280 West 25th Street, THOUSE

AVAILABLE TO RENT FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED. Combining the classic elements of New York City charm with all the comforts of modern utility, this spectacular five-story townhouse in the heart of Chelsea is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for those looking to experience the city in the lap of luxury. Behind an unassuming redbrick facade sits 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a wealth of indoor and outdoor space perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying peaceful nights at home.

Occupying the 1st and 2nd floors, the main living spaces--which include an entertainment room, a dining room, and an open kitchen--are flooded with rays of natural light that fall gracefully upon beautiful mahogany floors and stairs. On the 1st floor, the entertainment room is has been outfitted with a working gas fireplace, a wet bar, a 60-inch TV, and a built-in Bose sound system. It also leads out into a private patio with hardwood benches and ivy-covered walls. Up one level is a large, 12-person dining room and a gourmet open kitchen. The dream of any chef, the kitchen is equipped with concrete countertops, bamboo cabinetry, a large pantry, an oversized Subzero fridge, a Wolf dual oven, a Miele dishwasher, a stainless steel microwave, a wine cooler, and a five-burner stove with a water faucet, a griddle, and an extractor that vents out smoke.

Five spacious bedrooms are spread throughout the top three levels. Four of them are located on the 3rd and 4th floors, utilizing northern and southern split-wing layouts on each level. Each of these bedrooms come with custom built-ins and deep closets, and each pair share a large full bathroom with subway-tiled walls and marble heated floors. The 3rd floor also has an industrial-size Whirlpool washer/dryer and convenient a laundry station. The master suite—which occupies the entirety of the 5th floor--is a gorgeous space featuring floor-to-ceiling south-facing windows and several custom Tiger wood closets--one of which is a walk-in shoe closet. The master bathroom is made of green marble and has a Jacuzzi/soaking tub, a shower stall with 5 shower jets, heated floors, his-and-hers sinks, and a heated Toto toilet and bidet combination unit.

Finishing the home is a stunning roof deck that comes with an outdoor fireplace and plenty of room for entertaining, as well as a spacious basement that has over 300-SF of storage space and an 800-bottle wine cellar. The house also has an integrated, high-powered vacuuming system, a DirecTV antenna, and an intercom system.

The townhouse is located within walking distance of several West Chelsea art galleries, the Hudson River Park, Chelsea Piers, Chelsea Market, the Meatpacking District, and hordes of restaurants, cafes, and bars.