12 West 96th St. #PHC

One of the Most Extraordinary Terraces in the City. When you first step in to this penthouse the breathtaking views explode before your eyes. The almost 2000 square feet of terrace surrounding the apartment gives you the luxury of experiencing the out of doors every day and evening. It affords you the most wonderful opportunity for entertaining and a perfect back yard for little ones. The apartment is entered from a semi-private landing into a sky lit foyer. The living room/dining room, are completely opened to the south by new glass sliding doors. There is wood burning fireplace with a beautiful Paradisio Marble surround, and an enclosed wet bar large enough to accommodate the thirstiest of guests. The east side of the living room is flanked by a den with beautiful Birds Eye Maple Built-Ins creating bookcases, storage , and double Murphy Beds The den has a full bath. Pocket doors allow the den to be closed off, creating a private guest room. The real chef’s kitchen has a windowed door to the terrace, a sink at either end of the kitchen over which there are two windows, and beautiful Birds Eye Maple Cabinetry. There is a double wall oven, a separate cook top and a pass thru which can be closed off from the dining area if desired. All appliances are top of the line. The lower level (the 16th floor) houses the four sun flooded bedrooms, two baths and a large playroom. There are floor to ceiling bookcases and cabinets for excellent storage space plus an enormous walk-in closet, and the washer and dryer. This is a home that is meant to bring many years of happiness and joy.