This palatial duplex, with a beautiful terrace, occupies the 3rd and 4th floors of a discrete boutique condominium with key-locked elevator (accessible on both floors) and video intercom. A rare one-of-a-kind home, (originally 5 bedrooms), loft #3/4 is a 3 bedroom/3 bath 3,700 sq ft expanse of amazing space enhanced by soaring ceilings (12'7" & 11'4"), 3 exposures, 2 fireplaces, a massive private terrace, exposed brick walls, central AC, and beautiful hardwood floors. Enter the entertaining level on the 4th floor to discover the sunny corner living room with wood burning fireplace and north & western exposure offering open city views through oversized (6'10) windows. A wide hallway (with full bath) leads to the enormous kitchen/dining room anchored by a wall of 9'7 windows and doors that open to the huge (approx. 650 sq ft) east facing landscaped terrace; perfect for dining al fresco and entertaining. With top of the line appliances such as a stainless Thermador oven and four burner stove with grill, Subzero refrigerator, maple cabinets and a granite island with seating for four & an additional sink, this beautiful open kitchen is a chef's dream. Descend the beautiful metal and wooden staircase to the inviting oversized den that serves as the nexus of the bedroom level with an adjoining laundry room with trough sink, and full bathroom. Conveniently situated on the far end of this level, the large master bedroom has a wall of west facing windows, gas fireplace, and en-suite bath with separate shower, large jacuzzi tub, dual vanities & WC. On the opposite end and via a spacious skylit hallway, are the other 2 generously proportioned bedrooms & a balcony. 259 Bowery is located at the epicenter of Downtown's most vibrant neighborhood, steps from Whole Foods, great restaurants, boutiques, cafes, art galleries and major transportation.