Description

Apartment #2B is a gracious and lovely classic 6-room home in a prime Upper West Side location in one of the Avenues most desirable co-op buildings. Located a block from Riverside Park, and a block from Broadway with a bounty of conveniences, the location is superb. Elegant and spacious, the apartment offers a well-planned layout for both entertaining and private living. The living and formal dining room opens onto each other and is wonderful for entertaining on a large-scale. The expanse is beautifully appointed with classic old-world details including herringbone hardwood floors, high-beamed ceilings, pretty crown and baseboard moldings, as well as a grand decorative fireplace. The living room showcases tree-lined block views.

Just off the formal dining room is a butler's pantry, also exceptionally convenient for entertaining with Sub Zero refrigerator, full-size wine refrigerator, wet bar with sink, and abundant cabinetry. The windowed kitchen features a bounty of cabinet storage with Miele dishwasher and Viking stove. Just off the kitchen is the original staff room that can easily be configured as a guest room or home office and features a laundry closet with washer and dryer and sink. If desired, a bathroom can be put into the closet as in an original B line.

Both bedrooms are very spacious with lush tree views and excellent closet storage. The primary suite features an en-suite marble bath with deep-soaking tub, pedestal sink, and walk-in shower, and the second bedroom's full marble bath is just adjacent and can double as a guest bath. The formal entry gallery is incredibly spacious and offers a wonderful receiving area for guest with large coat closet.

Situated in one of the Upper West Side's most vibrant neighborhoods, and within a block of Riverside Park and a short walk to Central Park, 400 West End Avenue offers residents close proximity to a wealth of recreation and natural beauty. This elegant classic home has an inviting layout suitable to the needs of modern living, while also preserving the gracious prewar detail and scale of the past.

The Wexford is a full-service building with full-time doorman/concierge and live-in superintendent. Amenities include central laundry and bicycle storage. The lobby was recently restored in a high-end renovation to emulate the elegance and grandeur of the Art Deco style of the early 20th century. Pets are permitted with board approval.
Listing courtesy of Corcoran Group ...
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