When you think of living in Manhattan, the hustle and bustle of the big city probably immediately springs to mind. Away from the hustle and bustle of Midtown, however, lies a tranquil penthouse apartment at 96+ Broadway on the Upper West Side—and it’s for sale for $9.5 million.

The four-bedroom, four-bathroom apartment spans 284 square meters and features a neutral design that gives the space a touch of understated luxury.

“96+Broadway is a building designed with deep appreciation and respect for the surrounding community, as functionality was at the forefront of its conception. The Upper West Side is a neighborhood where young families settle and long-established New Yorkers reside, so we wanted 96+Broadway to fit right in and convey that familiar sense of home and practicality in every aspect of its design,” Thomas Juul-Hansen, interior designer and architect of 96+Broadway, told Forbes.

A bright and airy entry leads to the elegant dining/living room with a marble-clad glass fireplace and north-facing floor-to-ceiling casement windows with partial views of the Hudson River.

The eat-in kitchen features custom solid white Italian oak cabinetry with exposed dovetail joints and Brazilian desert quartzite countertops with a rich marble backsplash. Under-cabinet lighting sets the mood for dinner parties and entertaining.

With its floor-to-ceiling windows, the master suite is an oasis of brightness and tranquility, with plenty of natural light enhancing the natural colors seen throughout the space. The suite includes a spacious bathroom with heated herringbone floors, a soaking tub, and a glass-enclosed shower. The second and third bedrooms also offer unparalleled city views, while the fourth is located on the opposite side of the apartment and is ideal as a home office or study.

The entire apartment has high ceilings of 3.35m high, giving the apartment an open, airy feel. Combined with the floor to ceiling windows, natural light floods in, giving the property additional vibrancy.

Juul-Hansen says the project’s developers are committed on the use of natural materials of the highest quality – what he likes most about this project.

“Everything was selected and built to last at 96+Broadway. We cut no corners on this project. All of the kitchen cabinets are solid oak, the bathrooms are clad in solid marble tiles from floor to ceiling, the pool has travertine surfaces as well as custom hemlock wood paneling. Even the lobby reception is carved from a solid block of travertine,” he explained. “This project has so many incredible standout features that were created with a lot of thought and consideration for the people who will inhabit this space, which certainly appeals to me as a designer.”

96+ Broadway’s outstanding amenities include a 75-foot saltwater lap pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center with Pilates and yoga, a squash court, and a stunning rooftop deck with views of Central Park and beyond.

250 West 96th Street #PHA is listed by Pamela D’Arc at Compass.