455 West 22nd Street 1A, a jewel in the Chelsea Historic District, will take your breath away. Nestled in a townhouse on a tree-lined block, this sophisticated and glamorous 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom duplex home occupies the entire parlor level and garden level of the building. The interior offers the luxury of a meticulous and beautiful gut renovation.    The Duplex parlor-level entrance opens into a spacious square hallway with 12ft ceiling and a large, architecturally stunning, open staircase descending to a lavish entertaining suite. A large open kitchen and handsome, sun-filled great room with wood burning fireplace flow into the well-landscaped terraced garden where privacy and tranquility reign. The grand 600sf garden is replete with attractive plantings and topiary, the greenery of adjacent gardens and direct sunlight. It has generous seating and dining area with grill. The kitchen features top of the line appliances, fine finishes and a dining banquette. The first level also offers a bedroom, full bathroom, and laundry room with W/D.    On the parlor level is the elegant and refined Master Bedroom suite with a wood burning fireplace and two gorgeous sets of French-doors opening onto an 80 square foot balcony that overlooks the lush garden below. There is generous built-in storage and closets. The en-suite bathroom features a dual vanity with white Carrera marble throughout. A second bedroom has an adjacent bathroom and features a wood burning fireplace and two full-length windows facing south, overlooking its front courtyard and foliage.    Located in the heart of West Chelsea's dynamic and world-class art scene, on one of the most alluring and picturesque blocks across from Clement Clarke Moore Park, and in close proximity to the Highline, Chelsea Market and Avenues School. Together with its enchanting interior design, the Garden Apartment at 455 West 22nd Street is irresistible. New mechanicals including CAC and irrigation in the garden. Pets welcome.