285 Lafayette Street, 3-E

A magnificent furnished 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath residence at 285 Lafayette Street, one of Soho's most coveted pre-war condominium loft buildings. One enters the apartment from the entry vestibule shared with one other apartment, through two double-wide steel doors into a spacious foyer, with seating, built-in shelving and displayed art, elegant lighting fixtures.

The entire 3,175 square foot apartment was recently gut renovated to the highest standards and architect/decorator furnished in a classic modern mode, superbly blended with the 19th-century charm of this prewar building including original preserved posts and beams. The new flooring is 6 inch wide oak. 10.5-foot ceilings. Seamlessly designed, custom detailed, there is no finer apartment available to rent in Soho.

Through the foyer, the apartment opens to the great space, 38 feet x 49 feet, with eastern exposure over Mulberry Street and the second wall of windows north onto Jersey Street, both streets are supremely quiet.

The dining area includes an Italian lacquered table, eight upholstered chairs, and a 3 piece lounging sofa by the window. Dining and living are separated by a double-sided wood and brass custom cabinet with drawers on the dining side and a concealed flat-screen television on the living side. The corner living room is elegantly furnished with a long Poltrona Frau blue leather tufted sofa, Robsjohn Gibbings chairs, low profile double coffee tables, luscious pillows, Roll and Hill lighting. The light streams through eight new windows fitted with Roman shades.

The corner living room is pure indulgence. The living area overlooks St. Michael's Chapel and is at treetop, with open sky. The stunning 11-foot x 30-foot chef?s kitchen faces the living room. There is a professional grade Sub-zero, Miele dishwasher, a sumptuous Lacanche six-burner French stove. Concrete custom counters, an abundance of cabinets and storage, and a table height counter extension seating with four chairs complete the kitchen which is fully equipped for entertaining and cooking, with full sets of tableware, glassware, cooking, and serving necessities.

Off the foyer are a 24-foot long art gallery, the powder room, the coat closet, a wall of custom storage cabinets, and a complete, separate laundry room with Miele washer and dryer, shelving, storage.

There are a total of 3 large bedrooms, three limestone bathrooms, all with large glass shower stalls. All countertops throughout the apartment are poured and sealed concrete. The expansive Master Bedroom is a world of its own, pin quiet with windows that look to the historic Puck building and its resplendent rose shutters and red brick facade. A flat-screen tv is housed in its own wall cabinet. There is a generously sized 12' x 5' fitted walk-in closet and dressing area, a five-piece limestone master bathroom, a standalone tub from Cheviot Iris. There are double sinks and mirrors, Roll and Hill lighting, a chandelier, and sconces.

Apartment hardware includes large door and drawer pulls of custom-made brass. The second bedroom has a large closet and two twin beds and its own bathroom. The third en-suite bedroom is fitted with a queen bed. All windows have Roman shades. There are four zones of central air conditioning, with thermostats in all rooms.

Offered only as a completely furnished rental with weekly housekeeping included in the rent. NO Pets Please. The Condo boasts a professionally landscaped gorgeous rooftop garden with lounge chairs, covered table and seating, an outdoor shower, a grill and fabulous 360 degree surround views. There is a generous lobby and an alternate entrance on Mulberry Street, for privacy and convenience, two elevators. This gracious and well-staffed building with a 24-hour concierge is at the nexus of Soho and Nolita. Shown by appointment only.