Rare opportunity to own an exceptional 3300 SF apartment in one of the most desirable condominiums in Manhattan : The Grand Beekman. The current owners enlisted a team of world renown architects to create this exquisite 8 room home, showcasing coffered 10’ ceilings, the finest of custom finishes and a state of the art, extremely modern, high-tech, light and sound system.
Rare opportunity to own an exceptional 3300 SF apartment in one of the most desirable condominiums in Manhattan : The Grand Beekman. The current owners enlisted a team of world renown architects to create this exquisite 8 room home, showcasing coffered 10’ ceilings, the finest of custom finishes and a state of the art, extremely modern, high-tech, light and sound system. There are fabulous river and cityscape views to be enjoyed from every window, facing North, East and West.
The apartment has two wings united by an impressive entrance parlor. The public wing includes a fabulous bay windowed living room overlooking the East River, a guest bedroom with en-suite bath, an enormous chef’s kitchen, a formal dining room, a west facing living room and paneled media room. The private wing includes an impressive library / office for two with en-suite bath, a full sized laundry room, powder room and a luxurious, reimagined master bedroom suite. All rooms showcase dramatic views of the East River and the Manhattan skyline. Surround sound music and Juliet balconies completes the timeless ambience of the entire space.
The Chef’s kitchen, designed by St. Charles of New York, includes a windowed bistro dining area with a mahogany built-in breakfront; cooking appliances by Wolf set into sleek floor to ceiling white cabinetry topped with Blue Bahia Granite and white subway tile walls, 2 dishwashers, and finally a butlers pantry area with a full sized SubZero refrigerator and freezer paneled to appear as a linen armoire. This area has mahogany and glass display pieces flanked by hidden cabinetry and both kitchen and dining room have stained glass doors.
Around the corner on the way to the East Room is a full stocked bar with 2 full sized Miele wine cellars, beer Kegerator, 2 drawer SubZero refrigerator / freezer and is surrounded by beautiful cabinetry, topped with quartzite. Adjacent, you will find an expansive East facing living room with direct views river. A private guest suite boasts beautiful custom closets and a new luxurious bath complete with exotic tile and rain shower.
In the other wing there is a mahogany library/ office with two large handcrafted work spaces designed for ease of use in today’s work at home environment. Stunning details include a coffered mahogany ceiling with a beautiful brass chandelier, custom built-ins adorned with fine Butler brass knobs which give the room a warm and cozy feeling. Tucked into this room is a full marble bath.
The primary bedroom suite is luxurious and classically beautiful with a dressing area and bay windowed separate seating area faces south and west showcasing iconic NYC views, enhanced by mirrored window frames. The entire suite has custom designed linen white wainscoting and coffered ceilings which are adorned with Waterford chandeliers. In the center of the dressing area is an oval marble topped pedestal cabin designed with additional drawers for all the smaller dressing necessities. The en-suite master bath boasts a stall shower, separate heated tub, dual sinks and a a heated floor.
Some additional features found throughout the residence are: 10’+ crown molded ceilings, ornate marble and granite window sills, elaborate wainscoting and door trim ornaments, Adams style 2 light brass sconces, herringbone wood flooring, marble and granite window sills and an abundance of custom designed closets.
The Grand Beekman is a full service luxury condominium completed in 2003 and designed by Costas Kondylis. Building amenities include: a 24 hour doorman and concierge, fitness center, playroom, resident’s lounge, garden room and an exceptional 24 hour staff to attend to your every need.