Renaissance Revival Limestone A bit of West London terrace house, strong and very classical in detail, is found here in a Brooklyn Limestone. In 1897 developer J.O. Carpenter hired the prolific architect George Pool Chappell to design this beautiful Renaissance Revival 3,700 plus square foot Indiana Limestone. Many notable people over the years have owned this home, including the first owner of over fifty years Dr. William S. Hubbard. Today the handsome two-family house contains three stories plus a garden basement and lower cellar on a 2300 square foot lot. The roof, electric, and other mechanicals have all been updated. The dwelling offers many coveted period details that this style of home is known for, including: original parquetry wood flooring, crown moldings, waist-high wainscoting, fret woodwork, decorative plaster walls, pocket doors, and high ceilings. 1138 Bergen contains seven carved original wood mantels and beautiful pier mirrors. Each floor contains large windows some with stained glass that bring in abundant natural light. The front view overlooks a beautiful tree-lined street and the very quaint south-facing rear view looks out onto the 128-foot deep large backyard garden that is a private Eden. The owner's unit spans three levels including a cellar/playroom. This unique apartment has five large rooms with two and a half high quality baths. A large south facing bay window on both floors brings much light into the parlor/dining area that reaches into the eat-in kitchen. Another benefit is that this unit leads into the handsomely-landscaped rear yard. The sun-filled top two floor apartments each have an open great room with alcove that greet you when you enter. Both apartments have new living/ dining areas and kitchens finished with high-end materials and updated appliances. Each unit has spacious bedrooms and plenty of closet space with an abundance of storage. This layout allows for easy modern living inside and out and would be perfect for anyone who enjoys brownstone living. 1138 Bergen is located in the Crown Heights North Historic District, an area containing a large collection of stunning 19th century townhomes, French and English style flats, and Victorian civic buildings. The surrounding blocks are row after row of two- and three -story plus basement exquisitely designed townhouses set upon broad tree-lined streets and avenues. Developed between 1870 and 1930, this section of Crown Heights historically called the St. Marks District was once one of the finest areas of the city and home to some of Brooklyn's wealthiest people. It is an almost exclusively residential neighborhood with small businesses, shops, the Brooklyn Children's Museum, and fine restaurants such as Mayfield, Chavela's, Super Power, and Catfish serving the community. 1138 Bergen is conveniently located near multiple bus lines, the LIRR, and the 2, 3, S, and A/C express stop. Community playgrounds and parks are all located nearby. Come make this exquisite residence your home!
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