1040 Madison Ave. #5E

Rare opportunity to own this glamorous and grand apartment decorated by the legendary Bunny Williams in one of the most highly sought-after prewar cooperatives on the Upper East Side, ideally located on 79th Street between Madison and Fifth Avenue.

From the elegant private landing, one enters the impressive Gallery featuring high ceilings, beautiful moldings, and stunning quartersawn herringbone floors. One of the unique features of this special 7 into 6 room residence is that all the rooms are exterior. The enormous Living Room has a wood-burning fireplace, beautiful dentil crown molding, and herringbone floors. The oversized windows offer magnificent views of the stately turn-of-the-century mansions which line 79th Street. One can entertain in style in the stunning aubergine lacquered dining room with a wall of custom bookshelves facing Madison Avenue. The Second Bedroom has been converted into a wonderfully inviting and light-filled Library with custom bookshelves and a full windowed ensuite bathroom making it the perfect place to read, enjoy afternoon tea or an after-dinner drink or house an overnight guest.

A private hallway leads to the sun-flooded Primary Bedroom Suite which wraps the southwest corner offering lovely views, a dressing area, multiple walk-in closets, and a large ensuite windowed bathroom.

There is an enormous Eat-in Chef’s Kitchen with top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, ample storage, and counter space, and a Butler’s Pantry with a second entrance to the dining room. Off the kitchen is a Washer/Dryer, a Powder Room, a small Office, and an enormous storage closet.

Built in 1925 and designed by William Rohan, 31 East 79th Street is a highly desirable full-service white-glove pre-war cooperative on the northwest corner of 79th Street and Madison Avenue. It has just 19 apartments on its 15 floors. There is a live-in resident manager, a full-time doorman, a laundry room, and a bike room as well as private storage. Residents enjoy the highest level of privacy, security, and service. Pet friendly. Pied a terres are allowed on a case-by-case review. Up to 50% financing is permitted. 1.5% flip tax payable by the purchaser.

An exceptional home.