325 West 45 Street   Unit 505

This expansive and extraordinary two-bedroom comes to market for the first time in 50 years in glorious new form! This is a very rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind sanctuary located in the historic and mystique-infused Whitby where such notable 20th Century icons as Doris Day, George Burns and Al Capone spent their days and nights. The quiet, Southern-exposed, 5th floor home, part of the largest two-bedroom line in the building, has undergone a complete high-end and contemporary gut renovation but retains classic, 1920's detail, including thick beamed ceilings, crown moldings and original oak floors lovingly refinished to a dark and elegant sheen.

A long, dramatic entry hallway with a huge walk-in closet unexpectedly leads to a wide foyer, perfect for an efficient home office or library. This opens into the endless, 20' wide living room with high beamed ceilings enhanced by oversized windows with Eastern exposures and another enormous walk-in closet that can easily be opened up to create even more space for a variety of uses.

The windowed kitchen has been re-imagined as a chef's delight and graciously looks out on the living room for myriad entertaining options. No expense was spared in its renovation which features top-of-the-line appliances, including a Bertazzoni stove, Haier refrigerator and Bosch microwave. A large, granite-topped island with brushed nickel pendant lighting, porcelain tile floor, wood cabinetry and a glass tile back-splash complete the transformation. The ample bathroom is also windowed and features a marble pedestal sink, porcelain wall and floor subway tile and a re-glazed vintage bathtub has been outfitted with a pampering rain-forest shower-head.

The sprawling unit's floor plan also reveals a hallway leading away from the living space and toward two large, split bedrooms. One has dual Southern and Eastern exposures and an immense walk-in closet, while the other is Southern exposed and bathed in light offering