Thanks to an exquisite designer renovation, this remarkable two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom duplex with a gorgeous private terrace captures historic townhouse elegance completely in step with contemporary Chelsea's dynamic appeal.

 

 Spanning nearly 1,600 square feet, this glamorous residence welcomes lavish living and entertaining with ceilings that soar 14 feet over chevron hardwood floors and walls of oversized windows. The breathtaking living room tempts you inside with its stately   fireplace and dramatic designer lighting. A row of ornate French doors opens to a wide south-facing terrace featuring imported Mexican tile and lush garden views. The adjacent powder room is finished with Hermes wallpaper, nodding to the masterful designer   details found throughout the home. Enjoy lively gatherings in the large dining area flanked by a magazine-worthy open kitchen. Sleek dark cabinetry and bold Saint Laurent marble surround elite stainless steel appliances, including a Gaggenau cooktop and oven,   a Sub-Zero refrigerator and a Miele dishwasher.

 

 Retractable doors reveal the first of two spectacular bedroom suites. This main-floor sanctuary, ideally suitable as a bedroom or luxurious study, impresses with a fireplace and walk-in closet. The en suite bathroom is a spa-inspired oasis featuring a soaking   tub, rain shower, Boffi vanity and large-format tile under intricate wood-trimmed ceilings. Descend the glass-enclosed staircase to discover a secondary suite offering rows of adjacent closets and a private bathroom with a dazzling emerald-green walk-in shower.   An in-unite washer-dryer completes this sophisticated residence.

 

 Located within the Chelsea Historic District, 442 West 23rd Street is a beautiful Italianate home built in 1855. This handsome row of historic brownstones, now known as the Fitzroy Townhouses, deliver boutique co-op living.

 

 In this prime location, you're surrounded by the best of Chelsea's vibrant amenities and residential quality of life. The High Line is less than a block away, with Chelsea Piers, Little Island and 500-acre Hudson River Park further on. Chelsea Market, Whole   Foods, Trader Joe's and Eataly provide endless culinary delights, while the Whitney and numerous galleries deliver a feast for the eyes. Transportation is effortless thanks to A/C/E, 1/2 and PATH trains, excellent bus service and CitiBike stations all nearby.