Captivated by cinematic wide open city views and bathed in natural light all day, this immaculate high floor pre-war home combines timeless pre-war detail and elegance with an effortlessly comfortable and stylish renovation for today. With every inch thoughtfully designed- you'll know you're in a special home the moment you walk through the door. The entry foyer leads you to an expansive and perfectly proportioned open kitchen, living and dining space. The windowed kitchen combines custom white lacquered solid wood cabinetry and thick honed Carrara marble surfaces,Viking Stove and Liebherr fridge and a vented full size washer/dryer. A spacious dining area will allow you to entertain in style as will the vast living room that easily accommodates multiple seating areas as well as a grand piano. Floor to ceiling pocket doors slide open to reveal a seductive media room/guest room/library- when open- create a dramatic double wide space for gracious living- and when closed- offer the privacy of a large private bedroom accessed off the bedroom hall. The corner master bedroom has been outfitted with a walk in double closet for impressive storage and enjoys the same sparkling city views as the public rooms. The master and guest baths were designed with luxury in mind and feature exquisite surfaces rarely seen in home design. Classic Pre-war elements remain such as high beamed ceilings and impeccably restored original inlaid basket weave floors. The home is wired for Sonos and features through wall air conditioning. This is indeed a home to love. 171 West 79th Street is situated on one of the most beloved blocks on the West Side. Positioned between Central Park, the Museum of Natural History, Broadway and the Hudson River- you will enjoy every aspect and convenience of this ideal location. Built in 1924, 171 offers the convenience of a residential building manager, bike storage, and a doorman on site from 8am to midnight.