This stunning residence comprises a full floor of a grand 33-foot wide bow-front townhouse. Beautifully renovated, with central A/C, the apartment features exceptional 11’4” tall ceilings, period crown moldings, custom millwork, wide plank oak floors, four original fireplaces including 1 wood-burning, and a private outdoor terrace. With a European sensibility, it offers an ideal split 2 bedroom 2 bath layout, with a gracious flow for entertaining, and is perfectly located at the center of Manhattan just 1.5 blocks from Union Square. A gracious entry foyer is centered between the two entertaining spaces and has large archways with double doors opening onto each. This affords wonderful sightlines stretching more than 60 feet from the front to the rear of the apartment, with beautiful natural light on both sides. The living room exudes a sense of warmth and elegance, with an original fireplace mantle and oversized windows overlooking tranquil and tree-lined West 16th Street. The open plan dining room / kitchen boasts a built-in banquette for informal eating as well as ample space for a large dining table for larger gatherings. The open chef's kitchen is finished in Calacatta Gold marble, has a Viking stove, Miele dishwasher and custom kitchen cabinetry with extensive built-in storage. Additional features include a large pantry, a large capacity LG washer and a vented dryer. A glass door opens to the perfectly placed terrace, fully clad in wood, with a built-in banquette and offering ample room to enjoy a morning coffee or to host a dinner party al fresco. The stylish primary suite is an oasis of quiet and calm, with a walk-in closet as well as extensive built-in closets and a fireplace. An ensuite Calacatta Gold marble-clad bathroom has a shower, separate deep soaking tub, and double vanity sinks. The second bedroom is adjacent to the living room and has another fireplace and a charming window seat. A second full bathroom off the entry hall is also styled in marble. Built in 1846, 9 West 16th Street was built in the Greek Revival style and is one of downtown’s few remaining mansion-sized nineteenth century townhomes. This boutique cooperative has an elevator, and consists of seven apartments spread over five floors. Conveniently located at the crossroads of the Flatiron, Greenwich Village, Chelsea, and Union Square neighborhoods, it is just moments away from Union Square Park and the Farmers Market, almost every major subway line, and close to many of the city’s greatest restaurants, cafes and shopping destinations.