The Benson, 1045 Madison Avenue, 14th Floor
Sophisticated Living on Madison Avenue
5 Bedrooms 4.5 Bathrooms 3,952 Sq Ft

Perfectly situated in the heart of the Upper East Side, be the first to live in this elegant five bedroom, four and a half bath, full-floor residence at The Benson. Upon entering the fourteenth floor foyer, you are greeted by a custom metalwork and glass door which leads you from the gallery into a gracious great room with custom designed mantelpiece framing the gas fireplace. Overlooking Madison Avenue through western facing oversized windows, you are captured by city and park views.

Adjacent to the great room, the well-proportioned corner dining area is open and bright and separates the kitchen through pocket doors. As you enter into the custom designed kitchen by Christopher Peacock and Peter Pennoyer, the impressive Calacatta Gold island, midnight blue hand-painted millwork, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Miele 8 burner range, and custom fluted hood showcase the finest attention to detail and combine contemporary living with traditional feeling.

The Primary Bedroom features charming bay windows and an extra-large walk-in closet. The primary bath boasts a soaking tub over radiant heated stone floors, a large rain shower, and custom vanity. The second and third eastern facing bedrooms have ample space and feature en suite bathrooms. The fourth bedroom with en suite bath is conveniently located in its own wing which is accessible through the kitchen and service elevators and the area also contains a laundry room. The library/den overlooks Madison Avenue and can easily double as an additional bedroom.

The apartment is fully encompassed by chevron oak floors, high ceilings, and also features a powder room with a hand-carved Nero Marquina marble vanity.

The Benson, designed by award-winning architect, Peter Pennoyer is a 14-unit boutique residence which features a 24-hour doorman and full-time concierge. Amenities include a private rooftop with direct central park views, a custom designed cinema by Achille Salvagni, basketball court, state-of-the-art fitness center, steam room and sauna, kid's playroom, library, and pet spa. Located between 79th and 80th Street on Madison Avenue, The Benson is only one block from Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and is conveniently located by restaurants, galleries, cafes, and shopping.