DESCRIPTION

First offer! a prime opportunity to own a fabulous fully-renovated, high-floor 4 bed 3.  5 bath condominium at the white-glove empire condominium featuring gorgeous interiors, panoramic views, and coveted location in the heart of the upper east side.  This rare, expansive apartment, accessed by a semi-private landing, will impress the discerning resident with exquisite finishes & details, new, stained oak hardwood floors & a gracious floorplan for entertaining.  Beyond an elegant oval-shaped, wood-paneled entry gallery accented by custom plaster moldings & tray ceiling, a grand living room awaits graced by venetian plaster walls, impeccable millwork, a juliet balcony & breathtaking open northern views.  An adjoining library/family room styled with designer carpeting & custom built-ins also has stretching vistas to the north.  Off the living room to the east sits a beautiful formal dining room with thoughtful built-ins, brightened by huge corner bay windows capturing the east river.  Connected for easy serving is the top-of-the-line custom eat-in kitchen that faces the river as well, designed for the chef with hand-painted solid wood cabinets, honed soapstone countertops & breakfast bar, a 6-burner viking range with griddle & double oven, sub-zero refrigerator, 2 miele dishwashers & wine fridge.  Proceed to the sleeping wing that affords optimal serenity.  This is highlighted by a privately situated master suite offering awing open south & west views from the bedroom that extend from the empire state building to central park & the reservoir.  Completing the luxury experience is a separate sitting room with desk, custom closets & juliet balcony, large dressing room, and opulent marble & waterworks bath clad in mother of pearl walls with a dual vanity, jacuzzi tub, spa shower & water closet.  The sizable 2nd bedroom with corner bay window gazes at central park; the 3rd looks north with a juliet balcony; and the 4th is en-suite.  An integrated sound system heightens the allure.  The empire at 188 east 78th between third & lexington avenues is a premier full-service building with upscale amenities.  Enhancing the sophisticated lifestyle is a 24-hour doorman, concierge, state-of-the-art fitness center, 2 outdoor gardens, parking garage, cinema room, business center, lounge with catering kitchen, children's playroom, roof deck, wine cellars, laundry, bike room & onsite storage.  The location is supreme, near central park, the metropolitan museum of art, fine shops & restaurants, transportation & more.  


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