Nothing is as precious in Manhattan as private space. A private rooftop pool deck is an ultimate ... [+]
Located at 240 Park Avenue South, in Manhattan’s chic Flatiron District, this duplex condominium encompasses 6,025 square feet, ceiling heights that reach up to 24 feet and a 24-foot, two-story, 45-panel Verdi Alpi Marble wall imported from Switzerland.
The panoramic northern view to the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings is spectacular, providing iconic New York City views during the day and, especially, at night.
But its most striking feature is above it all: a private glass rooftop pavilion with a 30-foot pool built of custom blue mosaic Bisazza tile. It is surrounded by a Roman Travertine terrace and includes one of the home’s two gas fireplaces.
Two levels of living space are connected by a graceful circular staircase.
The two living levels encompass eight rooms, including a vast master bedroom suite whose freestanding marble soaking tub is placed before a floor-to-ceiling window for optimum views from the bath. Beside the custom Arclinea kitchen, there is also a marble outdoor kitchen on the rooftop deck. Throughout the condominium unit, Dinesen 18-inch plank oak floors with white oil finish add warmth and character. The use of steel, stone, leather, wood and glass in the home successfully tie together traditional Scandinavian design with contemporary New York style. The kitchen counters, for example, are fashioned from poured concrete, giving the sleek space an industrial, edgy sensibility.
The kitchen will put you in a New York state of Mind
The home has the latest in home automation technology. The design firm Soren Rose, who created the stunning interior, call this project a “journey into bespoke craftsmanship.” The process took six years: the meticulous work is evident everywhere.
Bath with a view
The home is offered for sale by Nikki Field and Ben Pofcher of Sotheby’s International Realty
I learned about historic houses from the best: owners who lovingly preserved and restored them, and preservationists who shared their knowledge. When I first began to
…I learned about historic houses from the best: owners who lovingly preserved and restored them, and preservationists who shared their knowledge. When I first began to write about old houses, I depended on the generous help of people who care about the past, and about how we can learn from it. They taught me the difference between timber and balloon framing, Greek Revival and Italianate house styles, and the unrivaled value of old-growth wood. That led to a career as a freelance design writer with a specialty in historic architecture and the history of the American and European decorative arts. After two decades of writing about historic architecture for a number of publications, I have yet to be bored, either by old houses, or their owners.