2 Columbus Avenue   Unit 9ACD

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This expansive, majestic, mint 3,798 square foot home offers significant flexibility, including the possibility of a 6 bedroom configuration.


Enter the elegant foyer, replete with outfitted California closets, and beautiful wide plank mahogany hardwood floors, which continue throughout this lovely home.


The private sleeping wing offers three bedrooms, all facing west. The spacious master suite sports numerous attributes, including two California closets, a linen closet, hidden safe, invisible wall speakers (built in speakers offered in eight zones throughout this wonderful home), and an ensuite marble bathroom, complete with double sinks, and separate stall shower and tub.


The second bedroom features another California closet, custom wooden bookshelves, and crown and baseboard moldings (present throughout this incredible residence), and is contiguous to the third bedroom. The third bedroom boasts a custom built closet with multiple hanging compartments and drawers, and built in bookshelves with recessed lighting. A shared, full marble bathroom for the second and third bedrooms is replete with polished chrome fixtures and Hansgrohe massage hand shower. The adjacent hallway has a top of the line oversized, Kenmore LG vented washer/dryer. A powder room, located off the entryway, boasts marble flooring and Kohler fixtures.


Approaching the second wing, one encounters the southwest-facing living room, enhanced by wraparound windows, incredible light, and beautiful sunsets. A custom built-in bookcase with recessed lighting and moldings adds charm to this gracious room. The south-facing dining area is beautifully lit by sconces and recessed, halogen lighting. A custom mahogany and glass built-in sideboard provides an elegant display area for china, as well as locking storage for silver. This space flows seamlessly into the open, renovated kitchen. A chef’s dream, this fantastic space offers mahogany and glass cabinetry, quartzite Luce di Luna countertops and backsplash, high end stainless steel appliances, including a Wolf double oven, microwave, and warming drawer, Viking range with Zephyr hood, mahogany-paneled Subzero refrigerator/freezer, two separate Subzero refrigerator drawers, 2 Miele dishwashers, 2 pantries (one custom built with assorted spice racks), breakfast bar, Insinkerator garbage disposal and an additional hallway entrance to this fabulous home. The adjacent southwest-facing multipurpose room can be utilized as a media, formal dining or family room. It boasts custom mahogany built-ins, a large screen flat panel television and dramatic, recessed lighting set in custom soffits.


A south-facing, magnificent, extra-large office/4th bedroom is located contiguous to the kitchen, replete with two custom built-in desks. This room can alternatively serve as a potential library, offering a Subzero wine cooler (with 46 bottle capacity) and dry bar with a quartzite countertop and mirrored backspash. An ensuite full marble bathroom boasts polished chrome Kohler fixtures, including a handheld shower.


Just when you think there cannot possibly be any additional space, enter the entire "C" line wing, offering an east-facing 5th bedroom, as well as a southeast-facing living room with wraparound windows and a garden view. This room can easily become a playroom or 6th bedroom.


A second kitchen, recently renovated and south-facing, is perfect for entertaining, a potential in-law suite, or live-in nanny quarters. The new renovation includes white, wooden cabinetry, stainless steel GE Monogram and Bosch appliances, as well as quartz countertops.


This wing houses 2.5 baths (master bedroom ensuite, full hall bath, and a powder room), expansive Eurocave wine storage (235 bottle capacity), an additional washer/dryer hookup, and a third hallway entrance, making it a flexible option for guests or other occupants who are seeking additional privacy from the remainder of the home.


In total, the apartment has 7 bathrooms (5 full, 2 half) that offer flexibility to expand certain spaces if a buyer wishes to remove a bathroom or two, and create a larger kitchen, laundry room, wine cellar, or expand closet space in this pristine residence. Other wonderful attributes of this home include electric shades and window treatments throughout, integrated Sonos sound system and built-in speakers in eight zones, 5 built-in flat panel TVs, and 3 high-speed Wifi hotspots across the unit.


With extremely low common charges and real estate taxes of approximately $2.28/square foot, the monthly charges attributable to this home are significantly lower than most comparable buildings (excluding those with current tax abatements in place). The apartment also comes with three 8 eight foot high storage bins in the basement.


It may be possible to purchase an additional segment of the hallway, subject to Board approval. Only 2 apartments are on this particular floor, with a recently renovated hallway. This full-service building has a health club, and bicycle storage located off the lobby. Current assessment of $198/month.