Description

Move right into this rarely available stunning corner duplex one bedroom (convertible two) home at the Legendary Hotel des Artistes. The apartment has been meticulously restored and renovated and is in excellent condition. The apartment enjoys three exposures, North, South, and East, providing great natural light and wonderful open views, including direct views of Central Park. The main level has a dramatic double height (19 foot) living room which is complemented by an expansive south facing 15 foot ironclad framed window fronting West 67th Street and a grand wood burning fireplace with original mantel. The kitchen was commissioned and designed by Soho's premier kitchen studio, Valcucine, and includes custom glass cabinetry, glass countertops, designer Ilve range, Miele dishwasher, Liebherr refrigerator and custom pantry. Also on this level is a renovated marble powder room, a windowed dining area, and a convertible windowed guest room with a Murphy Bed and sliding doors for privacy. The custom built-ins on the main level include two desks with windows above where one can enjoy wonderful views of Central Park and the ornate copper dome of The Christian Science Building on 68th Street and Central Park West, and many storage enclosures. The wonderful restored and carved oak staircase leads to a balcony overlooking the main level and brings you to the primary bedroom floor. This room has a wall of custom built-ins providing excellent storage. There are two closets upstairs and two windows facing north and east. The primary ensuite windowed bathroom has been beautifully renovated. Outstanding Features Include: Many custom built-ins providing excellent storage, striking ornate mantel, restored oak paneling and staircase, oak floors, electric shades, wonderful natural light, custom lighting, and outstanding views. The Hotel des Artistes is a full service cooperative with wonderful amenities including a full time doorman and elevator operator, concierge services, live-in Resident Manager, a gorgeous swimming pool, squash court, fitness center, and a beautifully landscaped roof deck. The superb Leopard Restaurant located in the building includes outdoor and indoor dining as well as room service at a discount to residents. The Hotel des Artistes is located on one of the most desirable tree-lined blocks on the Upper West Side, next to the West 67th Street entrance to Central Park. This special home was photographed and is included in Andrew Alpern's book, "Luxury Apartment Houses of Manhattan". This is a wonderful apartment, in excellent condition, a great location at The Hotel des Artistes!