218 E 25th St, New York, NY 10010

Former home of the famed sculpture studio Rochette & Parzini, this extraordinary 5,000+/- square foot building combines the privacy of a townhouse with the voluminous loft-like aesthetic of downtown artist's studios. Upon entering the 4-story home, past a windowed home office, bathroom and kitchen, the eye is immediately struck by the palatial dimensions of the living/entertaining area, which boasts ceiling heights of 25' in places. This grand space is bathed in sunlight by three massive skylights and three large West-facing windows. The current owner, noted photographer Clara Aich, has long used the space as an informal "salon" for musical performances, plays and other inspired gatherings for friends and family. A dramatic wooden staircase at the far end of the room ascends to a windowed mezzanine which doubles as a sleeping loft for guests. Underneath the mezzanine is a sauna and storage area.nnA staircase along the East wall provides access to the sumptuous primary bedroom suite, which overlooks the living/entertaining area through sliding glass panels. The bedroom includes a bespoke steel and brass bathroom with shower, sink and toilet, as well as a vintage tub which sits invitingly in front of a wood-burning fireplace. Completing the bedroom is a "breakfast kitchenette" with sink and fridge.nnThe townhouse has a separate staircase leading from the ground floor entry to a remarkable duplex on the third and fourth floors. The duplex is fully independent of the rest of the