20 W 77Th Street # 6A

This bright and elegant three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom custom-designed home is ideally positioned on a very special Museum and Central Park block in one of the finest coops on the Upper West Side. A northern exposure and oversized windows showcase open views of the extraordinary architectural beauty of the Natural History Museum and the lush, landscaped grounds that surround it. A full custom gut renovation of this classic 7-room home blends the elegance of prewar detail and scale seamlessly with modern comforts and high-end finishes, while optimizing the flow for gracious living. Contemporary comforts include two-zone central air conditioning, top-of-line professional appliances, a full laundry room, solid wood, pocket and French doors, marble bathrooms and exceptional custom storage throughout. Stunning architectural detail includes refinished hardwood floors with border inlay, high-beamed ceilings and lovely crown and baseboard moldings. The well-planned layout is beautifully proportioned and provides a fabulous flow for entertaining as well as private living. The floor plan includes a spacious living room overlooking the Museum, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen with butler's pantry, powder room, laundry room and a separate resident's wing with three oversized bedrooms (two bedrooms overlook the Museum) and two full bathrooms. The entry foyer offers a lovely first impression, is open to all formal rooms and features two large custom closets, one walk-in large enough to be considered a mud room. The bright and elegant living room showcases exceptional open north-facing vistas of the Natural History Museum with a wall of new, custom built-in shelving. The formal dining room is very spacious and can accommodate large scale entertaining just off the kitchen. The windowed eat-kitchen is stunning and fully equipped with top-of-line stainless appliances including Viking 4-burner and grill gas range oven and Viking hood vent, Bosch dishwasher and Sub-Zero refrigerator. Abundant custom cabinetry provides plentiful storage with butler's pantry complemented by marble counters and ceramic tile backsplash. A lovely built-in breakfast banquette is perfect for casual dining and entertaining. In addition, a beautiful powder room with marble vanity and custom cabinet and full laundry room with washer and dryer completes the space. The sun-filled primary suite faces north drawing in lovely natural light and features open Museum views and a wall of new closet storage as well as a custom-fitted walk-in closet. The newly renovated, primary bathroom is flush with marble surfaces and floor, a floating vanity, Waterworks fixtures and walk-in glass shower. Both the second and third bedrooms are very spacious with custom closets and have a full bathroom in the shared hallway with Carrera marble floor. The third bedroom also faces the Museum. Interior renovations done by Deborah Burke Design. An elegant prewar landmarked building in a superb location, residents enjoy excellent service with canopied entrance, part-time doormen, live-in superintendent, individual storage bins, bicycle storage and laundry facilities. The residents also enjoy a new landscaped roof deck with incredible city and Central Park views. Each floor offers semi-private landings with only 2 apartments per floor. Pets are permitted with board approval. Sunday - Thursday - 3 - 11 pm and Friday - Saturday - 4 - 12 am