This elegant loft, designed by Italian architect Gigi Baini with additional design by Andrea Steele of ANDArchitects is full of warmth and texture. Brazilian cherry wood floors, original pressed tin ceiling, exposed brick walls, and 12 large windows create an environment that is both serene and sophisticated. Every detail has been carefully selected and meticulously crafted including extensive custom cabinetry, professionial kitchen appliances, luxurious baths, custom lacquered solid wood doors, and central air conditioning. The grand living room has walnut panels, lacquered book shelves, and 5 large windows with window seats. The open kitchen, perfect for serious cooking and entertaining, has custom cabinetry milled in Italy with Valli Valli pulls, Gaggenau four burner gas stovetop with large gas grill that vents to the outside, separate Gaggenau convection oven, Subzero 42" refrigerator, Viking wine cooler, Miele dishwasher, double Franke sinks with Dornbracht fittings, and granite counters. There are two large bedrooms and one smaller bedroom. The South bedroom is flooded with light with an open view of tree tops and sky. The many closets have custom wood organizers with Servetto hanging systems. The North bedroom is bright and peaceful with a walk-in closet and ensuite bath with Italian travertine flooring and walls and Dornbracht sink and fittings. The small third bedroom works well as either a bedroom or an office with built-in shelves and closets and a wide lacquered pocket door. The master bathroom, clad in Italian travertine has extensive custom cabinetry for ample storage, a deep soaking tub with a rain shower, and double sinks, and a private WC. This exceptional downtown loft is located in historic Noho, close to wonderful shops (Whole Foods, NoLita and Soho boutiques), restaurants (DBGB, Bond St., Pulino's, Balthazar, Bowery Hotel, Crosby Street Hotel), culture (New Museum, Angelika and Sunshine and Public theaters) and only a few blocks from almost every subway line.