Sobrang bihira ang makakita ng ganito sa pinakapinasusukalang lokasyon sa Gramercy, ang malawak na limang silid-tulugan, limang at kalahating banyo na duplex penthouse na ito ay punung-puno ng liwanag buong araw at inaalok sa mint, turn-key na kondisyon, na may mga nangungunang uri ng mga finition sa buong lugar. Perpektong matatagpuan sa gitna ng downtown Manhattan, ngunit may madaling access patungong midtown at higit pa, ang 57 Irving Place ay isang boutique full-service condominium na may siyam na yunit lamang. Sa 4,826 interior square feet, kasama na ang tatlong outdoor terraces na may kabuuang 528 exterior square feet, ang tahanang ito ay may perpektong layout para sa indoor/outdoor na pamumuhay at pagdiriwang.

Ang elevator na may key lock ay bumubukas sa isang malaking silid na napuno ng sikat ng araw, na may 100 linear feet ng sahig-hanggang-siling mga bintana na nakaharap sa silangan at kanluran, na nagpapakita ng tanawin ng lungsod at langit. Ang dramatikong double-height entry hall ay tiyak na magugustuhan, na may halos 20’ na kisame at isang arkitekturally na kahanga-hangang lumulutang na kahoy at metal na hagdang-bato, na nagdadala sa sahig ng mga silid-tulugan sa itaas (na serbisyohan din ng elevator). Sa sapat na espasyo at kakayahang magbago para sa maraming plano ng kasangkapan, ang malaking silid ay madaling tumanggap ng ilang mga seating areas, kasama ang isang malaking living room, dining area, den, at isang bar/lounge o study. Ang kahanga-hangang sahig na ito para sa pagdadala ng bisita ay may 10’ na kisame, isang powder room, isang ethanol fireplace, at malalawak na plank na sahig na gawa sa kahoy. Isang silangan na facing set-back terrace ang tumatakbo sa buong 50-foot na lapad ng malaking silid, at may espasyo para sa lounge seating at dining area, pati na rin ang isang built-in Viking grill. May isang mas maliit na landscape terrace sa kanlurang bahagi ng malaking silid na nakakadagdag ng tanawin ng Union Square Park.

Sa timog-silangang sulok ng malaking silid ay ang sleek na kusina ng chef, na nagtatampok ng mga stainless steel na appliances, kasama ang isang Gaggenau refrigerator, isang 48” Thermador cooktop, doble Gaggenau ovens, doble Miele dishwashers, isang Viking wine refrigerator, at malawak na custom cabinetry na may dalawang pantry pull-outs at isang enclosed coffee station/appliance garage. Ang napakalaking isla ay nagbibigay ng maraming espasyo para sa paghahanda ng pagkain, pati na rin ang counter-seating para sa anim. Ang vestibule na ideal na nasa labas ng kusina ay mayroong pribadong rubbish chute.

Nagkompleto sa mas mababang antas ang ikalimang silid-tulugan, na may ensuite bath, kasalukuyang ginagamit bilang library/study ngunit perpekto rin bilang isang guest o staff suite.

Ang eleganteng central staircase ay nagdadala sa pribadong pakpak, na tahanan ng 4 na en-suite na silid-tulugan. Ang sulok na pangunahing suite ay nagtatampok ng isang malaking silid-tulugan na may venetian plaster na mga pader at isang bleached na oak wood-paneled na kisame, dalawang maluwag na walk-in closets na may malawak na custom-fitted cabinetry, at isang landscaped corner terrace na nakaharap sa kanluran patungong Union Square. Ang marangyang en-suite bath ay punung-puno ng likas na liwanag mula sa malaking sliding glass wall na nagbubukas sa pribadong terrace, at nagtatampok ng walk-in double rain-head shower, isang freestanding soaking tub, pati na rin ang isang steam room na clad sa marmol at teak, at isang double sink vanity na may malawak na imbakan. Sa dulo ng pasilyo ay tatlong karagdagang silid-tulugan, bawat isa ay may en-suite na mga banyo pati na rin ang isang maluwag na laundry room.

Ang magandang tahanang ito ay nagtatampok din ng central air conditioning na may 8 zones at ganap na awtomatikong audio/video, lighting, at window shades na kontrolado sa pamamagitan ng Crestron Home Automation system. Dalawang pribadong storage units ang lilipat kasama ng apartment. Ang mas malaki sa dalawa ay may custom built cedar closet. Ang mga kasangkapan ay available para sa pagbili sa pamamagitan ng hiwalay na kasunduan.

Dinisenyo ng kilalang modernist na arkitekto na si Audrey Matlock at natapos noong 2012, ang 57 Irving Place ay isang full service condominium. Ang mga amenidad ay kinabibilangan ng isang full-time na doorman, malamig na imbakan, at isang hardin sa likuran. Sa timog ng Gramercy Park, isang bloke mula sa Union Square at ang kilalang Farmers Market nito, at ilang minuto mula sa Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, at ang maraming world-class restaurants ng mga kapitbahayan ng Gramercy, Flatiron, at Greenwich Village, ito ay isang walang kapantay na lokasyon para sa madaling access sa lahat ng bahagi ng Manhattan. Ito ay isang mahalaga at napaka-espesyal na ari-arian.

Exceedingly rare to find in this coveted Gramercy location, this sprawling five bedroom, five and a half bath duplex penthouse is filled with light all day and is offered in mint, turn-key condition, with top-of-the-line finishes throughout. Perfectly located at the center of downtown Manhattan, yet with easy access to midtown and beyond, 57 Irving Place is a boutique full-service condominium with only nine units. With 4,826 interior square feet, plus three outdoor terraces totaling 528 exterior square feet, this home has the perfect layout for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining.

The key-locked elevator opens into a sun-flooded great room, with 100 linear feet of floor-to-ceiling windows facing east and west, framing city and sky views. A dramatic double-height entry hall is sure to impress, with nearly 20’ ceilings and an architecturally impressive floating wood and metal staircase, leading to the bedroom floor above (also serviced by the elevator). With ample space and flexibility for multiple furnishing plans, the great room easily accommodates several seating areas, including a large living room, dining area, den, and a bar/lounge or study. This spectacular entertaining floor features 10’ ceilings, a powder room, an ethanol fireplace, and wide plank wood floors. An east-facing set-back terrace spans the full 50-foot width of the great room, and has space for lounge seating and a dining area, as well as a built-in Viking grill. A smaller landscaped terrace off of the west side of the great room enjoys views of Union Square Park.

At the southeast corner of the great room is the sleek chef’s kitchen, featuring stainless steel appliances, including a Gaggenau refrigerator, a 48” Thermador cooktop, double Gaggenau ovens, double Miele dishwashers, a Viking wine refrigerator, as well as extensive custom cabinetry including two pantry pull-outs and an enclosed coffee station/appliance garage. The massive island provides plenty of counter space for meal prep, as well as counter-seating for six. Ideally located off of the kitchen is a vestibule with a private rubbish chute.

Completing the lower level is the fifth bedroom, with its en-suite bath, currently used as a library/study but also perfect as a guest or staff suite.

The elegant central staircase leads to the private wing, home to 4 en-suite bedrooms. The corner primary suite features a huge bedchamber with venetian plaster walls and a bleached oak wood-paneled ceiling, two spacious walk-in closets with extensive custom-fitted cabinetry, and a landscaped corner terrace looking west to Union Square. The luxurious en-suite bath is flooded with natural light from the large sliding glass wall opening onto the private terrace, and features a walk-in double rain-head shower, a freestanding soaking tub, as well as a marble and teak-clad steam room, and a double sink vanity with extensive storage. Down the hall are three additional bedrooms, each with en-suite baths as well as a generous laundry room.

This beautiful home also features central air conditioning with 8 zones and fully automated audio/video, lighting, and window shades controlled through a Crestron Home Automation system. Two private storage units transfer with the apartment. The larger of the two includes a custom built cedar closet. Furnishings are available for purchase by separate agreement.

Designed by renowned modernist architect Audrey Matlock and completed in 2012, 57 Irving Place is a full service condominium. Amenities include a full time doorman, cold storage, and a backyard garden. Just south of Gramercy Park, 1 block from Union Square and its renowned Farmers Market, and just minutes from Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and the many world-class restaurants of the Gramercy, Flatiron, and Greenwich Village neighborhoods, it is an unrivaled location for easy access to all of Manhattan. This is a rare and very special property.