258 Riverside Drive   Unit 1A

With only two apartments per floor, the semi-private landing, leads to a grand foyer and establishes a gracious introduction to a very special residence. This second floor, mint condition Classic Seven home features three bedrooms plus a maid's room that can easily be a fourth bedroom. The formal dining room has the original wood-beamed ceilings and oak paneling. It is presently used as a den/media room. The gourmet chef's kitchen features a Viking stove with grill, a Liebherr refrigerator, a Fisher and Paykel dishwasher, and wine storage. Other luxurious touches include granite countertops and a gray marble backsplash with copper inserts. There are two luxuriously appointed baths by Graydon Design. This one-of-a-kind residence features many superb turn-of-the-century details including soaring 10' ceilings, inlaid herringbone floors, mahogany French doors, dentil moldings, and wainscoting. This home presents a perfect picture of old-world elegance and modern living, designed for gracious living and entertaining.

The Building

This well-located and attractive Riverside Drive cooperative apartment building was built in 1909 by famed architect, William Rouse, the designer of many of the homes found on Riverside Drive as well as Fifth and Park Avenues. Its fa ade has a distinctive slight curve with arched windows on the top floor, outlined in blue glazed terracotta. It is situated in one of the most architecturally interesting areas of the Upper Westside among landmark limestone mansions and established pre-war cooperatives. This full-service building enjoys proximity to many of the city's premier private schools and renowned institutions including the Museum of Natural History, and Columbia University.