Located in the legendary Dakota on Central Park West at 72nd Street, this 7-room Park front corner apartment enjoys exceptional Park and city views.  Rich in history and architectural grandeur, the residence has been beautifully renovated and carefully restored, preserving the original 19th-century details, including 13-foot ceilings, soaring doorways, plaster moldings, exquisite hand-carved woodwork, hardwood flooring, pocket doors, shutters framing the windows, and three wood-burning fireplaces.  The graceful layout incorporates impressive grand-scale public rooms and elegant private spaces.  One enters the home through a private mahogany-paneled vestibule, opening onto a gracious foyer.  There is a 27-foot-by-23-foot corner living room that overlooks the Park with fireplace and a planting balcony.  An adjacent library has exquisite woodworking, a woodburning fireplace and a wet bar.  The formal dining room with a china closet and a woodburning fireplace overlooks the building's enchanting central courtyard.  There is a Chef's eat-in-kitchen that has custom-cabinetry, marble countertops and appliances from Sub-Zero, Viking, Miele and Bosch.  There is ample room for dining and and a large pantry, as well as wine storage and a washer/dryer.  Located along Northern wing, the private chambers of the home include a sumptuous master suite with a planting terrace and ample closets.  There is a large dressing room/sitting room and a luxuriously-appointed marble master bath.  There is a second bedroom which is spacious and serene and an additional full bath.  There is also a staff room available for separate sale.  Designed by Henry J. Hardenbergh and completed in 1884, the Dakota is one of the world's greatest and most renowned residential buildings.  Its monumental form, embellished with ornate finials and Gothic gables, make it one of New York's most iconic structures.  A unique gaslit entry and enchanting center courtyard add to its old-world charm.  The cooperative offers residents the highest levels of privacy, service and luxury in one of Manhattan's most distinguished landmarked buildings.