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Superbly positioned a block from Riverside Park in one of the Upper West Side's elegant full-service buildings, Apartment 1B at 440 West End Avenue is an expansive 2 to 3-bedroom home that is beautiful and quiet, filled with every modern luxury. The apartment has its own private entry from the street for townhouse-style private living with all the benefits of a full-service building. Currently configured as a two-bedroom plus guest bedroom/home office, it can easily serve three bedrooms if needed with two full bathrooms. The open loft-like formal expanse spanning over 40 feet allows for large-scale entertaining with a spacious living room, plenty of room for formal dining, and an open chef's kitchen with breakfast banquette. There is a large pantry off the kitchen currently configured as a home office.

In a stunning renovation, the home offers numerous modern comforts and amenities that include sound-proof windows with frost shading, spa-like marble baths with radiant heat floors and heated towel racks, LG washer and dryer, high-end stainless appliances, through-wall air conditioning, custom lighting and built-in speaker system, living room wet bar with wine refrigerator, high-end video security, electric shades, and abundant custom closet storage throughout. Gorgeous design elements include hardwood floors, high-beamed ceilings, baseboard moldings, two offices, and pocket doors that help maximize living space.

The fully outfitted open chef's kitchen features a huge center island, wonderful for entertaining, and an abundance of cabinet storage including pull-out shelving. There is a huge walk-in pantry that is currently configured as a home office. An abundance of sleek counters provides plenty of space to work balanced by glass tile backsplash. Additional features include high-end stainless appliances including a Miele dishwasher, Samsung refrigerator, and Capitol gas range oven, as well as a deep Shaw's farm sink. A gorgeous custom built-in breakfast banquette completes the space.

The very spacious, corner primary suite features two custom walk-in closets and a stunning en-suite bath bathed in marble with herringbone marble heated floors, heated towel rack, Duravit vanity, and walk-in marble shower. The second bedroom features a huge, deep custom closet, and en-suite marble bath with radiant heat floors and deep-soaking tub. Access from both the bedroom and the living room, it serves as a great guest bath or shared bath for the third bedroom. The third bedroom is configured as a guest room/home office with open shelving and a large closet.

From the expansive and flexible layout to the beautiful renovations and numerous amenities, this oversized home has everything, all in a full-service building in a prime Upper West Side location with the beauty and recreation of Riverside Park moments away.

440 West End Avenue is an established 17-story prewar cooperative building built in 1929 by preeminent architects Schwartz & Gross. There is a full-time doorman/concierge and a live-in superintendent. Amenities include a landscaped roof deck, playroom, bicycle room, laundry and storage in the basement. Pets are permitted.

Listing courtesy of Corcoran Group ...
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