Sun-splashed and serene, this gracious prewar duplex has beautiful park views and outstanding flow for comfortable living and elegant entertaining. Wonderful architectural details, soaring ten-foot ceilings and four fireplaces provide a classic backdrop for this graceful three to four bedroom home. On the fifth floor, off a lovely entrance gallery with sweeping staircase, the impressive living room beckons with three large oversized French windows with direct views onto Central Park. Adjoining the living room is a library with handsome built-in bookcases and eastern views to the tower of the Carlyle Hotel. The spacious formal dining room with bay window leads to a butler's pantry and sunny eat-in kitchen with windows facing east and south. Upstairs, a perfectly proportioned master suite overlooks the park and towers of Central Park West and includes an en suite windowed bathroom and walk in closet. A second bedroom with fireplace and en suite bathroom faces east and enjoys plenty of morning light. A hallway leads to a third bedroom with en suite bathroom and an adjoining den. There is a double staff room/fourth bedroom and bathroom which offers access to the back staircase and kitchen below. 953 Fifth is a distinguished white-glove cooperative located in the historic East 70's. Pets are welcome.