This exciting, unusual triplex apartment is modeled on a private residence in London. It is refined, reserved and designed for sophisticated, aesthetic, and successful, 21st-century owners. The apartment is located in a fine, prewar Fifth Avenue building in the mid-70's.Entering this apartment is an exhilarating experience. The lower level has a gallery with a floating staircase, in the style of Delano and Aldrich. The gallery leads to a formal, book-lined dining room that can seat 14 people; a large, lacquered family room/eat-in kitchen; and a stainless steel scullery that contains 2 sinks, 2 dishwashers, and storage for dishes and silver. This floor also has a powder room.On the second level, the gallery leads to a formal living room with a fireplace and hand-stenciled Florentine wall covering. The lacquered library/media room is large and comfortable. It is ideal for curling up to read a book or to watch TV or a movie, enhanced by a surround-sound audio system. There are also a bar, a laundry room, and a powder room on this level.