Stay above the rat race in this little slice of country in the heart of New York City.
Indeed, a Wes Anderson-worthy residence at the top of a luxury Manhattan building has hit the market for $2.5 million.
From the outside, Madison Park resembles a stock image of a large pre-war Manhattan apartment building, with an awning and a brick facade in front of its entrance. Less stock image is this unit, which is more of an independent residence that sits on the roof of a 13-story, 134-unit structure.
“The Penthouse at 66 Madison presents a rare opportunity to own a secluded, top floor, ‘free standing’ home with unparalleled outdoor space in one of Manhattan’s most prestigious neighborhoods,” reads unit listingWhich is held by Compass Agent Henry Hershkowitz.
The one-bedroom, two-bathroom property — which the listing notes is “more like a house on top of a building” than an apartment — measures approximately 1,100 square feet inside, not including an additional 700 square feet of additional private outdoor space. Its huge terrace.
The unit was built out of a Beaux Arts building’s original rooftop machine room, and the ceilings throughout the house are vaulted—giving the space a farmhouse-in-the-big-city energy. (The building was originally built in 1918 as a hotel.)
In addition to its unique location, the comfortable residence features 12-foot cathedral ceilings, natural oak floors in the great rooms and bedrooms, direct access from the closed elevator to the unit’s windowed landing, and a wood fireplace. The kitchen is decked out with Calacatta quartz counters and a ceramic tile backsplash, as well as a farm sink and custom cabinetry.
The single bedroom has two closets and an en suite bath with Toto commode and black and white tile. According to the listing, there are six skylights—two in the bedrooms and four in the main room—with original ornamental cast iron grate coverings.