This $6.4M Chelsea condo is a like having a library, cafe, and office in a three-bedroom loft

This Chelsea loft condominium in the Spears Building at 525 West 22nd Street is as classic as it gets. Built in 1880, the former furniture warehouse sits next to the High Line, and the homes within have kept the warmth and architectural detail of the industrial era. Framed by exposed brick walls, massive wood beams, and cast iron-capped columns, this 3,033-square-foot residence, asking $6,400,000, has plenty of open living space, with the unusual convenience of three bedrooms and several flexible rooms for work and play. Full walls of shelving await a vast book or art collection, and many closets keep clutter out of sight.

The main loft space is a dramatic 42-foot great room with a wall of south-facing windows, anchored by a modern wood-burning fireplace. To one side is a large dining area for easy flow when entertaining. Custom storage and built-in bench seating line the walls.

Off the main space, a media room is lined with enough bookshelves to hold your private library and your vinyl collection. A separate home office–with more built-in shelving–means a short daily commute.

A tidy, well-outfitted kitchen has plenty of storage, including a 178-bottle wine refrigerator. A built-in booth invites casual dining.

A bookshelf-lined hallway opens into the home’s tranquil bedroom quarters. The primary suite is blessed with a dressing room with built-ins and a walk-in closet. The primary bath has a separate marble-clad shower and tub.

The second and third bedrooms use more clever storage solutions to maximize every inch of space. The bedrooms share a second full bath with a double vanity.

For even more convenience, there’s an “urban garage” near the entry hall, providing storage for larger items. A full laundry room has a sink and counter space in addition to a washer and dryer.

In addition to having the High Line for a backyard, amenities include a doorman, basement storage, and a landscaped roof terrace.

[Listing details: The Spears Building, 525 West 22nd Street, #5A at CityRealty]

[At Brown Harris Stevens by Michael “Mick” DiStasio, John Dugan, and Jonathan “Will” Wade]

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