For much of the 20th century, an elevated freight rail line cut through Manhattan ’s West Side. When the lower section of the railway was closed in 1980, the abandoned tracks soon became unsightly and overgrown, and the rail line was headed for demolition until the local Chelsea neighborhood community stepped in to transform the elevated eyesore into a 1.5-mile-long public parkway known as the High Line .
The Caledonia, a luxury condominium on West 17th Street, was the first residential building constructed along the revived viaduct in 2006, and the first to offer residents direct access to the so-called “park in the sky.” And now, a light-filed apartment in the building has been hoisted onto the market with a whopping 1,700 square feet of private outdoor space that takes design inspo from the famed High Line. “This terrace provides space for entertaining or simply relaxing at home.
It is a true sanctuary in the city,” notes the listing, which is being represented by Joseph Pullen of The Corcoran Group. Asking a speck under $7 million , the four-bedroom spread’s outdoor oasis—said to be one of the largest in the neighborhood—was curated by acclaimed landscape design firm Harrison Green. Here, you’ll find separate zones for entertaining, dining, lounging, and recreation.
Plus, it sports an automated irrigation system to keep the naturalistic meadow-style garden looking lush, along with custom lighting, an integrated AV system, and sweeping views that span fro.