Rarely available, magnificent trophy duplex with spectacular East River views in one of Manhattan's legendary co-ops located on exclusive Beekman Place. This 16-room home has 7 bedrooms, 6.5 baths -- measuring just under 8000 SF. One enters the apartment through a private elevator vestibule into the 46' entry foyer grand marble gallery with arched doorways and a gracious, sweeping staircase. There is large powder room beside a private hallway leading to the study (or bedroom) with a large walk-in-closet and full bath. Radiating off the gallery is the sunny, enormous living room with centered fireplace and 36-feet of River views from three exposures through French casement windows with Juliet balconies. Off the living room is a spacious adjacent library lined with custom bookshelves and built-ins as well as an additional fireplace. On the opposite side of the entry gallery is the expansive, formal, corner dining room which is perfect for entertaining. Off the dining room is an enormous windowed eat-in kitchen flanked by a butler's pantry and breakfast room with service stairway. Kitchen features include: two double sinks, full-sized wine refrigerator, Corian island with hooded vent and double gas burners, a Sub Zero and GE refrigerator and microwave. There is copious storage and china cabinets throughout plus a convenient desk/workspace.

A gracious stairway leads up to the private quarters and the expansive corner primary bedroom suite with fireplace and panoramic river views. The oversized elegant primary bath also has a fireplace, river views, soaking tub, pedestal sink and an enormous walk-in closet. Connected to the primary bedroom is a sitting room with a window seat over the river and another generous full bath. Down the hall are 6 additional bedrooms and a laundry room with vented washer/dryer.

Central air, classic pre-war details, soaring ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, egg and dart moldings, ornate ceiling medallions and multiple walk-in closets abound throughout this superb home. An outside double maids room with connecting bath and separate storage room are included in the purchase.

One Beekman Place is a full-service pre-war co-op with a 24-hour doorman, and attended elevator built by the Rockefeller family in 1929 by architects Sloan & Robertson with Corbett Harrison & MacMurray. Exceptional building amenities include: magical riverfront gardens, Olympic sized swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, golf simulator, basketball court, in-house garage, and 2 party rooms for entertaining with a service kitchen. Pets allowed. 3% flip tax paid by purchaser. No financing permitted.