7,000-square-foot ‘wellness loft’ in the West Village asks $25.8M, working phone booth included
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Listed as the “largest two-bed in Manhattan,” this 7,000-square-foot loft condo at 345 West 13th Street in the historic Astor House is big enough to get lost in. Asking $25,750,000, the home offers the strictly 21st-century perk of a dedicated wellness wing with a private spa suite fitted out with a steam room, dry sauna, Jacuzzi, reflexology path, plus a 1,000-square-foot pro-grade gym and a soundproofed recording studio.
Wellness optimization continues throughout the home with a Crestron automation system, circadian lighting, advanced air and water purification, and posture-optimized flooring. The layout is in keeping with classic loft style, with a huge great room flanked by two private bedroom wings.
This highly calibrated lifestyle infrastructure is framed by a classic loft conversion that was built in 1890 for John Jacob Astor’s estate; it originally held the Mines Press printing company. Traces of its industrial heritage remain in the form of 12-foot ceilings, exposed brick walls, original cast iron columns, and hefty timber beams.
A sprawling great room functions as the home’s living, dining, and kitchen spaces. The living space is framed by 10-foot ceilings and 35 double-height windows. A stylish kitchen features custom cabinetry and integrated appliances; a hefty stone-topped dining island anchors the space.
The dining area is big enough for the whole crew. If you’ve misplaced your mobile, you can call it from the working 1953 phone booth rather than have to search all 7,000 square feet of living space.
Bedrooms are located in separate wings for optimal privacy. Each has its own luxurious bath and a customized dressing room.
The aforementioned wellness wing covers both physical health and creative satisfaction. A fully-stocked gym and a steam room, sauna, and Jacuzzi keep the body in tune, while a fully soundproofed recording studio/library nourishes the soul.
The building’s classic industrial façade was once part of the Astor Estate. The loft’s massive arched entry doors were custom-made for the apartment; the bell was installed in the 1970s to call the residents’ dog at dinnertime.
Additional amenities include a 24-hour doorman and a rooftop terrace. Located at the border of the West Village and the Meatpacking District, the surrounding neighborhood is among the city’s most coveted for cultural vibrancy and transit access.
[Listing details: 345 West 13th Street #2E at CityRealty]
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