Location

Contained within the boundaries of and constantly conflated with Greenwich Village, Manhattan’s West Village still stands apart as one of the borough’s finest neighborhoods. Its eastern and southern boundaries are topics of debate, so it’s probably easier to think of the West Village as the place in the city where the streets stop making sense. They quite literally go off the grid, running counter to the pattern north of 14th Street, and are often named — Bleecker, Waverly, etc. — rather than numbered. Some even are uncharacteristically narrow, sett-paved, or curved around corners. Combine those little quirks with the undeniably charming architecture — remarkably preserved by a series of Historic Districts — and you’ve got yourself, well, a village within a metropolis. Every aspect of the West Village sets it apart from the NYC environs, which is perhaps why it’s been the cradle of many pioneering cultural and social movements.

Description

Enjoy the utmost privacy and tranquillity in this stunning duplex penthouse featuring four bedrooms, four bathrooms and three private terraces with river views located in a boutique, full-service condominium in prime West Village.

Key-locked elevator access and a custom copper foyer usher you into the 3,844-square-foot residence's entertaining level, where wide-plank walnut floors, soaring ceilings and expansive art walls are wrapped in southern, western and northern exposures. Just inside the entry, the double-height solarium dining area and fireplace lounge make a dramatic first impression while framing glorious Hudson River sunset views. Ahead, an expansive living room with a wall of built-ins are flanked by two private terraces, each with water vistas and verdant planter boxes.

Chefs will love the sleek open kitchen, where custom maple cabinetry and lustrous countertops surround upscale appliances, including a vented Viking six-burner range and two dishwashers. The massive centre island and adjacent bar seating provide plenty of room for casual dining and entertaining. Currently configured as a study, the bedroom directly off the kitchen has direct access to a full bathroom, making it ideal for guests.

Ascend the architectural staircase to discover an owner's retreat featuring its own private terrace and a walk-through closet lined by zebrawood and glass wardrobes. The soothing en suite spa bath boasts a soaking tub with a windowed view of the Hudson River, a frameless glass rain shower for two, a wide double vanity, a private water closet and an infrared sauna, all surrounded by radiant heat floors. Two secondary suites on this level include one configured as a home gym and one as a guest bedroom. Additional closet space, an in-unit washer-dryer, zoned HVAC and Control4 home automation add comfort and ease to this downtown sanctuary.

Please note that a few of the listing photos have been reimagined with a lighter design aesthetic.

Designed in 2008 by FLANK, 385 West 12th Street is a boutique condominium wrapped in a dazzling copper facade. Residents of the exclusive, pet-friendly 12-unit building enjoy a 24-hour attended lobby, on-demand concierge, storage, and a wonderful rooftop oasis featuring breathtaking Hudson River views, a 50-foot infinity-edge lap pool, Jacuzzi, outdoor shower, grills, a dining area and a separate deck for outdoor workouts and meditation.

Located on a tree-lined, Belgian-brick block, this home is surrounded by the charming architecture and quaint streets that make the West Village one of NYC's most coveted enclaves. Outside your door, experience the 500-acre Hudson River Park, including Little Island and Gansevoort Peninsula, Manhattan's first public beach, slated to open in Spring 2023.