685 West End Avenue   Unit 11D

Elegantly appointed, this Prewar 2 bedroom,1.5 bath home is situated on a high floor facing both South& West with beautiful "protected" river views. This is a corner apartment with 11 windows that catch the lovely breezes coming off the Hudson River while providing abundant light all day long. There are only four apartments per floor in the west wing of this premier full service Coop built in 1928. Recently renovated and gently lived in, the apartment's original prewar finishes have been tastefully restored, while adding all the luxurious amenities, including a new kitchen with custom cabinetry, a washer/dryer, all new electrical wiring, thru the wall A/C units, new wiring for cable and custom closets. A gracious foyer allows fabulous flow to all the rooms and a division of spaces.The windowed chef's kitchen with river views has maple cabinetry with ample storage throughout along with soap stone and butcher block countertops that provide a large space for meal preparation and dining. The appliances are top of the line: Sub Zero refrigerators, a Bertazzoni gas range and a Miele dishwasher.There is a restored powder room off the kitchen to service guests. The generous windowed bathroom has been refurbished with classic prewar tiling complimented by new high end fixtures. You have the option of either a full size bathtub or an encasement stall shower. Hidden in one of the custom closets is a Miele stackable W/D which is easily accessible from the kitchen and master bedroom. The huge living room easily accommodates a formal dining area and ample entertaining space. It also contains a gel burning fireplace designed and built by NY HearthCabinet that is approved by both the Dept. of Buildings and FDNY.The spacious master bedroom has two custom closets. Watch the beautiful sunsets over the Hudson River from the library/2nd bedroom, windowed on two sides, that has tasteful built in cabinets and two custom closets. All the generously proportioned rooms have all been