SOHO style loft near the famed Rondout District of Kingston. This stunning single level Manhattan style loft boast 12' high ceilings, exposed brick walls, gas fireplace, and a classic open floor plan of a traditional city loft. Welcome to the Academy Lofts an elegant and beautifully appointed conversion of an Historic 1890 brick school house. The building is located on stately W. Chestnut Street and features 18 individually designed lofts, this unit is an end unit, which is accessed from the ground floor with no units above it, offering privacy, quiet and three huge skylights, which shower the space with natural light. The high ceilings and open floor plan gives this home a grand sense of spaciousness and elegance. Immediately upon entering the 12' X 13' foyer space you can can feel its expansiveness. This area currently being used as a dining area flows seamlessly into the massive 16.5'' X 29.5' great room and open kitchen space. The exposed brick walls and gas fireplace offer comfortable and engaging place to entertain both intimate and large gatherings. Then kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and breakfast bar.. The generous 17'X16' master bedroom truly offers a hotel-suite sized space, accompanied by a luxurious 8' X 12' en-suite bath complete with spa-tub. Just outside the the bathroom there is a full sized washer and dryer. There is also private off street parking and an accessible roof top deck that is great for entertaining and outdoor grilling. All of this is located within walking distance or a short drive the bustling Historic Kingston waterfront with it's myriad of restaurants, promenades, walkways and attractions.