Who said having your head in the clouds was a bad thing? When it comes to a house with a view, it doesn't get much better than a plush 96th-floor penthouse overlooking New York City's picturesque Central Park. After hitting the real estate market this year for a staggering $169 million (£123m), it's become the most expensive property listing in all of Manhattan – and we can certainly see why. Click or scroll on to take a tour of this magnificent high-rise mansion in the sky...

Listed in July with Bohemia Realty Group, it's no surprise that the incredible penthouse at 432 Park Avenue in Manhattan's Midtown Central has been making waves in the world of real estate – the only thing more astounding than its hefty price tag is its breathtaking 360-degree outlook. A private elevator leads out into this plush living room, where residents are greeted by the dazzling skyline of the Big Apple.

Encompassing 8,255 square feet – a significant floor plan given the scarcity of space in New York City – the property features six bedrooms and seven full bathrooms, and no expense has been spared on the finishes. From the marble floors and countertops to the Miele appliances, preparation island and butler's pantry, the state-of-the-art kitchen is a design triumph.

Tucked away at the end of the open-plan kitchen is the minimalist dining area, which lets the home's unique location take centre stage. A vast window frames a priceless picture-postcard view of Central Park; a spectacular backdrop for a dinner party. Ideal for hosting guests in style, two powder rooms flank the main living and dining room, offering the perfect setup for entertaining.

Featuring a sitting area and dual walk-in dressing rooms, the opulent master suite occupies an enviable corner of the penthouse. The primary bedroom is framed by large picture windows that capture cotton clouds hanging above the metropolis – in fact, the entire penthouse has an enormous 240 linear feet of glass.

Leading off from the dressing rooms in the master suite, two decadent bathrooms provide the perfect places to relax and unwind. Clad in marble and featuring underfloor heating, carved oval sinks, floor-to-ceiling windows and freestanding bathtubs, we can't imagine a more incredible spot to soak up the skyline from.

The residence's further five bedrooms don't scrimp on luxury touches either, with each space served by a large closet and a plush ensuite bathroom. Decked out in designer furnishings, the home's interior has been adorned with furniture from the likes of Fendi, Bentley and Hermes, all of which is included in the sale price, along with the artwork on display.

As well as its own library, complete with a roaring fire, the penthouse benefits from the building's multitude of amenities. Strictly for residents, the tower has a private restaurant, a 75-foot indoor swimming pool, an exclusive fitness centre with a yoga studio, sauna, steam rooms and a massage treatment room, plus an outdoor terrace, movie theatre, billiard room and even a playroom for the building's youngsters. Talk about living the high life!

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