1148 Fifth Avenue   Unit 1A

CENTRAL PARK AT YOUR DOORSTEP/ LIKE LIVING IN THE SUBURBS WITH TREE VIEWS/MUST BE SEEN/ NO EXPENSE SPAREDThis luxurious 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom residence is located in a prestigious J.E.R. Carpenter-designed prewar co-op on Fifth Avenue in Carnegie Hill, offering direct views of Central Park. Spanning 2,700 +/- square feet, the home is situated on the elevated first floor equivalent to the parlor floor of a brownstone, providing privacy, tranquility and lush greenery. The residence has been meticulously redesigned by an award-winning architect, blending classic pre-war charm with contemporary sophistication. It features a windowed home office, a library/media area with custom bookshelves, central air-conditioning, a vented washer/dryer and offers a live/work option if medical/therapist.The home's elegant interiors have plenty of natural light, with many rooms offering stunning Central Park views. The living room, three bedrooms (one of these bedrooms is now a den but can serve as the primary bedroom as well), and two of the bathrooms have insulated glass windows with dual-density soundproofing ensuring a serene and pin-drop quiet environment. Modern touches, such as updated wiring, built-in speakers, and six-zone central air conditioning and heating, enhance the grand living areas including a dining room with a built-in bar, and a living room highlighted by a marble wood-burning fireplace and 10-foot ceilings.The kitchen with a huge island is a chef's dream, equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, including two side-by-side integrated Subzero refrigerators, a Wolf Dual fuel range, a Marvel wine refrigerator and a Miele dishwasher. The spacious bedrooms feature custom closets with door activated lights and renovated bathrooms with high-end finishes, including rain showers and stones floors. The current primary suite offers maximum privacy with a spa-like ensuite bathroom with a linen closet and a windowed home officeBuilding amenities include full-time door staff, a resident manager and porter, a fitness center, and bike room, making this home a perfect blend of classic elegance and modern luxury in a prime Fifth Avenue location. A private storage unit transfers with the apartment. Pets are allowed. There is a 2 percent flip tax payable by the buyer and 50 percent financing is allowed. Easy access to Museum Mile. many public and private schools and world class shopping and dining.Weekend showings are not permitted.