The exterior of the Tuscan-inspired home features imported French limestone and Baja Redlands terra cotta tiles that, sited at the top of a lush hillside and surrounded by terraced vineyards and fruit orchards, truly transport visitors to Italy. Approaching via a long, gated driveway and large motor court provides a sense of calm and privacy.

Inside, the opulent great room—with an astonishing 32-foot high ceiling and an open connection to the airy gourmet kitchen—is an ideal setting for intimate get-togethers or lavish bashes. Arched windows wholly capture the light and sights of the surrounding valleys and ocean. Five fireplaces, tongue and groove and exposed beam ceilings, and custom features in marble, granite, walnut, copper, and Venetian plaster provide both architectural interest and touches of extravagance.

Out on the 5,000-square-foot Egyptian limestone deck—which surrounds an exquisite infinity pool, spa and loggia—the refined indoor setting is brought into the open air.

Expected to be completed in April 2010, the five-bedroom, five-bath house will include luxuries throughout, including a high-tech media room, observation deck to best capture the panorama, wine tasting room and barrel storage, and elevator to move easily between both levels. The property also includes additional pads for a guest house, a guard house and a possible helipad.

The estate was designed by respected Montecito-based architect Bob Easton, whose grand Mediterranean and Spanish-style homes can be found in the most desirable areas of California.

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Southway’s is Lindberg’s homeage to Old World charm and elegance. The home and surrounding buildings have graceful proportions, created from the finest materials by the most skilled craftsman in the world. The property features seven structures including the main residence, a detached garage, a pool and tennis complex, smoking house, tea house and a caretaker’s cottage with greenhouse. With lavish gardens and sweeping lawns, Southways come complete with a plethora of beautiful, old trees.

The estate is ideally located in close proximity to fine restaurants, world-class yachting, sailing and golf courses. Sheldon Good & Company is offering Southways in its entirety or in five individual 2+ acre parcels. In 1992, the current owners commissioned New York City architect Beyer Blinder Belle (who restored Ellis Island and Grand Central Station), to preserve the original detail of the home, while adding modern amenities throughout.

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Mammoth windows are oriented toward the river and bring in nature plus amazing light throughout the day. The home’s 35’ ceilings and two-story, double sided stone work together to create a dramatic impact. Complete with custom milled rich Oak trim, Oak doors and hardware all in the prairie style in addition to the custom paint and three fireplaces create a feeling of warmth throughout the home. Designed with an ideal open floor plan for entertaining, the Dining Room is located in the center of the home and one step down leads to the Great Room, Family Room and an extraordinary Chef’s Kitchen, with its professional grade appliances, Sub Zero Armoire SidebySide, two Sub Zero drawers and built in wine racks, in addition to a huge granite island also housing a 2nd sink. 

The home features enormous rooms, including 6 bedrooms with 5 on the 2nd level and 3 ensuite. The Master Bedroom includes built-ins flanked by stained glass doors and a balcony opening to a view of the River. The Master Bath has a separate steam shower, two-person Jacuzzi and Bidet. Among only a handful of single family homes situated on the Chicago River, this is a unique find for boaters, kayakers or just pure lovers of the natural habitat. 

For more information, visit www.4652northvirginia.com. 

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Placed on a corner lot with unobstructed views of Lake Minnehaha, a pristine and much sought after Chain of Lakes, this 5 bedroom, 4 full bath home has its own private pool and is approximately 3,900 square feet. The master suite has a private balcony that overlooks the pool and has amazing views of the lake as well. The home is complete with wood flooring, tile, carpet flooring and crown moulding throughout. 

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The kitchen is complete with rich wood cabinetry with Dovetail drawers, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances including a Sub Zero refrigerator and a seven burner gas stove, creating a true sanctuary for any chef. 

With stunning views of the waterfront from the home’s sunroom, access to the lake is just outside the back door. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the paved sidewalk that leads directly to the water in addition to your very own boathouse. 

The Plantation-style home evokes a classic Old Florida architectural theme and comes with a two-story boat house and private apartment on Lake Carlton, part of the Harris Chain of Lakes. The Harris Chain of Lakes is navigable all the way to the Atlantic Ocean and the home itself is charming and picturesque. 

The property is zoned RCE, or Rural Country Estate and can be subdivided into one-acre home sites with unparalleled lake front views. 

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Built in 2008, this custom built home is situated off the road on a beautifully-treed 10 acres. The home is 4,143 square feet and includes three bedrooms with a master suite that is truly a work of art. The master suite includes a fitness room, indoor hot tub with electric skylights, an Oprah Winfrey walk-thru closet as well as a large, heated walk-in shower equipped with a music playing system. 

The kitchen is any true chef’s dream- double ovens, instant hot water as well as a wine cooler and slab granite counters. This home has everything you need to be your private sanctuary. 

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The oversized foyer is open to the 2nd floor stairway and hall. This home features deep base and crown moulding, raised paneling and wainscoting, 3 sizes of oak planking on the first floor and special wall finishes. There are 6+ bedrooms, 5 full and 1 half baths and a 3 room suite. There are 2 secondary staircases for easy access throughout the house- one that leads to the 2nd floor is near the kitchen and side entrance for total convenience.

The state of the art kitchen is luxurious while comfortable and offers the latest amenities. Enjoy the abundant work space with 2 working islands, 2 ovens and separate warming drawer along with a Viking gas cooktop, 2 Gaggeneau dishwashers and a wine cooler. Behind the kitchen is the sunken family room that is flanked by French doors overlooking the patio and pool area.

The library finished in wood paneling is located on the first floor just off the side entrance with a gas fireplace. The side entrance to the home doubles as a mudroom with ceramic tile flooring and a huge walk-in closet. A full bathroom is situated near the mudroom and boasts a designer bowl sink and an antique vanity that has been converted to a sink base.

The master suite has a separate sitting room, enormous walk-in closet and generous master bath with a double vanity, steam shower and private commode room. The floor and shower are finished in tumbled marble and the Jacuzzi tub is flanked by windows. Two of the additional bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bathroom, while the fourth bedroom has a full bath which connects to the main hall. The 3 room Au Pair Suite is located at the end of the hallway with its own staircase leading to the first floor. The large 2nd floor laundry room has tons of built-in cabinets and tile flooring. The 3rd level of the house has a huge room with substantial custom built-in storage areas.

The outdoor living is just as spectacular as the indoor space. A covered porch is off the living room for shade or rainy days. The Brussels block patio is enormous and staged with 3 different gathering areas, and still room for more. The stone walls separate the patio from the built-in pool which is perfect for summer parties and holidays. The property is fenced in on all sides and includes lawn areas that are vast and private.

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Each room enjoys large windows, which overlook the Plott Balsam range and a surrounding ridge of Balsam Mountain Preserve. Being able to view mountains while walking on the brick patio and lawn increases the livability of this home. The master bath features a large glass enclosed tumbled marble shower, heated towel racks, a double sink area and a Bain Ultra Air tub with a window above, allowing the bather to enjoy a view of the mountains. White wood shutters add a finishing touch to this area. 

Hemlocks were gathered on the property and sent to a local mill for exterior reverse board and batten walls. An old bridge was reinvented and used for the staircase, bar top and guest bathroom cabinet tops. The powder room barn door was built to continue the rustic element of this well-planned home. Poplar bark is used at the entrance and rear patio to offer texture to an already beautiful exterior. 

The home offers a harmonious feeling created by the choice of colors and elements. Careful planning and shifting of an existing Al Platt Architectural plan makes this home truly enjoyable. A mix of wood and drywall make the home very welcoming but not too rustic. Additional separate zone radiant heating can be found in the garage, where the floor has also been acid stained. 

For more information, visit www.barbaramatzick.com or www.balsammountainpreserve.com. 

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The 850-acre master-planned community includes villa condominiums, manor homes, custom cottages and mountain estates nestled in quiet, lush surroundings. Scheduled to construct more than 500 new homes in small enclaves of mountain-craftsman style streetscapes, Olde Mill and its developer – Norris Mitchell – is dedicated to providing a sustainable community. 

The completely refurbished villa condominiums start in the $200s and overlook the 18th green. Manor homes – situated close to the start of the course feature dramatic views of three holes, two course lakes and mountain terrain – start in the $300s while single-family cottages and estate homes range from $400,000 to over $1 million. 

The award-winning Nantahala – a 5-bedroom, 4-1/2-bath masterpiece designed by Garrell & Associates – exudes mountain-craftsman living. Priced at $850,000, this cedar and stone escape overlooks the 13th tee yet provides privacy for outdoor dining and relaxation. Featuring a theater, pub, billiards area, den, wine cellar and large two-story terrace for entertaining, the Nantahala also impresses with an off-set master suite boasting a stunning walk-through shower, his-and-her walk-in closets and home office/den. 

The estate – with three stone fireplaces and dramatic, interior cedar and stone columns includes premium Pella windows, Kohler fixtures, Rohl plumbing and a gourmet kitchen featuring amazing stonework with granite countertops, custom cabinets and GE Monogram appliances. 

“We build turn-key, primary or secondary residences at Olde Mill,” says Hagen Giles, General Manager at Olde Mill. “Year-round, seasonal or weekend getaway homeowners relish the relaxation and casual activities which define mountain club living as it should be.” 

For more information, visit www.oldemill.net or call 800.753.5005. 

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Located in one of Weston’s most prestigious neighborhoods, complete with views of Laurel Lake, this home is a rarity with its combined grace, charm and warmth. A showplace for sure, this home is a gracious keeper of lasting family memories. 

An Open House Charity Event hosted by listing agent Gail Lilley Zawacki is taking place next Tuesday, Sept. 22 at this property from 2-6 p.m. at 73 Lords Highway, Weston, CT. A silent auction will be held. Vendors Lynne Ostilly (bags, scarfs, jewelry, shoes, gifts); Arbonne Products (facial products based on natural, botanical principles); Rose Garden Boutique (men’s and women’s clothing and jewelry); and artwork by Celia Fradet, Victor Olson, Kerri Rosenthal and Eve Stockton will be on site. For more information about the property contact Gail Lilley Zawacki at 203-227-8424 (office) or direct at 203-682-9444. E-mail Gail at Gail@SouthernCT.com. 

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The final sale includes the real estate, business, equipment, furnishings, most decor and inventory at closing in addition to training on how to operate the business from the current owner. This property could also accommodate usage other than a restaurant. The high traffic location makes this setting ideal for business as well as its close proximity to the city middle school and next to the city flower memorial gardens.

For more information visit www.defianceohiohomes.com and to view a virtual tour, visit www.bryan-defiancehomes.com.

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To the left of the front door is a dramatic step-down formal living room with fabulous palladium windows, oak flooring and vaulted ceiling. An updated, sunny and spacious center island kitchen with new countertops and backsplash that includes stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting and tiled floor finish this room beautifully. There is a large separate breakfast area with extra bonus cabinetry, counter space and desk area. From here step out onto a large wood deck overlooking a lush green lawn. The generously-sized formal dining room with bow window and oak flooring will accommodate all your holiday quests. 

Relax at the end of the day in the luxurious Master Suite with two 9’ walk-in closets, separate shower and tub. The finished lower level includes a carpeted family room with glass doors that lead to a private fenced yard. There is a full bath, office and plenty of storage. The family room is large enough for a game or media room and has room for a guest or nanny suite. 

Four spacious, carpeted bedrooms and two full baths are located on the second level. The main bathroom has a tiled floor along with a vanity sink, shower and tub. Located in the hallway is a large linen closet along with pull down stairs to the attic for additional storage. 

This is a grand home for entertaining and everyday living and will satisfy on a number of levels. The bright, spacious rooms and flexible floor plan welcomes a variety of furnishings, tastes and lifestyles. This prime location offers quiet suburban living and is a wonderful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

This home is situated in a lovely neighborhood in the well-established St Cloud area of West Orange. Only a short drive or walk brings you to the St. Cloud Grade School, South Mountain Reservation, Stagg Field, William J. Codey Arena for ice skating and sporting events and Turtle Back Zoo. West Orange offers plenty of recreation i.e. golf, tennis, and swimming with a variety of restaurants and shops also within easy reach. The busy commuter will be delighted with the free shuttle service to the South Orange Train Station/Midtown Direct commuter trains. Or choose a short drive or walk to the nearby Park & Ride for the bus into NYC. This home is easily accessible to Rt. 280, the NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. Three Major bus lines service the area. Nearby upscale Short Hills and Livingston Malls will delight the shopper in the family.

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The grounds are perfectly manicured, with palms, pines, crepe myrtles and more. The Wisteria that has engulfed the arbor at the rear of the home is a perfect setting for photos and the spacious area of green grass provides the perfect spot for entertaining guests. In addition, the grounds feature a Koi fish pond with a bridge- all made of stone and includes a water fountain for a finishing touch.

Expect a resort-type lifestyle without ever leaving your own property. The stocked pond also is home to Mallards and Geese and the occasional bald eagle can be seen perched high in the trees.

For more information, visit www.aprilrager.com, or to view a video of the property, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_1rkqFfluE.

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The gourmet kitchen offers a stage that would please any chef with granite countertops, a Viking® range cooktop, SubZero® refrigerator and custom cabinets. Beautiful hardwood floors are featured in the entry foyer and kitchen, while the serene, well-appointed bathrooms include decorative designer tile in the soaking tubs and Kohler® fixtures. Additionally, the home boasts sophisticated crown moldings adorning the master bedrooms, living and dining rooms, and 10-ft. ceilings that are tastefully complimented by oversized windows and doors.

Amenities offered on The Plaza at Tenafly’s gated grounds are unparalleled. Residents of the community enjoy a part-time gateman and white-glove concierge to cater to their needs. A 4,522 square-foot clubhouse features a state-of-the-art fitness center, media room/theater, billiards room and an outdoor heated pool with sundeck and barbeque area. Each home includes two parking spaces and an underground garage features an abundance of guest parking.

Beyond the grounds of The Plaza at Tenafly, the borough of Tenafly offers something for everyone. The picturesque community is a convenient half-hour commute into Manhattan via the George Washington Bridge and boasts the state’s third-ranked school district and 9,000 acres of nearby parkland. Residents also enjoy a weekly greenmarket, which is a short walk from The Plaza at Tenafly grounds, and the Tenafly Nature Center, a 400 acre protected forest where residents can hike, show-shoe, view exhibits or simply take in the great outdoors.

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Ornamental Bartlett pear trees border the entrance to this exceptional property. Belgian block lines the driveway leading to the impressive entryway as well as to the porte cochere for protection in wet weather with an entrance into a large hallway with a powder room.

The two-story center hall with rich paneling has a wide stairway in a tower to the upstairs balcony, a powder room and a banded, wide-board cherry floor that continues into the gracious living room with a fireplace and French doors to a verandah, into the banquet-sized dining room with a tray ceiling and three exposures, and into the south-facing, book-lined paneled library with a fireplace and a wet bar.

The heart-of-the-house is a step-down family room with a stone fireplace, a coffered ceiling, French doors to a broad terrace and direct access to the country kitchen with glass doors to the terrace from the breakfast area in a window bay and every amenity for a gourmet cook, including two butler’s pantries and a total of nine sinks.

The mudroom has a full bathroom for use as a pool house, a door to the heated, three-car garage plus access to a billiards room/family room with a beamed cathedral ceiling and three exposures.

Upstairs is a luxurious master suite with a fireplace, a high tray ceiling, a door to a private balcony, two dressing rooms with large closets (one has room for a study) and two bathrooms (one with a steam shower) and a whirlpool bathtub room between them -; the ultimate master.

There are four additional en suite bedrooms with high ceilings and multiple exposures.

The lower level was designed for a huge wine cellar and a generous exercise room, plus amazing storage. This marvelous home was created for truly comfortable living with super top-of-the-line finished, limestone floors in bathrooms with nickel fixtures, other lovely wood floors, 2,300 square-feet of flagstone terraces and a stone fire pit for major cookouts.

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The home features four bedroom suites, a family room, media room, two offices and more. Granite patios with radiant heat surround the home, offering space for the outdoor spa, barbeques, gatherings and wildlife viewing- deer and elk roam the property. An attached apartment adds an additional bedroom, as well as a full kitchen, living area with a fireplace as well as a bath and dining area. A pool area is bounded by windows soaking up the south western sun with sliding doors which open out to the patio. An oversized three car garage with work room and mud area is attached, and a detached two car garage is an additional amenity.

Natural slate and stone, marble-faced fireplaces and vaulted ceilings are among the myriad of careful detail. The setting is breathtaking in every season, with a mountain backdrop at eye level.

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Just steps from the harbor and within walking distance to the best restaurants and shopping in town, this home offers the perfect combination of peace and tranquility.

The main residence is within the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th levels of the building while the 1st level is made up of a separate guest suite with 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The main level is currently used as a 4 bedroom, 4 full, 2 half bath residence, but the space could be easily reconfigured to have more or less bedrooms depending upon the owners needs.

The 2nd level is comprised of 2,500 square feet with a grand stairway from the entry level as well as 3 generous guest bedrooms, 3 full baths and a gym/office with a half bath. The stair hall offers library space as well as a large separate laundry room. The 3rd level is also 2,500 square feet and offers formal space including the kitchen and master suite. The formal living room flows from the stair hall and this room offers water views. The formal dining room features a pine surrounded fireplace reclaimed from the “commandant’s” room at the old Citadel, and fabric covered walls. The kitchen has everything you would expect: custom cabinetry, Subzero, Dacor cook top, balcony and a large butler’s pantry.

The master suite was recently updated with Waterworks fixtures, handsome marble vanities, spacious walk-in shower and a dressing room with generous storage. The 4th level is a one of a kind space that can be used for relaxing, entertaining as well as indoor/outdoor dining. The vaulted ceilings and panoramic harbor views make this space truly unique in Charleston. A full kitchen allows flexibility and guarantees constant use and enjoyment. There is an additional wet bar, powder room, outdoor shower, grill, plus cedar and general storage areas. The views are spectacular in all 4 directions: church steeples, Charleston skyline, Castle Pinckney, Fort Sumter-direct harbor views, sunrises and sunsets.

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This home is perfectly designed for indoor and outdoor entertaining. The stunning entry courtyard sets the tone with custom marble accents that compliment the mosaic gold leafed fountain.

The many balconies, decks and courtyards feature gas fire pits, lounging and sun-bathing areas, al fresco dining, a sparkling pool with gold leafed fountain, stainless steel gas appliances for barbequing, cozy outdoor retreats and a beautiful English garden. With luxurious design in mind you will be swept away by the unique materials and textures that thread through every room. The walls are works of art themselves, dressed in gorgeous fabrics and custom wallpapers.

The gleaming parquet, marble and tiled floors run flawlessly from one gorgeous room to the next, and highlight the impressive tray, solid beamed and plank ceilings. The defining element of this one-of-kind, splendid home is the incredible warmth and ease your family and friends will enjoy every time they cross its threshold. This home offers so much in grandeur and finery, but also in grace and style.

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This six bedroom, eight and one half-bathroom home has been impeccably maintained and updated to reflect the amenities necessary for 21st century living: a walled and gated location covering more than 27,000 square feet on Key Biscayne’s most prestigious, private street; 114-foot dock with 10-foot-plus water at dock and davits, impact windows and sliding doors; a 60KW generator that provides the security of knowing activities will continue regardless of the elements; expansive entertainment spaces, marble floors, soaring ceilings and teak finishes.

The kitchen setting is in the round with bay views that will delight any gourmet cook. Home has a four-car garage, billiard room, wine cellar, racquetball court with viewing area, gym, sauna, and steam shower. Pool overlooking the bay and outdoor dining area.

This is a home from which a serious yachtsman can enjoy luxurious living on one of South Florida’s most prized water locations. Listed at $24,950,000.

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The photo shows the living room/dining area/den of residence 3A at 120 Eleventh Avenue, measuring 50’ 11” X 29’ 0." The unit offers a 3367 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 and a half bath home. Price: $4,500,000

RISMEDIA, July 10, 2009-120 Eleventh Avenue, the West Chelsea classic loft structure with a varied, sometimes chequered past, has been dramatically redeveloped as luxury condominiums now offered for sale by Prudential Douglas Elliman’s Leonard Steinberg and Lida Drummond.

120 Eleventh Avenue completes a decade-long dream for its developers, Gianfranco Chicco and Robert Chandler of Puissance Enterprises. They have lived and worked in Chelsea, raising their families there. They have built award-winning healthcare public relations firm Chandler Chicco Agency into a full-service global practice with such clients as Bayer, Novartis and Pfizer. Now they have built West Chelsea’s first luxury loft building in over a decade that is based on a classical structure. Prices for five of its units range from $3.8 million to $6 million, while its two-penthouse triplex homes list at $17 million.

The history of 120 Eleventh Avenue dates to the early 1900s, serving New York City as a quarry and a produce distribution center. During the Industrial Era, the building was a Life Savers Mints factory. Later, as the creative community started migrating to Chelsea, its upper floors became photographer and artist lofts while the ground floor’s tenant was a well-known staple of NYC nightlife – the notorious leather bar, Spike Bar.

After “falling in love” with the space, Chicco and Chandler bought the building in 2000 to gut renovate the space and house its growing agency. Meanwhile, other significant changes were occurring nearby.

“Chelsea Piers and the galleries had come in and were attracting more people,” said Gianfranco Chicco. “Then, the new restaurants and West Side Park came in, plus the re-emergence of the High Line. West Chelsea was becoming a family-friendly neighborhood. It made more sense to turn 120 Eleventh Avenue into a residential building.”

The partners realized 120 Eleventh Avenue’s design required special care to stand out from the “me too” boxes that were sprouting up around West Chelsea. In particular, they wanted to avoid “the starchitect syndrome” – a situation where a famous architect’s image takes precedence over a building’s beauty, honesty, and solidity. Instead, the design needed to reflect what differentiates them as developers – a genuine passion for Chelsea and its people.

In fact, Bob Chandler often talks about the mission to preserve the neighborhood he has been part of for more than 30 years. “By integrating the character and richness of prewar Chelsea into a space with all manner of modern services, the residents of 120 Eleventh can enjoy the integrity and charm of old New York with the ease and convenience of living in our digital age,” he said.

James Harkrider of Studio D+ Form had developed the office space on West 15th Street that houses Chicco and Chandler’s public relations agency. For 120 Eleventh Avenue, he shared their vision of placing attention on its design heritage.

“Our challenge was to gracefully merge 21st Century home living into a 20th century classical building envelope,” said Harkrider. “The design had to retain existing elements within the modern palette. It also had to be done in such a way that they complimented one another.”

Harkrider’s approach included the thoughtful application of technology, materials and landscape. Also shaping the design was the opportunity to use the building’s setting between the Hudson River and the High Line. The completed residential building offers both great views and quality of light, while adding character to the Manhattan skyline.

Now on sale, 120 Eleventh Avenue has five loft residences and two penthouses. They range from a 3,313-sq. -ft. 3-bedroom, 2 ½-bath unit to a 4,017 sq. ft. half-floor unit to a 4-bedroom with study and 3 ½ baths. Each features expansive interiors with 10 ½ -foot ceilings, oversized windows, restored original hardwood floors, cast-iron columns and vintage brick walls. The two penthouse triplexes are, respectively, 5-bedroom, 6-bath 6,519-sq.-ft., and 4-bedroom, 4-bath 6,557-sq.-ft. homes with gigantic terraces. The dramatic impact of each is highlighted by 20-ft. ceilings and a wall of glass that overlooks the Hudson River.

All residents have direct elevator access, pocket doors through-out, private on-site storage space, spa-like windowed bathrooms with finishes by Boffi and Ann Sacks, and kitchen details that include Miele, Gaggenau, and SubZero appliances. Amenities include daytime doorman and 24-hour “virtual doorman” service, and one-year complimentary membership to Chelsea Piers for two residents per home.

For more information, visit www.120eleventh.com.

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