Perfectly located in a prestigious boutique prewar cooperative one block from Central Park, this elegant and spacious five and a half room *plus* is available for the first time in over thirty years. With a classic layout, beautiful flow and the very best bones, this residence awaits your TLC to be restored to its original sophistication and elegance. An expansive living room has newly refinished hardwood herringbone floors, wood-burning fireplace with marble mantle, high ceilings, traditional moldings and two large casement windows.  Facing north to tree-lined East 72nd Street, the apartment receives ample sunlight throughout the day. The master bedroom and  generous second bedroom each has a windowed en suite bath. The second bedroom could also function as a handsome library with its built-in wall of bookcases and southern view of historic St. James' Church. The closet space throughout is incredible. Additional features include a large windowed eat-in-kitchen, a sizeable butler's pantry (currently used as a home office), and adjacent staff room which could function as well as a small third bedroom, guest room or study, complete with its own bath. BONUS: while washer/dryers are allowed, this residence conveys with two large storage rooms, one of which is used as a laundry room shared with one other owner-a unique and convenient amenity!

Overall, the space feels like a townhouse with huge potential and promise to once again become an elegant and  chic Manhattan home. With only one other neighbor on the landing, privacy and discretion are assured in this intimate well-established full service cooperative with children's play area and basketball court. Pets and pieds--terres permitted.  CONTRACT SIGNED .