Grand and elegant is the best way to describe this seven room home in one of the Upper East Side's premier prewar cooperatives.

A private landing leads you into the beautiful gallery, off of which the entire home flows. The nearly square living room has a wood burning fireplace with a regal carved marble mantle and open South and side Park views. The formal dining room is spacious and bright, facing East over Madison Avenue. The new Chef's designer kitchen has custom hand painted shaker cabinets by Clive Christian, Carrera countertops, a 48" Sub-Zero refrigerator and vented stove. There is lots of cupboard space, a generous pantry as well as counter space, and a butlers pantry. The Miele washer and dryer are in the kitchen as well.

There are two large staff rooms and a renovated full bathroom. One is a perfect guest room or bedroom and the other is set up as a study. The kitchen and staff rooms have open North exposures.

The second bedroom is set up as a library and has a renovated en-suite bathroom. It is gracious and square with a lovely Eastern exposure. The corner master suite has both South and East sun filled views and four wonderful closets, including two large walk-ins. There is a large renovated en-suite windowed bathroom.  

The entire apartment has beautiful quarter sawn herringbone and strip hard wood floors, through wall air conditioning and high ceilings.The living room, dining room and library have been wired for speakers. Spanning 2 corners, it enjoys spectacular light from the South, East and North all day. There is not one dark room!

31 East 79th is a white glove cooperative between Fifth and Madison. There are both full time doormen and elevator operators, a live in resident manager and private storage as well as a bike room. Pets are welcome.

Please call for a private appointment.