Description
The Abbey Condominium was built in 1888 as the Parish House of the St. George Church, the Abbey has earned a place in history as a New York City Landmark. An extensive renovation now brings a modern twist to this historic buildingResidence 4A is a stunning sun-flooded loft style 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath, with dramatic 18 foot ceilings, full height windows and newly exposed architectural beams.Smart electricity, electric blinds makes the living experience as convenience as it gets.Entering the Residence one is immediately aware of the sense of space and solidity.The sleek and airy chefs kitchen, with top of the line Miele appliances complemented by Simatic cabinetry, is the perfect place to make a simple family mealor entertain friends as they sit at the counter.A dining area opposite is there to be used for those more intimate or formal occasions.The huge open living space, bathed in natural light from the enormous original windows is both airy and comfortable.A sizable marble powder room is built around an exposed architectural beam character that resonates.The staircase to the first bedroom allows natural light to flow through its open risers, with the glass treads being individually lit for that added ambiance.Full height glass panels allow the private bedroom to overlook the living room and beyond with sliding doors and a railing giving the option of accessibility or intimacy.A sizable walk-in closet is there to offer plenty of storage space.A Carrara marble bathroom completes this first bedroom suite, featuring decorative Italian tile and an enclosed Miele W/D.Entering the master suite, youre immediately struck by the views through double-corner windows the St George Church and Stuyvesant Square Park to the East, a row of historic brownstones to the South. A sizable walk-in closet offers plenty of storage space. The master bath features exquisite touches such as radiant heated floors, under lit sink and built in Bluetooth speaker in the vanityNo detail has been overlooked in this unit, from quiet-close drawers and cabinets to 7" engineered rift/quarter-sawn oak floors throughout.This is truly a one-of-a-kind showplace apartment in one of New Yorks most historic buildings.
