Rare Opportunity - This beautiful and pristine 3 bedroom corner apartment offers sunny, open city views from north and south exposures with expansive picture double-pane windows that fill every room with abundant natural light. All three bedrooms are large and bright, making the home feel open and welcoming. Enter through a welcoming entry foyer, where a guest powder room is conveniently located before you reach the dramatic 19 foot gallery. The gallery leads to a spacious corner living room, separate dining area, and adjacent den or play space - a layout ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The eat-in kitchen is well appointed with top of the line appliances, including SubZero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, Thermador oven, Miele cooktop, SubZero wine fridge, stone counters and backsplashes, and a separate windowed breakfast area. The very large, light filled primary suite includes a dressing room and en-suite marble bath. Two additional oversized bedrooms each have their own baths and excellent closet space. A Bosch washer / dryer is conveniently located in the apt. The Townsend House, at 176 East 71st Street, is a full service cooperative on one of the most picturesque treelined blocks of the Upper East Side, surrounded by the Upper East Side Historic District and close to museums, restaurants, boutiques, coffee shops, grocery stores, and transportation - with Central Park just 4 blocks away. Residents enjoy 24 hour doorman and concierge service, a live-in superintendent, gym, lobby level laundry, outdoor play area, bike room, individual storage, and a garage. Your fabulous new home is waiting for you!