Maisha ya mtindo wa nyumba ya townhouse yanapata uhai katika duplex hii nzuri ya kiwango cha bustani, iliyosasishwa kwa umaridadi, yenye vyumba viwili vya kulala pamoja na chumba cha ziada, bafu mbili na nusu, bustani ya faragha ya kuvutia, viwango viwili vya maeneo ya ndani na nje ya burudani, na eneo bora kabisa katikati ya Chelsea.

Ndani ya kondominiamu hii yenye ukubwa wa karibu futi za mraba 1,600, dari ndefu zilizopambwa kwa taa zilizozama na mapambo ya crown molding zinasimama juu ya sakafu pana za mbao ngumu za mwaloni wa Norway, kuta kubwa zinazofaa kwa sanaa, na madirisha mapya ya kiwango cha juu yanayoelekea kaskazini na kusini. Foyer yenye kuvutia, iliyo na kabati kubwa la kuingia ndani na chumba kizuri cha unga kilichomalizwa kwa marumaru, inakukaribisha kwa uchangamfu. Mbele, jikoni yako ya ndoto inakusubiri ikiwa na makabati maalum ya kifahari ya Spazzi yanayofika kutoka sakafuni hadi dari, kaunta na kingo za nyuma za Calacatta Gold, pamoja na ukuta mzima wa nafasi za kuhifadhia vyakula na kaunta zenye milango ya kioo. Kupika hapa ni furaha kutokana na vifaa vya kisasa vya kiwango cha juu, vikiwemo jiko la Wolf lenye mfumo wa kutoa hewa nje, friji la Sub-Zero, na mashine ya kuosha vyombo ya Bosch. Chumba kikubwa cha sebule/chumba cha kulia kilicho karibu kinakualika upumzike na kuburudisha wageni ukiwa kando ya madirisha makubwa ya Palladian yanayoweka mwanga wa asili na mandhari ya bustani ya kijani kibichi iliyo mbele.

Katika mrengo tofauti kwenye kiwango hiki, chumba chako halisi kikuu cha kulala kinakupa utulivu wa hali ya juu, kikiwa upande wa nyuma na kikielekea kusini penye mwanga mwingi. Lala kwa amani au furahia kusoma kitabu katika chumba hiki kipana chenye nafasi ya kitanda cha ukubwa wa king, eneo la kukalia, na ukuta mzima wa makabati maalum. Katika bafu la spa lililounganishwa na chumba hicho, utapata mapambo ya marumaru, beseni refu la kuogea/bafu la kuoga, na sakafu zenye joto. Kutoka kwenye chumba kikuu, ukuta mzima wa madirisha na milango ya Kifaransa hufunguka moja kwa moja kuelekea bustani ya nyuma yenye kuvutia — eneo la mapumziko la karibu futi za mraba 550, lililojaa vitanda vya maua vilivyotunzwa kwa ustadi, mawe mazuri ya kutengeneza njia, mapambo ya trelli yenye kuvutia na mimea iliyokomaa. Miunganisho ya umeme na maji hurahisisha kilimo cha bustani na kula chakula nje katika kimbilio hili la kipekee.

Ngazi ya kifahari inakupeleka kwenye kiwango cha chini chenye matumizi mengi, kilicho na dari refu isivyo kawaida na madirisha yenye mwanga mwingi. Geuza nafasi hii iwe chumba kizuri cha familia, sebule ya kutazama filamu, ukumbi wa mazoezi au chumba cha michezo, na ufurahie urahisi wa sehemu ya ofisi ya nyumbani iliyo na mlango wa kwenda nje. Chumba cha pili cha kulala kwenye kiwango hiki kina bafu kamili lililo karibu, huku chumba kikubwa cha kufulia kikiwa na mashine ya kufua na kukausha ya Whirlpool iliyopangwa kwa safu pamoja na nafasi ya kuhifadhia. Mfumo wa kati wa HVAC na spika zilizounganishwa huongeza starehe na urahisi katika makazi haya ya Chelsea yaliyo tayari kuhamia.

The Catherine inatoa mifumo mipya kabisa na anasa za kisasa katika jengo maridadi lenye msukumo wa usanifu wa kabla ya vita, lililojengwa upya na kukamilishwa mwaka wa 2017. Wakazi wa kondominiamu hii ya kipekee yenye vitengo vitano wanafurahia intercom ya video, mfumo wa mhudumu wa mlango wa mtandaoni, na ulinzi wa video.

Kutoka kwenye mtaa huu wenye miti pande zote, uko hatua chache tu kutoka kwenye vivutio na huduma zinazofanya maisha ya Chelsea yatamanike sana. Migahawa mizuri na maeneo maarufu ya burudani za usiku yamepangwa kando ya mitaa ya karibu, huku wapenda vyakula wakifurahia ukaribu wa Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Eataly na Fairway. Tembelea maghala maarufu ya sanaa ya Chelsea na maeneo yake ya burudani, na ufurahie maeneo ya nje ya kuvutia katika Madison Square Park, The High Line, Hudson River Park na Chelsea Piers. Treni za karibu za A/C/E, 1 na L, huduma bora za mabasi, pamoja na CitiBikes, zinakuwezesha kufikia sehemu nyingine za jiji kwa urahisi.

Townhouse-like living comes to life in this beautifully updated two-bedroom plus den, two-and-a-half-bathroom garden-level duplex, featuring a stunning private garden, two levels of indoor and outdoor entertaining areas, and an exceptional location in the heart of Chelsea.

Inside this nearly 1,600-square-foot condominium, tall ceilings trimmed with recessed lighting and crown molding rise above wide-plank Norwegian oak hardwood floors, expansive art walls, and new, high-end windows facing north and south. A gracious foyer with an oversized walk-in closet and gorgeous marble powder room makes a warm welcome. Ahead, your dream kitchen awaits with elegant floor-to-ceiling Spazzi custom cabinetry, Calacatta gold countertops and backsplashes, and a full wall of glass-front pantry and counter space. Cooking is a joy with top-of-the-line appliances, including a vented Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and Bosch dishwasher. The generously sized adjacent living/dining room invites you to relax and entertain alongside dramatic Palladian windows that frame natural light and evergreen forecourt garden views.

In a separate wing on this level, your true primary suite enjoys rear-facing, pin-drop quiet and sunny southern exposures. Sleep soundly or enjoy a good book in this spacious room offering king-size proportions, space for a sitting area, and a wall of custom closets. In the en suite spa bathroom, you’ll find marble finishes, a deep soaking tub/showers and heated floors. From the primary suite, a wall of windows and French doors open directly to the magical rear garden — a nearly 550-square-foot retreat filled with neatly manicured garden beds, handsome pavers, lovely latticework and mature plantings. Power and water hookups make gardening and al fresco dining effortless in this truly special haven.

A stately staircase ushers you to a flexible lower level boasting unusually high ceilings and bright windows. Fashion the space as a comfortable family room, media lounge, gym or playroom, and enjoy the convenience of a home office alcove with outdoor access. A second bedroom on this level enjoys an adjacent full bathroom, while the oversized laundry room includes a stacked Whirlpool washer/dryer and storage space. Central HVAC and integrated speakers add comfort and convenience to this turnkey Chelsea sanctuary.

The Catherine delivers all-new systems and contemporary luxury in a stunning pre-war-inspired building, newly constructed and completed in 2017. Residents of the boutique five-unit condominium enjoy a video intercom, virtual doorman system, and video security.

From this tree-lined block, you’re just inches from the attractions and amenities that make Chelsea living so desirable. Fantastic restaurants and nightlife hotspots line the nearby streets, and foodies will love the proximity to Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Eataly and Fairway. Explore legendary Chelsea galleries and entertainment venues, and revel in the spectacular outdoor space at Madison Square Park, The High Line, Hudson River Park and Chelsea Piers. Nearby A/C/E, 1 and L trains, excellent bus service and CitiBikes put the rest of the city within easy reach.