Grand and Elegant 8.5 room maisonette in one of the prettiest coops in Manhattan. Located on West 77th Street between Central Park West and Columbus, across the street from the Museum of Natural History, this wonderful four bedroom home is resplendent with detail and fabulously chic. Enter off the dramatic gothic lobby into this home's square gallery adorned with intricate details and wrought iron, unique to the building. The oversized living room faces tree lined West 77th Street from 4 large charming arched windows. There is a beautiful decorative fireplace and original details including moldings and rich hard wood floors. The formal dining room has original paneling, also unique to the building, leaded windows and an oversized stone decorative fireplace.Off the dining room is the eat in windowed kitchen with chef's appliances, abundant counter and cabinet space and a washer/ dryer. The bedroom wing is on the South side of the apartment. All four bedrooms face South towards the back of the landmarked brownstones of West 76th street and enjoy sunlight and utter quiet. There is also a small fifth bedroom or staff room/bathroom which faces the courtyard. Each bedroom is well proportioned and there are 3 full bathrooms. Various alterations of this layout have been done on other floors, such as creating a larger master out of 2 bedrooms and enlarging the master bath by incorporating the staff bathroom. Central air may be installed with board approval and pets are allowed. 44 West 77th Street is one of the most architecturally interesting and beautiful buildings in Manhattan. Built in 1907 and a cooperative since 1965, there is a full time doorman, resident manager, playroom and private storage.