Louise Phillips Forbes

Outrageous scale in this Sponsor condo deal at 498 West End Avenue. An exquisitely designed 4,120 sf, 5-BR, 5.5-BA home pristinely renovated and reimagined with designer details by CetraRuddy Architecture. Nestled in a corner unit on a high floor with north, south and west exposures and Hudson River views from multiple rooms, this home is a rare combination of prewar craft and contemporary artistry, perfect for entertaining!

With 56-feet of frontage along West End Avenue, the kitchen, lounge, and living/dining room are bathed in natural light. Custom-color solid oak, rift-and-quartered floors throughout all public spaces are a modern twist on the parqueted floors found in the grand homes of Newport, Rhode Island. The living areas are distinguished from the kitchen by custom-designed French sliding doors. The doors feature an ingeniously recessed sliding mechanism for ease of use - all framed in an artfully articulated molding.

The kitchen is a chef's dream that embodies a level of craft and workmanship that exceeds the highest standards. From the outstanding millwork in custom chocolate-stained oak with contrasting cream-colored ceruse, to a single-slab marble hearth wall that conceals the range hood, every facet of the kitchen is designed to deliver equal portions of elegance and functionality.

Every bedroom provides and en-suite experience. Every room features brand-new, energy-efficient windows and a superbly orchestrated medley of subtle colors and unexpected textures to create a serene sanctuary. The exceptionally spacious master bedroom includes a luxurious bathroom with a steam shower, soaking tub, mosaic marble floors and custom glasswork, furniture-like, shagreen textured vanities, and an eclectic mix of metals.

Living at 498 West End Avenue is a story of exceptionalism in a beautiful turn-of-the-20th-century building offering a 24-hour attended lobby, private and bike storage, a fitness room and children's playroom. From the broad leafy streets outside, to its proximity to Riverside Park and bustling Upper West Side venues, 498 West End Avenue is nestled in the heart of one of New York's most desirable neighborhoods.