812 Park Avenue 11/12C

Designed by J.E.R. Carpenter in 1927, 812 Park Avenue is one of Park Avenue's most prestigious pre-war co-operatives. Offering superbly scaled reception rooms with high ceilings, crown moldings, carved over-door lintels and classical architectural detail, this hugely desirable duplex apartment is situated on a high floor and has been meticulously and beautifully renovated throughout in traditional taste.The entrance foyer leads to an impressive central gallery with beautiful curved staircase giving the feeling of a private house. Opening from the gallery is the spacious living room with wood burning fireplace flanked by attractive bookshelves with arched detailing, and immaculately restored herringbone hardwood floors which continue throughout the reception rooms. The formal dining room, with hand painted canvassed walls, opens to the living room and the gallery creating a wonderful flow of entertaining space. The library is entered through double doors and has a powder room and fitted walk-in closet. The well equipped kitchen has a breakfast area, laundry, separate pantry and convenient access to the second floor maid's room/gym via a back staircase. The upper level offers a luxuriously oversized master bedroom with two large, fitted walk-in closets and a well appointed bathroom. The second bedroom is equally well proportioned and has two closets and an en suite bathroom. The third bedroom has well conceived cabinetry and a charming window seat. The adjacent bathroom is also accessible from the maid's room which is currently used as a gym. This room may also be accessed from the back staircase that leads down to the kitchen. The entire apartment reflects a careful respect of the inherent architecture of the building and offers absolutely move-in condition throughout with new kitchen featuring Wolf, Sub Zero and Miele appliances, new marble bathrooms with heated floors, specialized paint finishes, new wiring and air conditioning.