The Charles House at 40 East 78th St. 8G

This is a spacious sundrenched, 5 room condominium corner apartment just off Madison Avenue. It spans approximately 1635 square feet and is available the first time in 20 years. Enter the apartment into an elegant entrance gallery, leading to a gracious living room spanning 23 feet with a wall of windows facing west to Madison Avenue. Also off the gallery is the formal dining room , that can be a 3rd bedroom/den, facing west,. There is a windowed kitchen and butlers pantry. The corner master bedroom with an en-suite bath has views of Central Park. The second bedroom also has an en-suite bathroom. Additional features in the apartment are: powder room, great closets and a wash/dryer.This condominium, known as The Charles House, has a full time doorman, gym, landscaped roof deck,. on-site parking garage and a bicycle room.Ideally located, steps off Central Park, next to a multitude of cultural institutions, art galleries, restaurants and high-end boutiques.