32 E 64th St # 8W

The Verona was built in 1908 in neo classical style by William E. Mowbray, who modelled the design on the Strozzi Palace in Florence. Its very name provides a clue to its architectural heritage and it offers an impressive mix of turn of turn of the century European craftsmanship and understated New York glamour. Former residents include Slim Keith, one of Truman Capote's Swans, singer, actress, and arts advocate Kitty Carlisle Hart, and celebrated broadcaster Mike Wallace. There is an elegance to the building and the grand scale of the apartments rarely seen in later buildings. The marble lobby is significant in having a spectacular curved double staircase with wrought iron balustrades whilst historic hand operated elevators for both the east and west side apartments create a visual impact for owners and guests alike, further enhanced by arrival on the 8th floor where an unusually large, private reception foyer presents itself. Opening from the foyer is an even larger gallery, anchoring the south, west and north areas of the apartment. The impressive 17' x 37' double living room, includes the former music room which, along with the formal dining room, creates an elegant enfilade for gracious entertaining with nine oversized windows. A library is also directly accessed from the gallery and a powder room is discretely positioned in the adjacent hallway.11' Ceilings throughout the apartment along with five wood burning fireplaces, further enhance the impressive proportions, light and sheer volume of the rooms. Also accessed from the gallery is a vast eat-in kitchen with breakfast room and well-designed laundry area. large east and south-facing windows flood light into this area and there is direct access to a staff room with full bathroom. The south wing of the apartment comprises a wide bedroom hallway which creates a perfect picture gallery and leads to the comfortably spacious south-west corner master suite with separate dressing room, large windowed bathroom, and a plethora of fitted closets. An adjacent second bedroom with bathroom could easily function as a private study or sitting room, creating a private suite of over 1, 200 square feet. The northeast wing of the apartment offers three huge bedrooms and three unusually large bathrooms, one of which is currently used as a convenient additional kitchen. This offering presents a rare opportunity to acquire an unusually large yet intimate home, replete with original architectural details. Its appealing layout has been thoughtfully designed for comfortable living and gracious entertaining, enhanced by modern conveniences such as central air conditioning. The building has a gym which has been fitted with new equipment for use by tenant shareholders. Please note, in the event the buyer does not need or want the additional two bedrooms shown on the floor plan in the north-east location on the floor plan, the apartment can be sold without them.