301 East 81st Street, PH20

Beckford House

$16,995,000

Unveiling Beckford House Penthouse 20, a gracious full-floor duplex spanning 5,383 square-foot features five bedrooms, six-and-a-half bathroom residence, with south, east, and west exposures, a 228 square-foot private terrace off the formal dining room, and a separate library.

A private elevator landing opens to a gracious entry foyer featuring striking herringbone flooring with an adjoining gallery. This full-floor residence pre-war nature takes full-flight with a spacious custom-designed Christopher Peacock kitchen with breakfast room, Statuary marble countertop and backsplash. The richly-appointed kitchen features a sophisticated all-purpose appliance suite including individual Sub-Zero refrigerator, freezer, wine refrigerator; Wolf six-burner gas range and griddle with a fully vented hood, built-in wall oven, microwave oven; and two Miele dishwashers. A Franke sink is equipped with Dornbracht polished chrome fittings and an Insinkerator garbage disposal.

An expansive corner living and dining room showcases prime west, south, and north city views, a spectacular fireplace, meticulous detailing by Studio Sofield, gracious ceiling heights, and rift and quarter-sawn 4-inch wide white oak flooring with herringbone pattern.

The master suite features two windowed baths. The dual master bathrooms feature a custom millwork double vanity complete with a Statuary marble countertop, Kohler sink custom-mirrored Robern medicine cabinet, and polished nickel light sconces. Statuary marble walls and flooring with a Versilia accent border and Statuary marble mosaic field accompany you on radiant heated floors to a beautiful fluted glass shower with integrated towel bars. In addition, one of the baths has a Kohler soaking tub with a Statuary marble deck serves as a calming oasis and sparkling Lefroy Brooks fittings delivers an exquisite finishing touch. The master bedroom features two walk-in-closets, a third closet for ample storage space, a wet bar with refrigerator, ice maker, and a sink.

The refined secondary bathrooms feature a custom vanity with Statuarietto marble countertop, Kohler sink, Robern medicine cabinet with an integrated mirror, polished nickel light sconces, and Lefroy Brooks fittings. White glass walls and Statuarietto marble flooring directs to a Kohler soaking tub with a Statuarietto marble deck. The powder room dazzles with a custom vanity, Manhattan Dark marble countertop, resplendent White Fantasy marble surround, base and flooring, and Lefroy Brooks fittings.

Residents will also enjoy a laundry room with a side-by-side washer and dryer and a sink. The HVAC will be a four-pipe system with zoned climate control.