147 West 15th Street, 3-FLR

Retreat from the city to this extraordinary 4,700 square foot full-floor loft offering grand-scaled rooms, brilliant light, and multi-textured finishes throughout. Currently home to both a dramatic light-filled photography studio and a large, romantic, pin-drop quiet residence, this majestic home can easily be reconfigured to suit your every need. Step off the key-locked elevator into a massive 54-foot wide studio space bathed in southern light where 12-foot beamed ceilings, industrial columns, frescoed brick walls, and sculptural steel doors all mingle to stunning effect, creating a serene environment in which to pursue your creative endeavors. Nearby, impressive antique pocket doors slide open to reveal a large open residence filled with lovely intimate spaces. Every angle of this home allows for a new visual experience, a new perspective; no matter where your eye lands, you will be welcomed by an unexpected texture and a romantic detail. Poured concrete floors delineate the open kitchen/dining area, which features reforested walnut cabinetry, Pietra Verde countertops, and top-of-the-line appliances including a Bosch dishwasher, and a 6-burner Viking stove with grill vented to the outside. A comfortable light-flooded living area is warmed by a brick fireplace, while a private sitting area provides the perfect place to curl up with the Sunday Times. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a lush, landscaped terrace, which delivers a serene multi-sensory experience and enjoys charming views of the neighboring ivy-covered buildings and brownstone gardens. Back inside, frosted glass doors open off the living room to reveal the sensual Master Suite, a tranquil room with silk papered walls, ebonized wide-planked flooring and a gigantic walk-in-closet. The Master bathroom is a sanctuary onto itself, and boasts floor-to-ceiling limestone, a deep soaking tub and a custom vanity with double sinks. At the opposite side of the loft you'll find the oversized Guest Bedroom - an ethereal space with white painted brick walls and peaceful tree-top views from enormous double glazed windows. The Guest bathroom is equally soothing and offers hand-cut glass tiles and an oversized soaking tub with Waterworks fittings. Additional rooms include a cozy den, and a large separate office accessed through impressive hand-carved French doors. The entire loft is centrally air-conditioned, has a washer-dryer, and offers abundant storage and custom Lutron lighting on dimmers throughout. All this, on a quiet tree-line block situated right at the crossroads of Chelsea and Greenwich Village - quite simply the most ideal location in all of Lower Manhattan. Rare and wonderful!.