Sherry Netherland at 781 Fifth Ave. MEZZANINE

Occupying a full floor at the legendary Sherry Netherland, this 9,000 square foot, 19 room “uptown loft”, designed by famed designer Mica Ertegun, is truly one of the most unique and sensational private homes in New York City. With 5 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms and an outstanding 100 feet of frontage along Fifth Avenue and 150 feet along 59th Street, the home offers a one of a kind connection between its inhabitants and the city beyond. Like a town house on one floor, and in mint condition, this apartment is flooded with natural light and can accommodate a variety of lifestyle configurations.

A private elevator landing leads into a grand and perfectly square living room with double exposures to the west and south. Mesmerizing views of Central Park, Grand Army Plaza, The Plaza Hotel and the fountains at the GM Building abound. The living room flows seamlessly into the home’s dining room and pine-paneled library, complete with wet bar and a separate cigar room. The massive kitchen boasts two floor-to-ceiling windows along 59th Street, a separate pantry and laundry room. The enormous 2,000 square foot master bedroom suite occupies the entire northwest corner of the apartment and features a decorative fireplace and dual en-suite bathrooms complete with soaking tub, separate shower stall and sauna. Dual dressing rooms and a connected windowed exercise room complete the suite.

Three bedrooms, each with en suite bathrooms, are located on the southeast side of the apartment. A lavish 58-foot long gallery hall leads to the home’s wine cellar, a fifth bedroom with en-suite bathroom, an entertainment bar, home theatre, recreational room (or bedroom) and additional storage.

Unique to this apartment is a set of stairs leading down to the hotel lobby, reserved for exclusive use by the apartment. A separate service landing is located just off the gallery hall. Central HVAC system with multiple zones.

The Sherry Netherland, built in 1927, offers residents an array of five-star services and amenities, including 24-hour doorman and concierge, elevator attendant, on-site Harry Cipriani restaurant (with in-residence dining), fitness center, in-house barbershop, and the famed Doubles social club. Twice daily housekeeping and utilities are included in the monthly rent.