Have you wished for a suburban kitchen in a prewar home? Look no further than this recently updated, expertly designed culinary masterpiece, with center island, endless counters and cabinets featuring original hardware. Appliances include stainless steel sixty inch Wolf double oven and range with grill, two Bosch dishwashers, and Sub-Zero refrigerator. Additional service space is available in the adjacent Butler’s pantry, large laundry room, and maid’s room and bath. The east-facing bedrooms are each generous in size and have wonderful light. You’ll appreciate the separation between the private and public areas ensuring complete privacy. The quiet and and bright master faces south-east, has a lovely windowed bathroom, and easily accommodates a king-size bed. 550 Park is a white glove doorman building with live-in superintendent, and full-time porter. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side, minutes from Central Park and Midtown, some of the best shopping and restaurants in the world are right outside.