40 East 66th St. #11A

Modern luxury meets historic prewar elegance in this high floor, high ceiling, three bedroom, two and a half bath home located at the corner of Madison Avenue and East 66th street. The minute you enter the sophisticated marble lobby you feel the beauty of Rosario Candela’s architecture. With only 3 apartments per floor and separate elevators for each, your privacy is secured. The elevator opens to your private landing and windowed entry gallery. The gallery leads to the expansive great room with four large windows facing north over 66th Street and views of the storied Fred Leighton building and the Upper East Side. This light and bright room with working limestone fireplace is the perfect space for entertaining or just spreading out as a family. Behind the great room is the chef’s kitchen complete with Viking Stove, Subzero refrigerator and wine cooler, Miele dishwasher, and Sharp microwave drawer. Enjoy the timeless finishes of white marble and lacquered shaker cabinets in this classic windowed kitchen. Completing the public space of this home is the most beautiful power room. Separating the bedrooms from the entertaining space is part of the Candela design aesthetic and 11A offers this privacy. Down a long hall are three generous bedrooms, each with lots of windows and ample closets. The master has three windows and two exposures with open views and tons of light. The windowed master bath offers the owner a double vanity and the luxury of both a shower and tub. In addition, there is a washer/dryer and marble bath in the bedroom hallway. 40 East 66th Street is a full-service, white glove, prewar condominium designed by Rosario Candela in 1929 and converted to condos in 2009. Residents of the building enjoy full-time doorman and concierge service, gym, playroom, and bike storage. This luxury home is surrounded by one of the best neighborhoods in the world boasting renowned shopping, five star restaurants, art galleries and Central Park. Please inquire for your private showing.