956 5th Ave, New York, NY 10075

Glorious views across Central Park greet you the moment you step onto the threshold and into the foyer of this magnificent and yet supremely comfortable home. Situated on a high floor the park is laid out before you towards the Dakota, San Remo and Beresford, down to midtown and Central Park South and north to the Museum.Stepping off the elevator to your semi-private landing and entrance gallery the living room beckons with broad views over the park through four panoramic windows west and north. The living room has a beautiful mantle with gas fireplace, high ceilings, gorgeous herringbone floors and deep crown and baseboard moldings. The dining room has the same jaw-dropping views across the park and city. A supremely comfortable room for two or a crowd. The kitchen is spacious and efficient, can be accessed from both the foyer and dining room and, has plentiful counter, pantry and cupboard space, granite counter tops and top of the line appliances. The master bedroom has parquet floors and two large double-hung windows overlooking East 77th Street. The spacious windowed bath is en suite with a deep soaking tub and steam shower. The second bedroom/library has grand light, herringbone floors, bath en suite, deep soaking tub and separate shower. The third bedroom/guest room has an east exposure, strip oak floors and bath en suite. The apartment has a washer and dryer unit and central air conditioning in the public rooms. Solid wood, three panel doors and gleaming hard wood are throughout.This small, elegant cooperative built in 1925 in the Italianate palazzo style has exemplary services that include doormen and elevator attendants. Brokered And Advertised By: Brown Harris Stevens Listing Agent: Diane Abrams