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Located in one Manhattan's most prestigious Rosario Candela designed cooperatives, this sunny 11-room residence offers grand proportions, soaring ceilings and a layout perfectly suited for both elegant entertaining and gracious daily living. A semi-private elevator landing opens to a dramatic 30' gallery connecting the principal rooms. The grand corner living room features a wood-burning fireplace with decorative mantle and oversized windows showcasing side views of Central Park along with Northern exposures over charming townhouse gardens. Adjacent to the living room, the formal library - complete with custom bookshelves- has a windowed loggia which serves as a home office. Double-doors off the gallery lead to the stately formal dining room with gracious proportions and northern light. Just beyond, the spacious eat-in windowed kitchen is outfitted with a Wolf range and complimented by a staff hall and butler's pantry with custom glass-front cabinetry, abundant storage and a vented washer/dryer. Off the kitchen are two staff rooms and a full bath. A private hallway lined with closets leads to three exceptionally large bedrooms, each with open views, generous closets and an ensuite bath. The expansive corner, primary suite enjoys substantial closets and a large walk-in shower. The secondary bedrooms feature classic baths with pedestal sinks soaking tubs. This residence is in estate condition, presenting a rare opportunity to customize a home of remarkable scale and Candela pedigree. Classic pre-war details include: dentil molding, elegant herringbone floors and original hardware. A basement storage room transfers with the apartment and an additional staff room on the 3rd floor.

770 Park Avenue is a full-service cooperative with a glamorous lobby designed by renowned decorator Dorothy Draper located just blocks from Central Park. . The building has a superb staff, a live-in resident manager and a fitness center. Pets and pied-a-terres are permitted. There is a 3% flip tax payable by the purchaser. Financing is not allowed. Listing courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC ...
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