This bright and gracious three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is ideally positioned on a very special Museum and Central Park block on the Upper West Side. A northern exposure showcases beautiful views of the open space and extraordinary architectural beauty of the Natural History Museum and the lush, landscaped grounds that surround it. This beautiful, classic 7-room home blends the elegance of prewar detail and scale seamlessly with a wonderful separation between formal entertaining and private living. Contemporary comforts include top-of-line professional appliances, washer/dryer, and exceptional custom storage throughout. Lovely architectural detail includes hardwood floors in the entertaining expanse, high-beamed ceilings, built-in bookshelves, and lovely crown and baseboard moldings.

The floor plan includes a spacious living room overlooking the Museum with lovely separate seating area, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen with a spacious home office, and a resident's wing with three large bedrooms (two bedrooms overlook the Museum) and two full bathrooms.

The windowed eat-kitchen is fully equipped with Sub-Zero refrigerator, Thermador 4-burner gas oven and dishwasher. There is plenty of space for casual dining.

The light-filled primary suite faces north, drawing in lovely natural light and features open Museum views and a large custom-fitted walk-in closet. Both the second and third bedrooms are very spacious with custom closets and have a full bathroom in the shared hallway. Two of the three bedrooms face the Museum.

Built in 1926 and converted to a co-op in 1969, 20 West 77th Street was designed in the neo-Renaissance style by George F. Pelham, one of New York City's most venerable architects during the 1920's and early 1930's. An elegant prewar landmarked building in a superb location, canopied entrance, part-time doormen, live-in superintendent, individual storage bin, and bicycle storage. The residents also enjoy a new landscaped roof deck with incredible city and Central Park views. Each floor offers semi-private landings with only 2 apartments per floor. Pets are permitted with board approval.
Sunday - Thursday - 3 - 11 pm and Friday - Saturday - 4 - 12 am