Arguably Manhattan's Most Extraordinary Loft

Located in Chelsea/Flatiron is a masterful transformation of a loft space at the prestigious Altair, 32 West 18th Street.  Rarely does one see this level of craftsmanship combined with superb taste creating a home suited for grand entertaining, the display of fine art and elegant living.  At the same time, this home affords a serene and intimate lifestyle in a generously proportioned 3007 square feet.  Originally, three bedrooms, this architecturally distinguished apartment is currently used as two bedrooms and a study with three full baths.

Cetra Ruddy, a premier NYC architectural firm, designed the original conversion with extraordinary quality and sophistication in 2007.  The current resident, a published interior designer, then employed the superlative firm, I Grace Company, utilizing their "Commission Private Residences" services to further enhance the apartment, creating what is arguably one of New York's finest loft residences.

 Opening from a shared elevator vestibule into a thoughtfully created foyer with a floating wall for art, one enters into an enormous living/dining room with a gas burning fireplace and limestone floors and baseboards.  Valcucine of Italy crafted a stunning 18 foot long state of the art chef's kitchen with rosewood cabinetry and white glass countertops and backsplash, Sub Zero refrigerator, refrigerator drawers and wine refrigerator, Miele 5 burner cooktop with exhaust, double wall ovens, dishwasher, washer/dryer and built in coffee system with cup/plate warmer  - all premium appliances.  The remainder of this home is outfitted with wide plank oak floors; there is new extensive custom lighting throughout, heat fully supplied by radiant floor heat, 10 foot high ceilings, large mahogany clad windows, top of the line Audio Visual.  The master bath features aleu de savoie and thassos marble, accents of rich wood and highly articulated crigio carnico marble, a thermomasseur tub,  Dornbracht fittings and Toto toilet.  The two secondary baths are limestone, statuarietto fenetino marble, rich wood and glass accents, Dornbrach fittings and Toto toilets.  The bedrooms and study are all large in scale with richly appointed built-ins and special design features.  This unique home enjoys a 24 hour attended lobby, a fitness center, personal basement storage, a cabana style planted roof deck complete with outdoor grill, 2 dining areas, chaise lounges and stunning city views.  32 W 18th Street is an address that affords all that a central downtown location has to offer. CONTRACT SIGNED.