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3 bedroom luxury Apartment for sale in New York, United States

Elegant and spacious 3 bedroom/3 bathroom home with the prettiest panoramic river views. This stunning prewar corner unit offers oversized picture windows with an abundance of natural light from 3 exposures and open views over the East River as well as the treetops of East End Avenue. A gracious semi-private landing leads to a grand formal entry foyer, flanked by coat closets. The elegant 27-foot living room boasts a wood-burning fireplace, herringbone quarter-sewn oak floors, high beamed ceilings and the adjacent corner dining room floats over the river. The windowed eat-in-kitchen has been thoughtfully enlarged and features tons of space for easy, everyday cooking and a built-in banquette. Top-of-the-line appliances include a Sub-Zero fridge, double ovens, under counter refrigerator drawers and a built-in espresso machine for coffee, cappuccinos and lattes galore. The butler's pantry has great storage, an additional sink and a washer/dryer. The East End Avenue-facing bedroom wing offers 3 graciously sized bedrooms each with their own en suite bathroom, custom closets and treetop views. Built-in 1929, by renowned architecture firm Cross and Cross, 25 East End was the Avenue's first apartment building, marking the beginning of the era of East End Avenue's grand, white-glove prewar co-ops. It still stands as one of the Avenue's finest co-ops and most architecturally unique edifices, with rich, old-world ornamentation such as the distinctive Medusa bust crowning the arched limestone pediment. The elegant lobby features an intricate carved-wood entryway, black and white marble floor and decorative fireplace preserved from the 1929 original. Complementing these old-world details is a wonderfully attentive full-service staff with a 24-hour doorman, and a live-in resident manager. The building is pet-friendly and has a state-of-the-art gym and bike room. Each apartment is allotted a storage unit. This coveted Upper East Side location is close to Carl Schurz Park, John Jay Park, the 79th Street Transverse, East River Promenade and is a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday city life. 50% financing is permitted and there's a 2% flip tax to be paid by the seller.