This bright and elegant Edwardian 5-room home at Astor Court is a fine example of original turn-of-the-century architecture with a grand and gracious layout that offers a perfect balance for both entertaining and living. The well-planned floor plan includes two very large bedrooms, two full baths, an eat-in kitchen with a spacious dining room, a grand living room, an extended entry foyer and large receiving room. The scale of the rooms is all the more impressive due to the 10-foot high ceilings, original crown moldings, and oversized picture windows. With two exposures, the apartment draws in lovely natural light and provides western city views as well as eastern lush courtyard views from the 2nd bedroom. Original prewar details including hardwood floors and extraordinary storage is found throughout the apartment. Entry into this home is through an elegant entry gallery and a large receiving area offering a first glance at the wonderful scale and detail that awaits you throughout. The foyer leads to the lovely oversized living room with a west-facing view and beautiful natural light all day. The centerpiece of the room is a handsome wood-burning fireplace with a tall, carved wood mantle and there is abundant detail and a custom bookcase.A wonderful and thoughtfully conceived kitchen is located off the receiving area and is fully outfitted with abundant storage and professional top of line appliances. Custom designed the kitchen includes Viking professional 4-burner range oven with Viking hood, Sub Zero refrigerator, Viking dishwasher and under the counter Asko washer and dryer. Just adjacent is a very sunny and spacious dining area with easy access to both the kitchen and the living room. A large window provides plenty of natural light and the space provides built-in wine storage.A distinct bedroom wing offers privacy for the residents and is in keeping with the traditional prewar layout separating the formal spaces. An extended hallway leads to two huge bedrooms, two full baths and excellent closet storage. The elegant master suite features two west-facing picture windows, two huge walk-in closets and a full marble master bathroom. The second bedroom overlooks the buildings gorgeous landscaped English garden and features a large walk-in closet. A second full bathroom is located just adjacent in the hallway, along with a large walk-in linen/storage closet and a large coat closet.Situated in one of the Upper West Sides most vibrant neighborhoods, and equidistant to both Central Park and Riverside Park, Astor Court offers residents close proximity to both recreation and natural beauty. This grand and gracious classic home has an inviting layout suitable to the needs of modern living, while also preserving the prewar detail and scale that are so appealing to contemporary buyers.