Description
Located in the renowned Astor Court, this gracious corner two bedroom / two bathroom home offers an elegant layout, well proportioned rooms, a wood burning fireplace with an original mantle, and soaring 10' ceilings. Designed by architect Charles Platt in 1915 for Vincent Astor, this majestic building surrounds its own private English courtyard garden designed by the landscape architect Ellen Shipman. A generous foyer greets you upon entering the apartment with three oversized closets, the largest closet has an additional access door from the elevator landing perfect for storing strollers or bikes. The foyer leads to a spacious dining area and then through a large arched entryway is the oversized (18 x 16) corner living room with three windows offering treed open city views, west and north exposures, and a WBFP. The renovated windowed kitchen is equipped with granite countertops and stainless appliances (Miele dishwasher, Bosch range and Liebherr refrigerator). The separate bedroom wing offers an original built-in double armoire, a master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom (currently configured as a half-bath with washer-dryer), a large windowed hallway bathroom, and a second bedroom large enough for two twin beds and with a southern exposure into the garden courtyard. Refinished original hardwood floors throughout, intact prewar details and moldings elevate this magnificent prewar home. Astor Court is a sought after full service building with two beautifully restored elegant marble lobbies connected by the lushly landscaped courtyard garden. There are 24-hour doormen at entrances on 89th & 90th Streets, a resident superintendent, a planted roof terrace, bike room, laundry room, community/children's playroom and 24-hour parking garage.
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