11 West 81st St #1B

$1,395,000

Perfectly located off Central Park West and across from the Museum of Natural History Park, this sophisticated, pre-war elevated 1st floor 1 bedroom co-op has numerous unique attributes, such as a sunny and picturesque view from the spacious and elegant living room. Adorned with intricate pre-war detail, 11’2” ceilings and perfectly suited as a pied-a-terre or primary residence, this apartment is truly one of a kind.

Upon entering the vestibule that has 2 coat closets, tall french doors lead to a reception gallery and the impressive and grandly proportioned living room that has a huge south-facing arched window framing the view of the museum park and The Rose Planetarium. This stunning room has a lovely decorative marble fireplace and ample room for entertaining and dining.

Tucked away is an efficient, windowed white kitchen, renovated by Lembo Design, with a paneled Liebherr refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, stainless Bertazzoni gas range and microwave, a deep stainless steel sink, Caeserstone countertops and substantial cabinet space. A corridor separates the living space from the exceptionally quiet bedroom and also houses the attractive, windowed marble hall bath, with double glass shower.

The Hayden House, located on one of the city’s most coveted blocks, typifies the idyllic version of New York City that many are drawn to. Completed in 1908 and converted to co-op in 1976, one will be dazzled by the opulent lobby lined with marble walls and columns. Doorman hours: 8am-11pm, Monday-Saturday, & Sunday 12-8pm. Additionally, there is a live-in resident manager, a bike room and laundry.