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Surround yourself with Architectural Digest quality interiors in this exceptionally designed and renovated two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom plus office/den residence that combines the volume and proportions of a grand townhouse with the amenities and jaw-dropping views of a high-floor condominium. One of the largest two bedrooms on the market, this exquisite showplace features a private terrace, a home office, spectacular views and an ideal location at Chelsea’s full-service Art Deco masterpiece, Walker Tower. Inside this nearly 3,000-square-foot home, ceilings soar up to 12 feet tall over gorgeous herringbone French oak floors, elegant millwork and casement windows framing glorious natural light and iconic views to the south and west. The gracious gallery entry lined by a long wall of closets and a chic powder room makes a warm welcome. Ahead, the great room stretches 36 feet long to open city vistas, providing a generous footprint for serene relaxation and lavish entertaining alongside handsome built-ins, fireplace and designer lighting. Chefs will love the huge, Smallbone kitchen, where rows of white cabinetry and marble countertops surround upscale stainless steel appliances, including a vented induction cooktop with a pot filler, double ovens and warming drawer all by Viking. A Sub-Zero refrigerator, a Miele coffee system and microwave, and a wine refrigerator and dishwasher round out the space. Off the kitchen, you’ll find a laundry room with a side-by-side vented washer-dryer and storage. Past the great room, double pocket doors reveal a large home office/den with a wall of elegant built-in cabinetry. Head to the serene owner’s suite to discover a massive king-size bedroom that opens to the private 194-square-foot, south- and west-facing terrace through gorgeous casement doors. Imagine al fresco dining and entertaining on this high-floor retreat surrounded by open views that stretch to One World Trade and a glimpse of the Hudson. Two custom walk-in closets attend to wardrobe storage, while the spa-inspired en suite bathroom impresses with a freestanding soaking tub, an oversized walk-in rain shower, a double vanity and a private water closet, all surrounded by floor-to-ceiling marble, glamorous custom cabinetry and Waterworks fixtures. The secondary suite boasts terrace access, roomy closets and its own well-appointed marble bath. An ultra-quiet central air conditioning and a dedicated ventilation system, a built-in humidification system, custom closet fittings and Nanz hardware throughout add comfort, style and convenience to this sophisticated, completely turnkey condominium. Walker Tower is a 1929 high-rise designed by Ralph Thomas Walker, named "architect of the century" by The New York Times in 1957. Painstakingly restored and converted to luxury condominium homes in 2012, the fine building offers 24-hour doorman and concierge service, a state-of-the-art fitness center with yoga and sauna/steam rooms, a chic library lounge, a children’s playroom, a bike room, cold storage, and a landscaped roof deck with dining area, sun lawn, observation area and covered cabana room. Set in the heart of Chelsea, this location offers the perfect combination of tree-lined residential quiet and fantastic accessibility. The great dining, nightlife, galleries and entertainment Chelsea is known for surround Walker Tower on all sides, with Greenwich Village, the Flatiron District and Union Square within easy reach. The High Line and sprawling Hudson River Park provide glorious outdoor space and recreation just a few blocks west. Listing courtesy of Compass ...
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