Chelsea Mercantile at 252 7th Ave. #12X

Acclaimed designer Christopher Hyland’s transformation of his 12th floor loft in The Chelsea Mercantile is the culmination of a half-century-long dream and an achievement truly unique in Manhattan real estate. It is a meticulous and uncompromising vision applied exclusively to a single 12-room apartment, capturing a grand classical aesthetic on a very intimate scale. Every detail of the apartment has been specifically imagined and executed by Mr. Hyland, reflecting his architectural acuity and passion. The aesthetic was implemented by the steady hand of a connoisseur, including 10- to 12-foot ceilings, grand wood-and-plaster crown moldings, 12-inch-high baseboards, custom-built solid mahogany and mahogany-veneer doors with classical entablatures, Monticello-inspired pediments and custom-finished brass hardware, and friezes reminiscent of the Parthenon. A vestibule with 24-inch-square stone tiles leads to a central picture gallery resplendent with art, as is the entire apartment. The residence includes a spacious Gothic kitchen fashioned in hand-carved oak with a Renaissance-style arch and hundreds of decorative chestnuts, double drawing rooms framed by stately baseless Sicilian-Doric columns, a library with custom-built crenellated bookcases, and three to five bedrooms and five full bathrooms. The entire design and decoration of the apartment was conceived by Mr. Hyland. The furniture, rugs and window treatments, custom-designed by him using opulent fabrics from his company’s unparalleled collection, blend seamlessly with the architecture. A classical key-pattern in the crown molding matches a similar design in the handmade rug and the carving encircling the alabaster lantern in the central picture gallery. Many other subtle yet profound and elegant details appear throughout the apartment. This truly is a one-of-a-kind residence. Please contact a member of the sales team to schedule a viewing.