Craftmanship, form and function highlight this sophisticated renovation. Every modern convenience was considered with an eye for detail and a respect for the intrinsic historical character of this townhome.136 Monroe is a legal 2 family, with an owner's 3Bed/2.5Bath duplex over an income-producing garden rental. The parlor floor is perfect for entertaining with a seamless flow from the large living room into a sunny kitchen/dining room. A parlor floor deck leads to a landscaped backyard with cedar fencing and custom built-in planters, bluestone pavers and an assortment of mature pants. The kitchen is the hearth to this home with custom cherry dovetailed cabinetry and island with blue de savoie marble countertop and back splash. Appliances include: a Wolf dual-fuel range with vented hood, a Liebherr fridge/freezer, a Miele dishwasher, and a Bosch drawer microwave. Lighting is by Cedar & Moss and Pelle. On the top floor of the duplex are three light filled bedrooms with two bathrooms featuring a classic mix of subway tiles and Carrara and Ming Green marble with brass fittings and fixtures. The primary en-suite bath has a custom cherry vanity and a walk-in shower with a rainfall showerhead. There is private internal access from the duplex to the cellar. The garden apartment is well appointed and features a kitchen with stainless-steel appliances and a butcher block island/breakfast bar. Original and restored details include oak and inlaid mahogany floors, 5 marble fireplaces, wooden shutters, wood doors retrofitted with new solid brass mortise hardware, mahogany stair spindles, newel posts, and handrails. New Andersen wood-framed double-paned windows and patio doors. The mechanicals are completely updated with a reconstructed hot water radiator system, separate mini-split heating/AC systems, W/D, Google Nest touchpad entry. Located in the desirable Clinton Hill/Bed-Stuy border on a lovely block. Trendy restaurants and shops are within a single block radius in all directions. Easy walk to transportation: G at Bedford Nostrand, C/S at Franklin, A/C and LIRR at Nostrand.
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