$4,450,000

Wake up to Central Park at your doorstep in this stunning, three-bedroom plus den, two-bathroom condominium featuring an exceptional layout, south-facing park outlooks and a coveted location in one of only a handful of condominium residences on Central Park West. Inside this nearly 2,000-square-foot residence, tall ceilings with recessed lighting rise above gleaming Brazilian ipe hardwood floors, oversized windows and wide art walls. A gracious foyer flanked by a coat closet and floor-to-ceiling bookcase ushers you into the sun-splashed south-facing great room, where beautiful bay windows frame oblique views of Central Park. Enjoy a generous footprint for relaxing and entertaining in this nearly 24-foot-by-17-foot space featuring gleaming hardwood floors and wide art walls. The open gourmet kitchen awaits your next culinary endeavor with rows of sleek wood and glass cabinetry, stone countertops and upscale stainless steel appliances, including a Gaggenau five burner cooktop, convection and steam wall ovens, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a Viking microwave, and a Miele dishwasher. The wide breakfast bar is perfect for casual meals and conversation, while the adjacent bar and wine refrigerator make hosting effortless. Off the entry, frosted glass doors reveal a spacious library/den, an ideal destination for a home office, playroom, media lounge or guest area. Ahead, private quarters are tucked in a separate wing for optimal peace and privacy. The expansive primary suite boasts more southern park vistas, king-size proportions, and generous closet space, including a large walk-in with a slide-out shoe rack and an entire wall of new custom closets. The en suite spa bathroom impresses with a jetted soaking tub, a frameless glass shower, a double vanity, a wide medicine cabinet and radiant heat floors wrapped in floor-to-ceiling travertine. A large frosted glass wall fills the space with wonderful natural light. Two secondary bedrooms share a full guest bathroom, while additional hall closets and a vented washer-dryer add exceptional convenience to this spectacular Central Park West sanctuary. Designed in 1987 by architect Constantine Kondylis, 279 Central Park West is a contemporary limestone and brick condominium, where residents enjoy attentive white-glove service, including 24-hour doorman/concierge, live-in superintendent, and maintenance staff. The well-maintained, pet-friendly building also offers updated hallways, a new state-of-the-art fitness center, a children’s playroom with an outdoor playground, a package room, a bike room and resident storage. A 2.5% capital contribution payable by the purchaser. Located within the Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, this fine home places Central Parks best attractions right outside your door, including the stunning Jackie Onassis Reservoir, the Tennis Center, The Great Lawn and The Met. Three blocks away, you’ll find the West Side Community Garden — one of the Upper West Side's best hidden gems. Abundant dining, nightlife and entertainment venues line the local streets, while Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Target, and HomeGoods are all within easy reach. Transportation is effortless with B, C and 1/2/3 trains, excellent bus service and CitiBikes nearby.