555 Park Avenue 1E, New York, NY 10021

A magnificent Park Avenue duplex is decorated like a gracious Venetian palace. Beautifully finished in high European style this grand apartment is perfect for elegant entertaining. Parquet de Versailles floors are laid throughout and two original First Empire fireplaces were imported from France. Three spacious reception rooms flow into 60 feet of continuous space, separated by columns. The drawing room has high coffered ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace. Then comes the "Versailles" room, with beveled mirrored walls, and lastly a formal dining room with heavy silk draperies. A discreet serving kitchen allows the staff to "disappear" between courses. For the master of the house a spacious oak-paneled study with French doors overlooks the patio garden. Three bedrooms are on the same floor in a private wing. The large master bedroom has walk-in closets and his and hers marble baths. On the lower floor is a spacious chef's kitchen and media room, plus a generous staff suite and separate entrance. Central air and a sound system complete this special home.