171 West 57 Street   Unit 2C

In 1921, architect Charles Eagle created the formidable homes known as the Briarcliffe. Legendary for its over-sized scale, its stupendous service, and its attractive exterior, the Briarcliffe is pristine Park Avenue Grade A design at its best -- yet with a supremely convenient midtown address, just steps from Central Park and with coveted direct views of the world's most famous music palace, the legendary Carnegie Hall. Eagle's generously proportioned plans were built to impress, and this three bedroom show stopper does precisely that. With its own exclusive elevator landing providing a graceful, private entry into this grand home, with a ballroom-sized Living Room with classic French Door access into the impressive, dinner-for-twelve Dining Room, and with unsurpassed, front row vistas of the masterpiece Music Hall, this condominium is an entertainer's dream. Serving the public side of this rambling residence is a cook's dream kitchen. Offering a big butlers pantry, marble-topped counters, ample cabinets, stainless refrigerator, wine chiller and professional gas stove/grille by GE Profile, Braun range hood, Thermador double ovens, and Bosch dishwasher, this impressive Kitchen is huge, practical, and gorgeous. The private quarters of this home are equally impressive. With two supremely scaled Master Bedroom Suites, both featuring handsome, marble, en suite baths and over-sized closet space, this tranquil treat offers something more -- a flexible third bonus Bedroom, also with an en suite bath, and perfectly positioned for live-in help. With its 1920's moldings, Oak flooring, and soaring 10-foot ceilings beautifully intact, this resplendent residence, with its fantastic flow and its luxurious layout, offers grace, comfort, and refined, easy living. Two blocks from Central Park, steps from top restaurants (Nobu, Jean Georges, Milos, Estiatorio, Russian Tea Room, Petrossian, etc.), neighbor to five-star shopping (Tiffany's, Chanel, Saks Fifth Avenue, Barney's, Bergdorf