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The Beresford

The Beresford
Classic Home With Eight Rooms On The Park

There are beautiful direct views of Central Park from three major rooms of this grand classic home in the legendary Beresford. The semi-private landing leads to an impressive entry gallery to the right of which is an elegantly proportioned 30’x18’ living room with a wood burning fireplace, magnificent light and lush Central Park views. There is an expansive formal dining room off the gallery providing for elegant entertaining. A separate wing overlooking the park features a 24’x14’ master bedroom with oversized walk-in closets. The ensuite bathroom with separate tub and shower also has a window on the park. There are two other large bedrooms. One faces the park and could also be configured as a library/den. The comfortable kitchen has a breakfast area and a 20’ butler’s pantry with laundry and wine refrigerator. The corner staff room with its ensuite full bathroom can serve as a cozy guestroom. High ceilings(10 feet), original architectural details, herringbone wood floors, huge closets, thru-wall air conditioning and ducts for central air enhance this great home.

The Beresford was completed in 1929 by the renowned architect Emery Roth. It is his premier building on Central Park West with two main facades-Central Park to the east and Theodore Roosevelt Park (The American Museum of Natural History) to the south. It is the only apartment building on Central Park West with park on two sides. The Beresford features full time doormen, elevator operators, hall men, a state-of-the-art fitness club, storage bins and laundry. Its location at Central Park West and 81st Street is convenient to the best that New York City has to offer including The Museum of Natural History and The Rose Planetarium both at its corner. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is just across Central Park. Public transportation is outside the door including both the subway and buses. Lincoln Center, theater, restaurants and shopping are just moments away.

The Beresford has been home to distinguished residents including Margaret Mead, Beverly Sills, Isaac Stern, Tony Randall, Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, David and Helen Gurley Brown.