This $5.2M penthouse brings a western vibe to the West Village

This duplex condo atop Pickwick House at 35 Bethune Street may be in the heart of downtown Manhattan’s coveted West Village, but details like exposed brick and hefty beams give it the feeling of a home in the high desert. Private terraces surrounded by tall grass magnify the desert paradise effect even more. Asking $5.2 million, it’s a rare oasis in the city.

On the main level of the duplex, 13-foot wood-beamed ceilings and oversized windows frame a large living space. A wood-burning fire place adds warmth and anchors the room. Custom glass-and-steel doors open onto one of the home’s two terraces.

There’s plenty of room for both formal and casual dining. The open main space includes a large modern kitchen with open shelving and stone worktops.

Upstairs, a luxurious primary suite features downtown skyline views via a wall of windows; electric shades wrap the room in privacy at the touch of a button. This bedroom is served by custom closet-lined dressing room and a renovated bathroom with a Speakman dual shower system.

The best thing about this Village retreat may be the landscaped terrace with an integrated irrigation system. Step out and settle in for sunrises and sunsets over the city and views on three sides.

There is also a second bedroom with its own renovated bath. An extra space is carved out on the home’s mezzanine level for use as a home office, den or spare bedroom.

Built in 1880, the quintessential loft building–now a 21-unit condominium–is part of the historic neighborhood, surrounded by parks, restaurants and a vibrant street scene. Amenities include a key-locked elevator, a video intercom system, a washer/dryer on each floor, and a superintendent on-site during the week.

[Listing details: 35 Bethune Street, PHB at CityRealty]

[At The Corcoran Group by Alexandra Rhodie]

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