rare opportunity to live in this romantic penthouse home that is located on one of the nicest, tree-lined blocks in historic west chelsea. a charming cobbled courtyard leads to a secret back carriage house where you’ll find this peaceful top-floor residence featuring a private roof garden. enter a quaint sky-lit living room with original wood-beamed ceilings, australian eucalyptus hardwood floors, and treetop views through a wall of french windows. the sky-lit windowed kitchen is cleverly designed to maximize space and features custom maple cabinetry, slate floors, and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances including a northland prochef refrigerator, amica oven, fisher & paykel dishwasher, and a vinotemp 26-bottle temperature-controlled wine fridge. off the living room, there is a sun-filled, south-facing bedroom with ample closets, and a tastefully renovated bathroom. the magic continues upstairs, with a fully irrigated landscaped roof garden surrounded by trees for comfort and privacy. additional amenities include central air conditioning and an lg washer-dryer. built in 1850 as a foundry, samuel bath thomas converted the ovens (now beneath the courtyard) for his eponymous english muffins. the residential co-op, aptly named “the muffin house”, was formed in 1982 with 11 unique and charm-filled residences. the building is ideally situated mid-block across from the historic st. peter’s episcopal church, the atlantic theater, and just moments to the neighborhood’s numerous cafes, restaurants, chelsea piers, and the highline park. enjoy a unique and quiet lifestyle right in the heart of chelsea’s landmark district.