Located across from the famed Walker Tower and just minutes from Avenues: The World School, this exquisite, 26' wide, 8,300+/-sf townhouse boasts 5 -7 bedrooms, 7 full bathrooms and 2 powder rooms over 7 levels. Highlights include floor-to-ceiling glass windows, a high-speed elevator, custom engineered, wide plank white oak floors, multi-zone Heating/AC and 4 outdoor spaces. Painstakingly created from the ground up with modern sensibilities and an in-ground pool, nothing comparable has ever been offered in Chelsea. With low annual taxes of $40,107, this is a truly unique opportunity not to be missed! LAYOUT: LOWER LEVEL The centerpiece of this floor is a nearly 20' x 20', 5' deep, sky-lit, in-ground pool, complete with decking. This extraordinary amenity is unique to 253 West 18th Street and is nearly impossible to replicate due to the width required. This floor also includes a laundry room with side-by-side washer and vented dryer, a full bathroom and wine storage. There is heated flooring throughout. GARDEN LEVEL The ground floor features an eat-in kitchen with gorgeous driftwood oak custom cabinetry and Calacatta Bhorgini countertops and center island. Top-of-the-line appliances include a Wolf oven with 6-burner range, Subzero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, Wolf microwave oven and double Wolf convection ovens. A wall of floor-to-ceiling glass leads out to the garden. A powder room and den complete the ground level. SECOND FLOOR With ceiling heights of nearly 11.5' and spectacular sunlight from floor-to-ceiling windows, the second floor is simply extraordinary. Separate living and dining rooms are gracious and inviting. The living room showcases a remarkable gas fireplace with floor-to-ceiling slabs of ocean silver travertine. There is also a powder room on this level. THIRD FLOOR This entire level is an ultra-luxurious master suite. The bedroom area is enormous and features a gas fireplace clad in marble and an oversized balcony. The windowed dressing room measures over 160sf and is awaiting customization. A sleek and stunning bathroom features 3' x 3' Dolomite marble tiled floors and walls, Victoria & Albert deep soaking tub, 2-person shower with double rainforest shower-heads and double stone vanities with polished nickel fixtures. FOURTH FLOOR The 4th floor comprises 2 generous bedroom suites, each complete with walk-in-closets and full baths boasting Dolomite marble floor tiles, custom vanities and lighting, plus Watermark fixtures in polished nickel. FIFTH FLOOR The 5th floor is nearly identical to the 4th floor and includes 2 additional large bedroom suites. SIXTH FLOOR This level consists of 2 additional rooms which can serve a variety of purposes. The front room,faces South and is currently set up as a playroom. The back room includes a wet bar and wine fridge and leads out to a spacious terrace. This would be ideal as a lounge or gym. There is also a full bath with shower on this level. ROOF DECK Topping this magnificent home is a spectacular, fully decked roof deck with grill and ample space for furniture. https://www.253w18th.com/