The Wexford at 400 West End Ave. #8E

Conveniently located at the corner of West End Avenue and 79th Street, Apt 8E is an expansive, light-filled classic five that combines the best of pre-war details with modern living. Enter through a formal entrance gallery with limestone tile that has room for furniture and art. The entrance gallery flows into a symmetrical living room that has a large open eastern exposure overlooking an ornate church roof, which is included in the Riverside-West End Historic District. Built in bookshelves, drawers and a desk complete the space.

The windowed kitchen is open to the dining room, which can seat eight for dinner. With board permission, the kitchen wall could be opened further to create an open concept space. The kitchen is outfitted with high end appliances, including a convection oven and a full size washer dryer.

Two expansive bedrooms are off a separate bedroom hallway. The east-facing master bedroom can accommodate a king size bed, dresser and seating. The en-suite bathroom is in pristine original condition, with a large cast iron tub as well as a shower. The second bedroom faces west and has a bathroom across the hall which doubles as a powder room. Custom California Closets throughout the apartment maximize storage space.

The Wexford, is one of the upper west side’s most desirable pre-war co-operative white glove buildings. It is full-service with 24-hour doorman and live-in resident manager. Amenities include central laundry, children’s playroom and bicycle storage. It is located just one block from Riverside Park, the wonderful boat basin and Hudson River pathway. Zabar’s, Fairway, Citarella and many other fine restaurants and cultural institutions are in the neighborhood. The #1 subway is one block away and the building is pet friendly.