455 W 20TH Street #4C

Unrivaled in Manhattan! On the grounds once owned by author Clement Clarke Moore, who penned "'Twas the night before Christmas", this unique offering is situated in what used to be the apple orchard of the Moore family estate, named Chelsea . Moore began to divide his property into sections in 1818, the neighborhood kept the name of the estate as it developed, and in 1827 he donated this piece of land to The General Theological Seminary, now the oldest continuously operating seminary in the United States. The property remained unchanged until a few years ago when the Seminary sold a portion of the land to The Brodsky Organization. The seminary "close" is available to the very few owners of units in this new development to stroll in during the week. Enjoy the lovingly planted flower garden, watch the fireflies light up the twilight under the bowers of ancient trees and expansive lawns as the bells ring for evensong, and all while live in a modern, spacious, apartment. The interior of this newly constructed building has the latest finishes; high ceilings, Caldia marble floors and countertops in the spacious master bath, with Kohler soaking tub, shower stall and radiant heat floors. The kitchen has Vermont Royal Danby stone counters, state of the art Wolf and Sub Zero appliances, white oak cabinetry, and soft close drawers. There is half bath for guests just off the entry foyer, a washer/dryer in the unit, and a storage unit in the basement which comes with the apartment. The building has a full time doorman, a windowed gym, and is pet friendly. The very charming High Line Hotel is right next door for your guests, and there is a parking garage at the other end of the block. You can pad out in your slippers into the serenity of the garden--no other residence in Manhattan even closely resembles this magic place.