51 West 81 Street   Unit 3G

51 West 81 St Apt 3G, Regal and stately, The Galaxy Building is located on the most desirable Upper West Side residential block, right in front of the beautiful Museum Park. Enjoy direct Museum of Natural History Park views, and all day sunshine from every window. You will be impressed wherever you look by the highest quality renovations you just dont find in most apartments. Enter into an elegant foyer with custom scalloped designed marble floor, custom scalloped plaster moldings, and an outfitted closet. An open concept living room creates a classic modern feel by keeping with the beauty of retained pre-war details, adding custom circle millwork, antique doors and a mantle with a cast iron insert. Smoked oak herringbone floors and high ceilings featuring custom designed plaster moldings and painted tin are throughout this breathtaking apartment. A custom wall of paned antique glass, divides the living space and the second bedroom and brings sunshine and the green park into this beautifully appointed 2 bedroom apartment. The built-in Murphy Bed is cleverly hidden behind a wall that echoes the common custom circle millwork design seen throughout. Intelligently designed to maximize function and entertaining space, the well conceived kitchen has high end appliances, including Subzero, Miele and Big Chill range. The polished Calcutta Gold counter, backsplash and painted, custom milled cabinetry makes this room a dream. A Butler Pantry houses the wine cooler and a bar that further adds to the overall opulence. The master bedroom has a fantastic walk-in closet and an en-suite windowed marble bathroom. An additional common bath for guests was creatively designed with glass doors separating the custom tub and shower wet-zone from both bathrooms. Custom sinks and mosaic floor are enhanced with thermostatic controls to create a spa bathroom. Lutron switches for the lighting, Niles smartpad controls the audio/visual and top end built-in speaker system completes this one of a kind luxurious living experience. Best location with convenient access to transportation, parks, museums, shopping and restaurants. And ... it's dog friendly!Pied a Terres are welcomed!