1045 MADISON Ave 14

 

Be the first to live in this sun-flooded 3,952 SF residence situated on the 14th floor at The Benson, offering a gracious layout with 4-5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, library, living room, dining room, and eat-in-kitchen in one of the Upper East Side's most distinguished premier condominiums.

The elevator opens directly into your private foyer, where a custom-crafted metal and glass door welcomes you into the gracious gallery. The grand great room features three exposures, West, South, and North, from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Madison Avenue and a gas fireplace with a tailor-made mantelpiece. A stunning corner library or 5th bedroom opens from the living room facing west and south.

Adjacent to the great room, a well-proportioned dining area opens to the kitchen via pocket doors, infusing abundant light and space. The kitchen, meticulously designed by Christopher Peacock and Peter Pennoyer, showcases an impressive Calcutta Gold island, midnight blue hand-painted cabinetry, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a Miele 8-burner range, and a custom fluted hood, exemplifying an impeccable blend of modern living and timeless elegance.

The Primary Bedroom boasts charming bay windows and an exceptionally spacious walk-in closet. The spa-like bathroom features a luxurious soaking tub atop radiant heated stone floors, a spacious rain shower, and a custom-designed vanity. The second and third bedrooms facing east are generously sized, each with a full bathroom. The fourth bedroom, with an en suite bathroom, enjoys a separate wing accessible through the kitchen and service elevators. This area also houses a laundry room.

Throughout the apartment, you'll find high ceilings (how high), chevron oak flooring, a powder room adorned with a hand-carved Nero Marquina marble vanity, and fully customized closets in each bedroom.

Nestled in the prime center of the Upper East Side, the Benson, masterfully designed by the award-winning architect Peter Pennoyer, is a boutique residence comprising 14 units. It provides round-the-clock doorman and concierge services. Amenities encompass a private rooftop with unobstructed views of Central Park, a custom-designed cinema by Achille Salvagni, a basketball court, a state-of-the-art fitness center, steam room, sauna, playroom, library, and a pet spa. Positioned between 79th and 80th Streets on Madison Avenue, The Benson is conveniently located just one block from Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It's also in close proximity to a wide array of dining establishments, art galleries, cafes, and shopping venues.