perched proudly on the top 2 floors of a handsomely maintained boutique elevator townhouse is the perfect 1 bedroom duplex apartment. there are very few opportunities in the west chelsea neighborhood for such a unique and intimate home that incorporates all the correct and desirable features such as a washer and dryer, wood burning fireplace and south facing terrace. the current owner has thoroughly renovated throughout including a new kitchen with open breakfast bar, modern bathroom, refinished original hard wood floors and sizable custom fitted closets. from both the 2nd floor bedroom and from the stair hall, glass doors open on to a contiguous terrace outfitted with hand crafted wood decking and mature plantings. it is a comfortable retreat tucked behind the eaves of the townhouse roof line for complete seclusion and privacy while still pleasantly washed in sunlight throughout the day. views from the terrace, as well as from the large living room windows, are of open sky underlined by neighboring townhouse rooftops and the slate peaks and church tower of the historic chelsea theological seminary a block away. this beautiful townhouse coop is located on a serene townhouse block positioned between the hudson river, elevated highline promenade and the coveted clement clarke moore neighborhood park with child's playground to the west, and a dynamic mix of restaurants, pastry shops, and vibrant coffee houses to the east. the a/c/e subway lines and every modern day convenience are just a few short blocks away.