This immaculate full-floor Chelsea apartment in a handsome prewar building will instantly impress with its expansive living space, fabulous city views, and brilliant light pouring in from oversized casement windows on all four exposures. A 46'-long gallery separates the grand living-entertaining areas from the private sleeping quarters and is a central point of elegance with generous wall space for hanging art. Five bedrooms, 5 and a half baths, a separate den/study, and a private home office afford all the comforts of a true home for every need. A keyed elevator opens to an inviting foyer, spilling into voluminous open-concept living and dining rooms for seamlessly hosting guests. High airy ceilings, gorgeous French limestone floors, striking columns, a wall of huge east-facing casement windows, and built-in bookshelves accent the ambience. The spacious, sunny contemporary kitchen serves as inspiration for the chef offering abundant custom cabinetry, sleek countertops, a large island with storage, and premium appliances including a Viking range and double oven, 2 side-by-side Sub-Zero refrigerator-freezers, a built-in Miele espresso machine, and 2 Miele dishwashers for easy cleanup. A windowed banquette area provides comfortable seating for coffee and casual meals. Nearby is a convenient wine room with 2 Sub-Zero wine fridges for storing 200+ bottles, and a laundry room with dual Maytag washer-dryers. Beyond awaits a closet-lined hallway accessing 2 smaller en-suite bedrooms. This hall connects to the west wing of the residence with a second elevator bank which houses 2 additional en-suite bedrooms, a den/study/media room, storage room, and private office. The real highlight is the divine king-size primary retreat, the ultimate place to unwind, brightened by a big southern window. A wall of closets in the bedroom is complemented by an incredible custom-outfitted dressing room. Pamper yourself in the en-suite windowed spa-like bath with double sinks, a walk-in steam shower, and toilet room. This exceptional loft-like home in the heart of Chelsea rests in the boutique City Prairie condominium, built in 1910 as a warehouse and converted to 11 luxury units in 1997. The building has a doorman, central AC, and a prime location near great shops, restaurants, The Highline, art galleries, and 1, C, E, M and F subway lines. Pets are allowed.
