Brilliant light, open views and stunning original details distinguish this high-floor, 3 bedroom 2.5 bath Edwardian residence.  A wainscoted front hall leads to a spacious living room with 10-foot inlaid plaster ceilings, oversized windows with open western exposures. Grand pocket doors provide entry to the adjoining dining or family room, magnificently paneled in oak, with custom built-ins and restored detail.  The windowed, eat-in chef's kitchen features granite countertops, Carrera marble backsplash, lovely built-in banquette, and Wolf and Viking appliances.  There is also an adjacent powder room, wine storage, and washer and dryer.  The original maid's room has been converted to a spacious, windowed office with built-in desk.

The corner master bedroom is perched high on the corner above landmarked brownstones, and receives abundant light from south- and west-facing windows, with glimpses of the Hudson River.  Beautiful custom-milled mirrored closets, as well as an ample walk-in closet provide generous storage space. The en suite marble bath has a double sink and large soaking tub with English nickel fixtures.  Two additional, light-filled bedrooms face south and share a full bath featuring custom terrazzo tile and Thassos marble sink.

Additional features of this apartment include original mahogany doors as well as hardwood floors with inlaid borders, intricate plasterwork and molding detail, and a three-zone central air conditioning system.  A private storage bin conveys with the sale, and additional storage is available for an $80 monthly fee.

640 West End Avenue is a distinguished, ivy covered, 12-story condominium built in 1912 by renowned architects Townsend, Steinte & Haskell.  There is a full-time doorman and live-in super.  Pets and pied-a-terres are allowed.