829 Park Avenue 4C/5C

The epitome of elegance and class a stunning and historic four bedroom and four-and-a-half bath residence nestled in the very heart of Manhattan s historic Gold Coast. Welcome to 829 Park Avenue, a building whose architectural features have been lauded by the prestigious American Institute of Architects in the 2010 edition of the Institute s highly-regarded book, the AIA Guide to New York City.Originally constructed between 1910 and 1912, this elegant triplex, located in one of the first of the luxurious apartment buildings to be constructed on Park Avenue, has been lovingly renovated by its owner into a spectacular custom-crafted maisonette. Its cleverly reconfigured layout lends it the feel and ambiance of a classic townhouse. Its meticulously-designed interiors seamlessly combine Old World charm with all the conveniences that modern technology has to offer. The residence s pi ce de r sistance? The coveted private elevator landings that open up on to the first and second floors of this impressive triplex and that lend a whole new meaning to the concept of door-to-door luxury and service.Grand and distinct, the residence s lush interiors feature a formal entry hallway, and a beautiful formal dining room replete with Venetian plaster walls, custom cabinetry, antique stained glass and pocket doors, and herringbone floors. A service entrance, located off the formal dining room and kitchen, facilitates the deliveries of caterers and allows for easy movement of staff. The large, state-of-the-art windowed gourmet kitchen would make any chef proud: custom-made cabinets, top-of-the-line appliances such as Miehle and Subzero, and a delicately-curved wall which lends the kitchen and the residence a distinctly unique look. An impressive and beautifully-proportioned grand living room, graced with windows on both of its sides, coffered ceilings, antique Pier glass mirrors, a wood-burning fireplace, and a powder room, round out the triplex s first floor.A graceful staircase in the gallery, fitted with custom-made rails and balustrades, leads one to the second floor. A large library, custom-crafted for the residence in North Hampshire, England, harkens back to a world of Engl