THE BERESFORD

Primacy of place. A rare setback apartment centered on the 15th floor with a regal view of Central Park and hi-rise New York. This best-in-class park view is rivaled by the recently and keenly re-styled treatment of this grande dame of Central Park West. New York sparkles here. Enter into the impressive 21-foot gallery and reception hall, and then through double French doors, into the 28-foot by 17-foot spectacular living room, complete with wood-burning fireplace and access to a full-width 51 foot terrace. Sequestered beyond the far end of the gallery is a three bedroom wing. The light filled and expansive master suite with windowed bath overlooking Central Park has ample walk-in closet space and its own access to the terrace. The spacious second bedroom has a full bath and a wall of closets with courtyard windows. A third bedroom/library with views of the park has its own en-suite powder room.

The elegant 21-foot formal dining room with Southern exposure is also off the gallery. Behind the dining room is a sprawling 22-foot long windowed kitchen with a breakfast nook/home office area. There is a separate laundry area and a 10-foot staff room with a full-bath adjacent to the kitchen.

Built in 1929 by the leading architect of his time, Emery Roth, the Beresford is distinguished by its three towers. Constructed in beige brick, the 23-story building has a three-story base with limestone ornamentation. The details of the building display Italian Renaissance motifs and rich classical treatments with rosettes, balustrades, escutcheons, etc. Residents enjoy the highest levels of service and privacy. Entry to Central Park is just across the street, as is the Museum of Natural History.