THE DAKODA

MINT 9-ROOM DAKOTA RESIDENCE
This pristine apartment in the legendary Dakota offers grand-scale rooms in a graceful layout. The residence is in perfect move-in condition and the original 19th century architectural details have been carefully preserved. The 9-room home features 5 woodburning fireplaces, exquisite Mahogany woodworking, 12-foot ceilings, 10-foot doorways, original plaster moldings, and original Ash and Mahogany doors, baseboards and floors. One enters the apartment through a private vestibule which leads to a gallery, opening onto the public rooms of the home. The grand living room has American Cherry Wood paneling, a fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows with a Juliet balcony. A corridor and a set of pocket doors separates the living room from the adjacent library, which also has a fireplace. A 23-foot formal dining room with a fireplace may be found along the Eastern wing of the home and features an exquisite coffered ceiling and tall pocket doors. The vast eat-in-kitchen is accessed through a leaded glass paneled door and has granite countertops, Christianson custom cabinetry and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances from Sub-Zero, Thermador, and Miele. This state-of-the-art chef's kitchen includes 3 ovens, a 6-burner stove, 2 refrigerators, 2 microwaves, 2 temperature-controlled wine storage units, 3 sinks, a filtration water system, 2 dishwashers, a trash compactor and a separate laundry room. Beyond the kitchen, there is a bright family room overlooking the enchanting Dakota courtyard and water fountains. A peaceful oasis, the master suite features a woodburning fireplace and a 20-foot walk-in closet. The sumptuous master bath of pale green onyx has a separate shower, soaking sub, and a leaded glass window. There are two additional bedrooms located off a private corridor along the Western wing of the home, each with a full bath with Waterworks and Kohler fixtures. The residence has a 4-zone central air-conditioning system as well as an audio system throughout. The apartment has ample closets; all of which are cedar-lined.