12 month lease only. This charming three-bedroom duplex is situated in a grand late-19th century townhouse on one of the most beautiful tree-lined residential blocks in the heart of West Chelsea's old-world Historic District. Handsome double parlors on both floors retain all the classic features of period townhouse living including high ceilings, hardwood floors, pocket-shuttered windows, four stunning fireplaces, two of which are wood-burning, lovely south light and a large garden. The flexible layout offers possibilities for creating 4 bedrooms or 2 bedrooms with 2 or more separate studies. The first level has traditionally been used as the master suite and includes a small back bedroom, ideal as a study or child's room, and a windowed prewar bath. The garden is accessed from the windowed pantry/kitchenette. Interior stairs lead to the expansive parlor level, which features elegant formal living and dining rooms, an adjoining south-facing bedroom/library and a small pin-drop-quiet rear bedroom, another prewar bath and the windowed kitchen. Stairs lead down from the dining room to the garden. The basement provides a washer/dryer for tenant use and storage space for luggage and bicycles. Also for rent in this building - 2 floor-through apartments. The location couldn't be more ideal, just steps away from the Seminary Gardens, Chelsea's newest attraction - the High Line - and the lively Art Gallery District, Chelsea Sports Piers, the Meat Packing District, upscale shopping and dining and excellent public transportation. Non-smokers.