Listed by Lisa K. Lippman

Days on market: 874

With 50 feet of frontage along Central Park West, this eight room, 4 bedroom home perfectly marries modern conveniences with the historic charm of a late 1800's Renaissance Revival building. The living room is truly unique with a turret corner which provides the feeling of floating above Central Park West, enjoying views up the Avenue and across the tree line of The Park. The restored wainscoting, original marble fireplace mantel and 10 foot ceilings add to the charm of the entertaining space. The adjacent dining room and library create an enfilade of rooms all with tranquil Park views. The beautifully appointed open kitchen features custom white enameled cabinets, checkered marble floors and stainless steel appliances. Through the library, the one of two possible primary bedrooms has an exposed brick walls and a timelessly renovated bathroom with subway tiled walls, marble counters, a marble basket weave floor and separate tub and shower. A second possible primary bedroom, located in a separate bedroom wing has a beautifully renovated en-suite bathroom and views over 83rd Street. Two other bedrooms in bedroom wing share a renovated hall bathroom. The apartment features beautiful original details, hardwood floors throughout and central air conditioning. Built between 1888 and 1889 by Architects Thom & Wilson, 227 Central Park West is one of the oldest buildings along Central Park West, second only to The Dakota. Amenities include an elevator, fabulous resident manager, bike storage and laundry. Option to renew for one year.