Residence 16E is a grand four bedroom, four-and-a-half bathroom home (plus study), spanning 3,845 square feet inside with a 365 square feet terrace, boasting triple exposures on a high floor at the prestigious 737 Park Avenue. Situated on one of the most distinguished corners of the Upper East Side and just 2 blocks away from Central Park, the building is surrounded by city's finest restaurants and shops, Manhattan's historic museum mile, schools, and multiple modes of transportation. Built in 1940 by Sam Minskoff & Sons and restored by Handel Architects, the building is a rare Park Ave condominium that upholds a perfect balance of both pre-war charm and state-of-the-art modern aesthetics. Every residence has been remodeled through a much involved and thoughtful process, creating a luxurious home for residents to live both the classical and contemporary lifestyle. A private elevator landing opens directly onto this beautifully sunlit triple-mint home with brand new white-oak floors, high ceilings and impeccable finishes throughout. A gorgeous built-in bookshelf separates the foyer from the magnificent Great Room where tons of natural light spill in from the many large southwest facing windows lining the entire wall. The seller has made meticulous upgrades by moving the HVAC to open up the ceilings and designing/ installing the highest quality built-ins throughout the home. Adjoining the living room, the beautiful windowed Varenna eat-in kitchen has the finest imported marble floors, countertops and backsplash, glass and aluminum cabinets, Franke sinks and faucets, and top-of-the-line Miele appliances. The expansive center island faces the Great Room, providing the perfect place to converse while entertaining as well as for prepping meals. The kitchen has TONS of storage integrated throughout and leads to a separate pantry area and upgraded laundry room with full-sized washer and vented dryer and a service entrance. An elegant formal powder room is located here for guests. The expansive primary corner suite is bright and airy and features its own 365 square foot private terrace with double glass doors- it provides nice views and is perfect for a small garden and to enjoy a quiet morning cup of coffee and a good book! The windowed 5-fixture ensuite bath has clean, beautiful finishes with custom double vanities, a glass enclosed rain shower as well as a deep soaking tub. An enormous walk-in closet and a reach-in closet adds the finishing touches. The three secondary bedrooms all have ensuite baths with beautiful stone and fixtures. The bedrooms are spacious and have various exposures and generous closets. All five bathrooms throughout the home have been pristinely redesigned with the finest imported stones, radiant heat floors, custom-built vanities, and Dornbracht polished-chrome fixtures. Residents at 737 Park Avenue enjoy the building's full array of amenities to provide an elegant and luxurious lifestyle. This includes a seasoned staff, 24-hour door persons, porters and a live-in resident manager. The building boasts a beautiful sky-lit private fitness room, children's playroom, a garden area equipped with a catering kitchen, and an adjoining courtyard for exclusive entertaining! Additional storage areas and bins are available for purchase. Private showings are available via appointment.
