125 E 12th Street #5-B

Bask in chic designer style and fantastic natural light in this expansive two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom duplex in a full-service East Village condominium. Enter the sprawling 1,600-square-foot home on the lower level to discover soaring ceilings, gleaming reclaimed wood floors and lovely arched windows framing southern sunlight. Relax and entertain under 18-foot-tall ceilings in the double-height living room, where recessed and designer lighting, beautifully crafted wood slat details and an exposed I-beams add warmth and drama. There's ample space for a large dining area, and an ingenious folding door reveals a sunny home office with a large closet and a full bathroom. The open chef's kitchen dazzles with custom cabinetry, a massive center island, a farm sink and convenient under-cabinet lighting. Chefs will love the state-of-the-art stainless steel appliances, including a vented Viking range, a Liebherr refrigerator, a dishwasher and a wine refrigerator. The coat closet off the entry and the powder room with a linen closet nod to the abundant storage located throughout the home. Ascend the gorgeous floating staircase to find a beautiful owner's suite where slatted windows overlook the living room below. Numerous closets attend to wardrobe and linens. Connected to both the primary bedroom and hallway, the beautiful semi-private full bathroom features stunning tile work, a large tub/shower with frameless glass doors, floating vanity and an illuminated medicine cabinet. A second bedroom on this level boasts a wide reach-in closet and views over the living room. An in-unit washer-dryer and second entrance add convenience and ease to this exceptional duplex home. 125 East 12th Street is a pre-war brick building constructed in 1930 and converted to a boutique condominium in 1986. Residents of the pet-friendly elevator building enjoy full-time doorman service and landscaped roof deck. Located in the heart of Downtown, where the East Village meets central Greenwich Village, this home is surrounded by the best of Manhattan living. Great shopping, dining and entertainment venues line the nearby blocks, and Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and the Union Square year-round greenmarket are just minutes away. Enjoy easy access to the rest of the city with L, N/Q/R/W and 4/5/6 trains, excellent bus service and CitiBike stations all within reach.