This rare and classically apportioned Upper East Side floor-though apartment is the definition of elegance. The entry is from a private elevator landing adjacent to a large and handsome gallery. The palatial living room with wood-burning fireplace and eastern exposures is finished with beautiful millwork. There is a banquet-sized formal dining room adjacent to an airy, windowed, eat-in kitchen with butler's pantry and laundry room.A spacious library (or fourth bedroom) adjoining the gallery completes the entertaining spaces. A separate wing contains three bedrooms with southern and eastern exposures; the large master bedroom with en-suite bath, second bedroom and third bedrooms are secluded retreats. Completing this lovely residence are two staff rooms (that could be combined into a fifth bedroom) and a fourth bath. Many fine details enhance this gorgeous apartment and include soaring ceilings, exquisite original moldings, oversized windows with fine fabric drapery, herringbone flooring and abundant storage (a storage cage in the basement transfers with the apartment). 139 E. 79th Street is a cooperative building built in 1928 with only one apartment per floor. Coupled with the white-glove service provided, this residence epitomizes luxury and is steps from the Met, Central Park plus Madison Avenue's finest restaurants and shops. In the heart of it all, you are two short blocks to 6 train - your gateway to the city.  Make this highly desirable home yours!