50 Ave A #PH6A

Enjoy East Village penthouse living at its finest in this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom triplex filled with modern designer details, private outdoor spaces, working fireplace and spectacular city views. With high ceilings, central heat and air, video intercom and three open exposures facing East, North and South, this one-of a kind penthouse offers unprecedented views and luxury.

This three-story showplace is a chic and stylish respite from the city and a haven for indoor-outdoor living. The light-filled living room and top floor library carries a rhythmic energy thanks to its multiple open exposures and wall of east-facing windows. Custom cabinetry, wide plank oak floors and stone tile accent the wood burning fireplace. Challenge your culinary skills in the gorgeous chef's kitchen featuring a fully vented gas range with state-of-the-art appliances surrounded by marble countertops and a massive breakfast bar/island.

The adjacent bright living room boasts a rare gem: a working fireplace, as well as a dining area perfect for a dinner party. Just outside is the main floor's spacious south facing terrace, perfect for grilling or Sunday morning coffee in a quiet setting overlooking the neighboring courtyards. This floor also has a full Carrara marble bath with large step in shower.

An internal spiral staircase takes you to the bedroom quarters below or to the library above. Going down to the floor below you arrive at the apartment's second entrance with elevator access. Both bedrooms have full floor-to-ceiling greenhouse style windows bordered entirely by a planting terrace allowing for light and providing privacy.

The peaceful master bedroom includes a large walk-in custom closet, east facing greenhouse and its own sitting area with fantastic northeastern light. The second bedroom gets southeastern light and has plenty of room for a king-sized bed and a desk. This floor has its own elevator access, full, tiled marble bathroom with a large tub and a vented washer/dryer. Take the staircase up to the magical third level library and huge private roof terrace. With up to 12' high ceilings and a greenhouse style wall of windows that overlook the gorgeous neighboring church, as well as offering sightlines to midtown and the Manhattan skyline at night. Floor to ceiling custom built oak bookshelves offer tremendous storage and make this room perfect for a library, tv room, or third bedroom. Saving the best for last, this incredible room leads to the amazing private roof deck with plenty of space for dining or lounging with unmatched views of the surrounding village below and the rest of the city in the distance, making it feel like a sanctuary in the city.The prime 16-unit building between 3rd and 4th streets offers stellar convenience. Nearby, you'll find some of Manhattan's hippest and most-lauded restaurants, small boutique shopping, and plenty of supermarkets, including one next door and the gourmet Union Market a quick 2 blocks away. You'll also find playgrounds and community gardens in every direction. It takes less than 5 minutes to access the F train to the west, the Lower East Side to the South and Tompkins Square Park to the North. This lively and bustling neighborhood gets better and better by the minute with new amenities popping up all the time. This rare and unexpected gem in the best city in the world is what dreams are made of!