140 Thompson Street, 1-E

Architect owned, dramatic, light-filled, two-bedroom + bonus room make this SoHo loft simply irresistible.

Thoughtfully re-designed by its architect owner, every square inch of this SoHo showplace has been carefully planned to maximize light, space and modern comforts. A full wall of west-facing windows ushers sunlight and historic neighborhood views into this expansive loft home where bleached oak hardwood floors set on the diagonal, original wood pillars and exposed brick provide a rich visual backdrop.

Arrive via a gracious entry gallery and step down into an expansive great room under soaring 14-foot tall ceilings. Rows of cabinetry topped in custom Whitestone counters flank the beautifully conceived open eat-in kitchen, where you'll find top-of-the-line appliances by Miele, Viking and Fisher + Paykel, including a gas range, dishwasher and wine cooler.

Further on, a well-appointed bonus room provides tons of storage space and a laundry closet with in-unit washer-dryer, a smart Murphy bed for guests, and a convenient full bathroom. To the right of the entry, there's a home office, outfitted with even more abundant closet space, leading to the lofted master suite. Lined in a soundproof glass wall overlooking the great room, this serene space features a large closet and en-suite bathroom with Duravit and Philippe Starck fixtures. Another bedroom downstairs is equipped with an elevated sleeping platform and more 14-foot tall windows.

140 Thompson, known as West Broadway Arches, is a stunning red-brick and cast-iron Romanesque Revival building erected in 1885. Set within the SoHo Cast-Iron District Extension, the historic store-and-loft building has been occupied by paper goods firms, vermouth importers, cabarets and galleries over its 133-year history. Today, residents of the cooperative enjoy live-in superintendent service, key-locked elevator and private basement storage. Pets and pieds--terre are allowed.

Set on a lovely tree-lined stretch of Thompson Street, this desirable location offers the conveniences of modern-day SoHo in a setting that recalls a friendly, old-school New York neighborhood. Small businesses, shops and restaurants line the nearby streets while the attractions of Greenwich Village, Hudson Square and Tribeca are mere moments away. Transportation couldn't be better with C/E, N/R/W, 1, B/D/F/M and 6 trains all nearby.