Huge and dramatic proportions, with grand scale and beautiful design, this elegant loft gives you more space then you ever dreamed of in Manhattan. With 2,955 square feet of living area, 13 foot beamed ceilings, 8 foot windows, solid walnut floors, 8 foot doors, and stunning finishes, all help to create a rare find in this striking home. The main floor's impressive entry hall leads to an open, inspiring design with a spacious kitchen and an inviting sit-at center island that allows for large scale entertaining or impressive small gatherings and is a cook's delight. The massive finished lower level space provides an exceptional LIVE-WORK opportunity, but could also serve as a home gym, studio, separate den, or media room. Stone and marble bathrooms and countertops, lacquered cabinets, state of the art stainless steel appliances, wine refrigeration, central alarm system, double paned City Quiet Windows, custom window treatments, closets and storage galore, and architectural lighting are only a partial list of the many wonderful added features in this magnificent pre-war gem."The Heywood" is an historic former printing building, classically designed and with striking detail, it was completed in 1913. Elegantly renovated into 50 exquisite Condominium lofts in 2005, this full service building's many amenities include: 24 hour doorman, monitored security, additional staff, full time superintendent, as well as a public roof deck. West Chelsea is currently one of the hottest growing neighborhoods in Manhattan. This exciting and convenient location gives you downtown living at its best with many public transportation options nearby for added convenience. Coinciding with the expansion of the High Line Park (now accessible from the block) and the vibrant Art Gallery District, the area has seen many recent additions of unique shops and restaurants along 9th and 10th Avenues, plus Manhattan's newest waterfront park and piers along the Hudson River, and the continued development of many iconic new buildings; all adding to the evolving cultural diversity of the neighborhood. The Chelsea Market, Whole Foods, Chelsea Piers, the "Joyce" and "Atlantic" Theaters are just a few more examples of the unique landscape in this exceptional part of town. Live or Work. Also for sale for $2.4M.