285 Lafayette Street   Unit 3E

285 Lafayette Street. A magnificent furnished 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath residence at 285 Lafayette Street, one of Soho's most coveted pre-war condominium loft buildings. One enters the apartment from the vestibule shared with one other apartment, through two double-wide steel doors into the gracious foyer, with seating, built-in shelving and displayed art, elegant lighting fixtures.

The entire 3,175 square foot apartment was renovated to the highest standards and architect/decorator furnished in a classic modern mode, superbly blended with the 19th-century charm of this prewar building including original preserved posts and beams. The new flooring is 6 inch wide oak. 10.5-foot ceilings. Seamlessly designed, custom detailed, there is no finer apartment available to rent in Soho.

The key locked elevator leads to the semi-private vestibule. To the right are the double steel doors that lead to the foyer, a spacious room, which includes an art wall, display shelving, bench seating, and designer lighting. To the right is the great space, 38 feet x 49 feet, a separate dining area, a corner living room with two walls of windows over Mulberry and Jersey Streets. The eastern view is of treetops, skylight and is supremely quiet.

The dining area includes an Italian lacquered table, eight upholstered chairs, and a lounging sofa towards the window. A double-sided wood and brass custom cabinet separate the dining and living spaces with drawers on the dining side and a concealed flat-screen television on the living side. The elegant living room furnished with a long Poltrona Frau blue leather tufted sofa, a pair of Robsjohn Gibbings chairs, low profile double coffee tables, luscious pillows, and Roll and Hill lighting is warm and inviting. The light streams through eight windows fitted with Roman shades. This is pure indulgence, overlooking St. Michael's Chapel.

Mulberry Street is the gateway to Nolita. Explore the shops and restaurants in the area. The stunning 11-foot x 30-foot chef's kitchen faces the living room, though separated by a high-backed counter. There is a professional grade Sub-zero, Miele dishwasher, and a sumptuous blue Lacanche six-burner French stove. Concrete custom counters, an abundance of cabinets and storage, and a counter table with four chairs. The kitchen is fully equipped with full sets of tableware, glassware, cooking, and serving necessities.

The foyer, a 24-foot long art gallery, includes the powder room, a wall of custom storage cabinets, and leads to a bedroom wing. The coat closet is by the foyer, there is a separate laundry room with Miele washer and dryer, shelving, and storage. There are three large bedrooms, three limestone bathrooms, all with large glass shower stalls. All countertops throughout the apartment are poured and sealed concrete.

The expansive Primary Bedroom is a world of its own, pin quiet with windows that look to the historic Puck building and its resplendent rose shutters and red brick facade. A flat-screen tv is housed in its own wall cabinet. There is a generously sized 12' x 5' fitted walk-in closet and dressing area, a five-piece limestone master bathroom, and a standalone tub from Cheviot Iris. There are double sinks and mirrors, Roll and Hill lighting, a ceiling chandelier, and sconces. Throughout the apartment, the hardware includes large door and drawer pulls of custom-made brass. The second bedroom has a large closet and can be fitted with a queen or two twin beds and it has its own bathroom. The third en-suite bedroom easily fits a queen bed. All windows have Roman shades.

There are multiple zones of central air conditioning, with thermostats in all rooms. This apartment is available as a multi-year rental. Offered only as a completely furnished rental with weekly housekeeping included. NO Pets for this apartment. The Condo boasts a professionally landscaped gorgeous rooftop garden with lounge chairs, covered table and seating, an outdoor shower, a grill and fabulous 360 degree surround views. There is a generous lobby and an alternate entrance on Mulberry Street, for privacy and convenience, two elevators. This gracious and well-staffed building with a 24-hour concierge is at the nexus of Soho and Nolita. Shown by appointment only. No Pets, Furnished Only, One Year Minimum.