Edith the Cat

There are two things in this loft apartment in the Gramercy Park neighbourhood that you might not typically expect to see. The first is a baby grand piano (how did they get it up to the top storey is what we want to know), the second is the resident cat called Edith. Previous guests will attest to the fact that her presence is completely stress-free and even adds to the cosy factor when you're lounging about. This home has obviously been designed by somebody with an artistic outlook, as the walls are covered in prints and the shelves are jam-packed with books. Although we're guessing you didn't come to The Big Apple to just read. Go out the front door and you're on Park Avenue, right in the middle of Manhattan. Walk twenty minutes to your right and you'll reach the Chrysler Building, Ten minutes in the other direction will get you to the farmers' market at Union Square.

Home truths:
* There's no TV in the apartment, although you'll find plenty of books and a piano
* The host kindly asks guests to feed Edith twice a day and they will stop by periodically to take care of her litter
* Park Avenue can become quite busy, especially during rush hour, so there might be some background noise
*There are no steps in the home and an elevator will take you to the front door
*There's no parking space with this property, although you can find paid spots nearby