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Timeless elegance abounds in this stunning two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom full-service condominium residence featuring premium finishes, an ideal split bedroom layout and a coveted location, surrounded by the Upper East Side's best boutiques, restaurants and galleries, just one block from Central Park.

Inside this sophisticated 1,770-square-foot showplace, ceilings rise nearly 10 feet tall above chevron and wide-plank white oak floors and rows of oversized mullioned windows. A gracious foyer flanked by a marble powder room and coat closet makes a warm welcome. Ahead, the serene living room stretches over 25 feet long, providing a generous footprint for seating and dining areas alongside Parisian-inspired Juliet balconies overlooking Madison Avenue. Chefs will feel inspired by the beautifully appointed kitchen, where Christopher Peacock cabinetry surrounds a full complement of Miele appliances, including a gas range with an electric oven, as well as a steam oven and convection/microwave.

This home’s luxurious accommodations begin with a sprawling primary suite featuring a corner bedroom with northern and western exposures and plenty of room for a desk or sitting area. A dressing area with two closets, including a walk-in, delivers abundant wardrobe storage, while the exquisite spa bathroom impresses with a freestanding soaking tub, walk-in shower, private water closet and double marble vanity surrounded by high-end designer tile and fixtures. Across the living room, the second bedroom offers a roomy closet and easy access to another full bathroom. Custom closet fittings throughout, central HVAC and a large laundry room with an in-unit washer-dryer complete this exceptional Upper East Side sanctuary.

The Benson is a seldom-seen condominium offering in a location that's lined with regal co-ops and historic townhouses. Designed by Peter Pennoyer Architects and completed in 2022, the chic, intimate and utterly private 15-unit building spoils residents with attentive service and resort-like amenities. Enjoy 24-hour concierge and doorman service, a magazine-worthy lobby, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a private spa with steam/sauna rooms, a half-basketball court, a stately library with a terrace, a luxurious cinema, a playroom/art space, a pet wash, resident storage, bike storage, cold storage, onsite parking, and a glorious landscaped rooftop offering panoramic Central Park views. A stunning Indiana limestone façade with intricate ironwork evokes the city’s classic art deco apartment houses and adds exceptional curb appeal to this magnificent Madison Avenue enclave. Listing courtesy of Compass ...
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