This is a unique penthouse home on a quiet and beautiful tree-lined park block, and capped by a magnificent sun-flooded, lushly planted and furnished terrace. It offers the ultimate combination of features and amenities - space (9 rooms, 5 bedrooms plus an office), light/views (sun flooded open east, south and west exposures), location (just steps to Central Park) and a fabulous terrace (large, landscaped and with an auto irrigation system). Every single one of its nine rooms are filled with sun. Principle entry is through the top floor of the duplex, where you are embraced by a wall of tall glass stretching from the open eat-in kitchen, through the living room and ending with the corner dining room, and which opens up to the south facing wrap terrace. A full guest bathroom is on this floor, as well as the washer/dryer. The lower level houses the 5 bedrooms plus a spacious study and 3 full bathrooms, including two spa like units.Central air and thru wall a/c units service the entire apartment.The building also includes additional storage and a bicycle room located in the basement. Pets are welcome. This penthouse home is just steps from Central Park (and its tennis center), surrounded by terrific schools (including Columbia Grammar, Trinity, and Dwight), dining and shopping (Whole Foods and Trader Joe's), and all major transportation.