This $585K Village studio makes a fine pied-a-terre in a fabulous neighborhood

All photos courtesy of Gloria Kilbourne

This compact West Village co-op in the Halloran, a converted loft building at 9 Barrow Street , might be quite a find for someone seeking a downtown hideaway. Asking $585,000, the renovated studio has maintained its elegant pre-war charm in the form of wood beams and barrel-vaulted brick ceilings; a modern renovation has conferred efficiency in the form of a Murphy bed and a compact, capable kitchen.

A long foyer is lined with closets to keep luggage and clutter behind closed doors. An updated tiled bath is tucked in here as well.

The main space is anchored by a hefty wooden beam above a 19th-century column that also acts to divide the living and sleeping spaces. Exposed brick provides contrast to the dark wood flooring. A sleek stainless steel