540 West 28th Street Chelsea Apartment For Sale

A private, southern terrace like no other in the HIghLine area. Discover a rare and tranquil urban retreat in this exceptional split 2-bedroom, 2-bath home, featuring an expansive south-facing outdoor living space. A private sanctuary like this is rarely found at this price point, and offers an almost 800 SF outdoor space perched over a quiet landscaped courtyard garden below. The terrace, running the full length of the home's interior, provides ample space for relaxation, dining, and entertaining. Three separate automated, retractable awnings protect these areas from the direct southern sun. A low brick wall adds privacy and texture, while mature landscaping includes custom planters with Cr pe Myrtle trees, Golden Arborvitae evergreens, Climbing roses, Sedum plants, and privacy hedges of Pinnacle hydrangea and azaleas, all maintained by an automated watering system. An electric outdoor grill, surround sound audio/visual system, and dining table for eight enhance this outdoor oasis.
Inside, the sophisticated custom interiors feature imported marble and travertine, fine walnut cabinetry, book-matched natural solid walnut pocket and pivot doors, wide plank oak floors, and stone window sills. The sun-flooded open great room, with living and dining areas and an elegant galley kitchen, boasts large windows overlooking the terrace and a striking double-sided travertine marble slab fireplace wall. The two bedrooms and bathrooms are thoughtfully positioned on either side of the space, while a proper foyer with generous closet space and large art walls leads from the front door. The home includes built-in closets, indirect lighting control systems, automated shades, a dedicated audio/visual rack, Sonos home audio system, built-in hidden televisions, Nest individual climate controls, and an efficient HVAC heat pump system.
The chic galley kitchen, with honed black granite countertops and cherry cabinetry, is equipped with top-of-the-line appliances including a Miele dishwasher, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bertazzoni Italian gas range with exterior venting hood, Viking microwave, and a two-temperature zone wine refrigerator.
The primary suite, a tranquil haven behind a solid walnut pivot door, features a picture window with views of the lush terrace, walnut wood accents, an inset dry bar, and a travertine marble fireplace. Additional features include automated shades, NEST climate control, and an integrated audio system. The en-suite bathroom offers seamless full slab marble floors, thick glass walls, a deep double vanity in rich walnut with a spacious built-in medicine cabinet and integrated mirror TV, private bidet toilet, high-end European fixtures, and an extra-large marble steam shower for two with dual benches and rain shower. The second bedroom suite, with a picture window, built-in automated bed, refined built-in shelving and over-size closet, is separated from the main room by a discreet pocket door, ensuring full guest privacy.
The quiet, boutique luxury building offers high-level amenities and services, including a 24-hour doorman, renovated lobby, landscaped roof terrace with wet bar and grill, quiet courtyard garden, cold storage, state of the art gym and a HighLine entrance on the block. Enjoy the new cultural heart of downtown: major contemporary art galleries, Michelin-rated restaurants, and the celebrated Avenues School, High Line, Hudson River Park, The Shed and Hudson Yards. Whole Foods, the 7 train and Blade Heliport are all within a few blocks.
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