205 East 78 Street   Unit 8H

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Experience refined luxury living in an incomparable Upper East Side location near the very best of Manhattan attractions. Gracious Residence 8H is a beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom gem in an elegant full-service prewar cooperative, perfectly situated at the coveted corner of 78th Street and 3rd Avenue. The ambience of this lovely light-filled home is enhanced by oversized windows with northern and southern exposures, gleaming hardwood floors, airy ceilings, tasteful moldings, a handsomefireplace with an intricately detailed mantle, plus excellent closets and storage space throughout.
An inviting entry foyer with large closet greets your arrival and opens to the spacious living room and renovated kitchen on either side. Preparing meals is a dream in the stunning modern windowed cook's quarters appointed with sleek white cabinetry with frosted glass upper doors, gorgeous ample stone countertops for food prep, and premium stainless steel appliances including a wine cooler for favorite vintages. The king-size primary bedroom is a peaceful retreat with spacious closets and a full en-suite bath. The second bedroom is also well-proportioned, offering generous closets and easy access to the adjoining full hall bath.
Built in 1925 and converted to a cooperative in 1982, 205 East 78th Street is a pristine 20-story Art Deco building presenting a grand lobby, 24-hour doormen, a live-in super, common laundry facility, bike room and private storage for rent. Simply unbeatable is the premier, sought-after location in the heart of the Upper East Side, just a few blocks to Central Park, the East River, John Jay and Carl Schurz Parks, and the FDR Drive. Glamorous Madison Avenue shopping is right nearby, as are fine dining establishments, world-class museums, the 6 & Q trains, M79 crosstown bus and other conveniences.
Monthly maintenance includes electricity, heat and hot water. Pets, pied-a-terres, subletting, guarantors, co-purchasing, parents buying for children, and gifting are allowed.