252 Seventh Avenue   Unit 12X

This 12th-floor loft in the Chelsea Mercantile has been adorned to perfection by its owner, designer Christopher Hyland. From floor to ceiling, 12-inch high baseboards to wood-and-plaster crown moldings, Hyland has brought his passion for fine architecture and exquisite interior design to life in this 12-room masterpiece, his tribute to Greek Revival. A stone-tiled vestibule greets you upon entry and ushers you in to the art gallery at the heart of the apartment. Surrounding rooms include a breakfast room, gym, library with battlement bookcases, Doric column-flanked double drawing rooms, a Gothic kitchen of hand-carved oak, five full baths and a floor plan that can be configured into three to five bedrooms. 8-foot-high mahogany double doors and 10- to 12-foot ceilings allow for a spacious, open atmosphere that can quickly be transformed to cozy privacy. Hyland s handpicked d cor weaves in cultures from all over the world and features custom wall coverings, rugs and window treatments from his world-renowned textile collection. Over the past 10 years, this luxurious home has hosted dozens of parties and benefits, entertaining some of New York s top philanthropists. Contact us to schedule a tour of this impeccably decorated Chelsea gem.