262 Central Park West   Unit PHS

Perched high above Central Park, this award-winning penthouse boasts one of the most spectacularly landscaped, wrap-around private terraces in Manhattan. Offering approximately 3,400 square feet of interior space and 2,500 square feet of finished exterior space, this majestic home in the sky features large-scale rooms, massive picture windows, and stunning unobstructed views of Central Park, the Manhattan skyline, and beyond from virtually every room.

A private elevator landing ushers you into an elegant entry gallery, leading to the apartment's great room, corner exposure library/media room (or fourth bedroom), and formal dining room. All of these rooms graciously open onto the apartment's private terrace. Complete with gas outdoor grill, custom lighting, automatic irrigation, as well as a magnificent water feature, this exquisite terrace serves as a divine extension of the interior entertaining spaces and master suite.

Facing both east and west, the windowed, eat-in, chef's kitchen offers magnificent views of the sunrise and sunset, and features top of the line appliances, including a commercial-grade Traulsen refrigerator and Viking gas range, as well as a center island and custom terrazzo flooring. An additional staff room, or fifth bedroom, full bath, laundry room and service entrance complete the public wing of the apartment.

The master suite and two additional bedrooms occupy the separate and private bedroom wing with sky-lit, central foyer. The luxurious master bedroom, opening onto the terrace and also enjoying unparalleled views of Central Park and downtown, boasts a gas fireplace, his and hers walk-in closets, a make-up area and recessed office space. The en-suite master bathroom is bathed in natural light and includes a stainless steel soaking tub and oversized, windowed shower. Both guest bedrooms feature large picture windows and en-suite baths.

Additional features include central air conditioning and heating, Crestron home automation system, Lutron lighting system, central vacuum system, custom cove and accent lighting throughout, and an abundance of walls for displaying art. Note the exceptionally low maintenance for an apartment of this scale.

262 Central Park West, known as The White House, is a white-glove cooperative building featuring 24-hour doormen, resident manager, brand new gym, playroom, half basketball court, bike room and private storage. 2% flip tax paid by the buyer.