340 East 72nd St 11/12S

PRICED TO SELL! Pristine 11-room prewar duplex offering 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, double living room, formal dining room, library with wet bar, and staff room. Enter this well-appointed 4,260 SF duplex through the gracious entry foyer leading to a dramatic, wood-paneled, 36-foot long living room drenched in southern light through floor-to-ceiling windows and an original wood-burning fireplace. The entire apartment was meticulously renovated in 2007 with all modern conveniences, while maintaining the integrity of the original prewar details; the living rooms wood paneling was hand-restored and the details of the original fireplace preserved. High beamed ceilings, moldings and Oak floors throughout. The beautiful stairway leads to the grand formal dining room with bright open, south-facing floor-to-ceiling windows and wood-burning fireplace. The sprawling windowed eat-in kitchen, features Calcutta Gold Marble countertops and backsplashes and fully equipped with 48 SubZero refrigerator, 2 Bosch dishwashers, 36 Viking stove and hood, microwave/convection oven, custom cabinetry throughout, and all stainless steel WaterWorks fixtures. The eat-in area features a built-in banquette seating 8. The adjoining south-facing famil y room offers endless possibilities, features a full windowed bathroom and utility closet with a washer & dryer. Additional double-storage included. 340 E 72 is a full-service building with a beautifully landscaped courtyard garden and is pet-friendly. Apartment Features: East exposure, North exposure, South exposure, West exposure, Wood-burning fireplace, Full city view, Prewar detail, Beamed ceiling, Floors - hardwood, Light - excellent, Windows - oversized, Storage space, Washer/dryer Building Features: Courtyard, Private storage, Central laundry room