Directly in the heart of the gold coast in Greenwich Village, this spectacular pre-war penthouse duplex is a rare find.  Every inch of this unique residence has been thoughtfully renovated with no expense spared. Upon entering the apartment, one finds a chef's kitchen with walnut cabinetry; marble counters; a Miele dishwasher; Sub-Zero refrigerator and a customized Viking range.  The open living and dining room are flooded with Southern and Eastern light  and feature beautiful exposed brick walls and a wood burning fireplace.  The library area, which can be converted to a second bedroom, features a hidden drop-down movie screen.  Plenty of storage, wide-plank walnut floors, beamed ceilings and a chic powder room (easily converted to a full second bathroom) complete this floor.  Upstairs is a serene master bedroom floor with casement windows and views on to the private garden.  An en-suite master bathroom is the ultimate in classic luxury for modern day living with an over-sized windowed rain shower lit by a skylight.  Outside is bi-level entertainer's paradise with both an outdoor shower and bath; a gas BBQ; a fire-place; and a fully irrigated and landscaped garden for easy maintenance.49 West 9th Street is a boutique seven unit cooperative housed in a Beaux-Arts townhouse with an elevator.  Pet and pied-a-terre friendly and moments from Washington Square Park, Union Square and some of New York's best retail and restaurants.