Sun-filled and elegant, this grand-scaled corner 8-room home located in the heart of the Upper West Side is truly one-of-a-kind! Every square inch of the home was custom-designed and thoughtfully conceived to balance modern comforts (including central a/c) and style with traditional detail and scale. Additionally, the well-planned vision was to maximize the open-loft-like formal spaces and take full advantage of the exceptional brilliant light throughout. Positioned on a high floor, this architecturally exquisite home, designed by renowned residential design firm, Russell Riccardi Architects, boasts four exposures, spectacular new windows (including 3 floor-to-ceiling windows with Juliet balconies in formal rooms and master suite), a corner formal expanse, two corner bedrooms and showcases splendid city and blue sky views from every room, as well as Hudson River views to the west from the master suite and corner bedroom. In addition, views overlook the exquisite landmark architecture of the residential buildings and brownstones so distinctive of the Upper West Side including the West End Collegiate Church and its picturesque architectural elements. With every exposure, this incomparable home dazzles throughout the day from sunrise to extraordinary sunsets at days end. The open and sun-flooded formal expanse includes a corner living room, formal dining room, entry foyer, home office and eat-in kitchen. The separate living quarters include 4 bedrooms (one currently configured as a den/media room), 3 full bathrooms, and laundry. Magnificent scale is enhanced by 10 high ceilings, superb light, very spacious rooms and an extraordinary amount of storage that maximizes the living spaces. The apartment is also remarkably quiet. Traditional details were designed throughout including stunning wide plank hardwood floors, pristine moldings and trim, gorgeous open archways and French doors. Modern comforts and state-of-the-art systems include central air conditioning, all new electric, built-in audio speakers with individual room volume controls, double-paned Skyline windows, LAN wired internet, auto-lit California custom-fitted closets, a huge storage closet or mud room off the informal entry, spa-like custom bathrooms, large laundry closet that vents out with full-size washer/dryer and professional stainless appliances. Additional custom details that maximize elegance, function and light include French pocket doors in the kitchen with textured glass for privacy, corner French doors in the home office, glass transoms, custom lighting, custom radiator covers, all new crystal door hardware, all solid wood doors and open pass throughs in both the kitchen and entry foyer. 2% flip tax paid by buyer.