325 East 72 Street   Unit 15A

BACK ON THE MARKET!!! A special high floor, fully renovated 2 bedroom cooperative apartment with a semi-private elevator foyer in one of New York's finest and most prestigious buildings. Beautifully proportioned rooms, high beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, first quality millwork, solid paneled doors and a central gallery are all hall marks of this pre-war beauty. The floor plan is elegant and flows smoothly for both gracious entertaining and just living well. As a floor-through apartment, north to south, light pours in all day and the views are wonderful. Framed by two arches, an oversized living room has a wood-burning fireplace at one end, and at the other, a wall of steel casement windows for which the building is known. The fire place is in constant use by the current owners. Dining is at a table in front of the window wall An eat-in kitchen, completely renovated three years ago, also has a large window wall where a cozy breakfast table sits. Marble counter tops and custom cabinets with under-cabinet lighting make this a delightful place to cook in with plenty of prep space. all the while being able to chat with those sitting at the table or in the living room. All the appliances are high-end stainless steel; a Viking range, Bosch dishwasher and Sub-Zero refrigerator. Overlooking the back garden, the master bedroom is oversized and serene with large closets and windows that face north. The second bedroom is currently configured as a library but will easily convert to another bedroom or office. The bathroom that serves both bedrooms has been exquisitely renovated in marble with a large stall shower. There is space to add another bathroom as has been done before in several apartments. Air conditioning is HVAC or through the wall. Walton Hall is one of 4 Garden Plan buildings developed by Keitt Walker in the 1920's. It is characterized by the charming serene English garden off the lobby, where a fountain is framed by large trees and shrubs, and a brick pathway. On the roof, the arched Italianate terrace provides two separate dining spaces with barbecues on either end and a middle area for lounging. The building has a central laundry room, bicycle storage, 24/7 doormen and a resident superintendent. There is common storage. The building is pet friendly but does not allow pied a terres. 325 East 72nd Street is across the street from the new Q line, the stop for the SBS M72 and in close proximity to the Select and Local Buses on First and Second Avenues.