The Beresford at 211 Central Park West #PHE

PENTHOUSE AT THE BERESFORD
Perched above one of Central Park West’s most prestigious prewar cooperatives this exceptional 9-room penthouse home has two terraces and a total of 90 feet fronting Central Park. With 22 windows spanning three exposures, the residence offers outstanding natural light and glorious Park and open city views. A vast 26-foot gallery provides an impressive introduction to the home. The 26-foot living room has a woodburning fireplace and features floor-to-ceiling windows framing direct Park views, as well as access to a stunning 43-foot terrace. The adjacent library also faces Central Park, and has a powder room. There is an elegant 22-foot dining room, a sundrenched eat-in-kitchen with pantry and two staff rooms. A graceful windowed staircase leads to the upper level of the home. The bright and airy 19-foot master suite faces Central Park and has access to the apartment’s second terrace. There is a second Park-facing bedroom, with a full bath and ample closets. The third bedroom suite is a corner room with South and West exposures. Built in 1929 by legendary architect Emery Roth, the Beresford is distinguished by its three towers. Constructed in beige brick, the 23-story building has a three-story base and ornamentation is limestone. The details of the building display Italian Renaissance motifs and rich classical treatments with rosettes, balustrades, cherubs, escutcheons, cartouches, swan neck pediments, swags, and bucraniums. Residents enjoy the highest levels of service and privacy. There is a fully-equipped fitness center and storage is also available. Central Park is just steps away, as is the Museum of Natural History.