The word "loft"Translated from English means" attic ". Today, lofts are called dwellings, equipped in buildings of former factories and other industrial facilities.
Engineers and interior designers are happy to undertake the design and arrangement of such living spaces. The result of the remodeling is so impressive that the cost of a loft is comparable to that of a luxury premium apartment. Our today's selection contains Top 10 most interesting loft-style properties, the price of which "starts" from several million US dollars.
10. Residence on Searles Road "Johannes Loft" (London, $ 2.4 million)
Apartments with an area of 278 sq. meters are located in a former school building. There is a living room, 2 bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom and a study. The ceiling height reaches 6.7 meters, part of the room is made in two levels. From the upper level there is an exit to the roof, where a terrace is equipped.
9. Perry Street Loft (New York, $ 14 million)
The total area of the apartment is 752 sq. meters, ceiling height - 5 meters. This classic loft has been set up on the site of a former utility room with concrete walls and steel staircases. Today there are 5 bedrooms, 11 other rooms and 4 bathrooms, finished with high quality modern materials, wood and leather.
8. Apartments on Hubert Street (New York, $ 17.5 million)
The building in which the loft is located has served as both the office of the American Express company and a multi-level parking lot. The area of the apartment is 390 sq. meters and includes 3 bedrooms, 8 rooms and 3 bathrooms. The interior uses such expensive materials as marble, precious wood and bronze.
7. 77th Street Loft, Upper Westside (New York, $ 17.5 million)
In the spacious living room of this loft, the ceiling height reaches 7.3 meters, and one of the walls is almost completely occupied by a panoramic window. The total area of the dwelling is 390 sq. meters. The interior is made in a mixture of modern style with elements of medieval architecture: frescoes, fireplaces and stucco.
6. Apartments on Crosby Street (New York, $ 17.95 million)
Apartments on three levels have an area of 573 sq. meters and accommodate 5 bedrooms and 16 other rooms, as well as a spacious terrace with an area of 279 sq. meters. The former owners of the loft include Alicia Kiss and Lenny Kravitz.
5. Loft on Broome Street, Soho (New York, $ 19.5 million)
The 709 square meters apartment contains 10 rooms, 5 bathrooms and a terrace with a private garden. The former industrial building, which houses the apartments, was built in 1873. This dwelling is an example of a classic loft.
4. Loft on Houston Street at Beethoven Hall (New York, $ 25 million)
To make the premises of the former concert hall look like a classic loft, the walls in the apartments are made of non-plastered bricks, and a few furniture is made of expensive solid wood. On an area of 630 square meters, there are 4 bedrooms, 11 other rooms and 3 bathrooms. The ceiling height in the living room is 9.7 meters.
3. Loft Residence at Chesham Place (London, $ 25.6 million)
The area, which houses one of the most interesting loft-style properties, is very popular with the elite of British society. The living room, dining room, kitchen and 4 bedrooms are located on three levels and a total area of 420 square meters.
2. Apartments on 5th Avenue (New York, $ 33.5 million)
The three-story loft is located on one of the most expensive streets in the world. The apartments are classified as “soft loft” housing, as they are not located in a former industrial building, but on the upper floors of the Plaza Hotel. The residence consists of 4 bedrooms, a terrace, a library and 10 rooms with an area of 587 sq. meters. The apartment has a separate lift.
1. Sky Loft on Hudson Street (New York, $ 48 million)
The duplex apartments are 696 sq. meters. 4 bedrooms, 8 rooms, 4 bathrooms and a terrace with seating areas and barbecues are located on the upper floors of a high-rise building in the city center. The ceiling height in the living room is impressive - 5.5 meters. The interior is filled with air and light, and the windows offer breathtaking views of the Hudson River and Manhattan.