242 Hancock St, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Very rare opportunity to own a piece of landmarked history! 242 Hancock is only one of a very limited number of Queen Anne style homes designed in Bedford-Stuyvesant by famed architect Montrose Morris who was in great demand and designed homes for wealthy industrialists in the late 1800s early 1900s. The exterior features a mansard roof with arched windows, a hand-crafted 10' high baroque entrance door, Tiffany-stained glass windows, baronial chimneys, hand carved cherubs and flowers on the building facade. This 20X48 beautiful 3-story home offers approximately 4,146 SF of interior space. Built in 1886, the only Queen Anne home to be meticulously restored to its original grandeur but with modern amenities. Throughout the house you will find five expertly restored fireplaces with original mantles, original wainscoting restored by hand by an Italian-trained artisan, original hand-designed plaster ceiling in-lays in select rooms and original solid wood doors throughout. Upon entering the parlor floor, you will be in awe of the soaring 12' high ceilings with meticulous crown moldings. The expansive parlor floor hosts a huge living room and full dining area, each equipped with their own wood-burning fireplaces. The kitchen boasts custom built artisanal signature-green colored cabinetry inspired by British luxe designer company, Clive Christian. The chef's kitchen hosts Europe's top of the line Gaggenau appliances including a 48" wide stainless-steel refrigerator inside and out, separate convection and steam oven, warming drawer, radiant heated floors, and marble and granite countertops. The parlor floor is anchored by an exquisite original English wood wainscoting staircase leading up to the home's generous five bedrooms with oversized windows and high ceilings; three bedrooms feature their own ensuite bathrooms. The master bathroom has been designed with Italian hand-made floor-to-ceiling tiles, boasts a deep soaking spa tub with jacuzzi, his and her sinks and a glass enclosed shower and sauna. Throughout the house you will find five restored ornate fireplaces that have been updated with state-of-the-art technology that allows 90% of the heat to be radiated into the space; 2 wood-burning and 3 gas. While all the intricate details of the house are on full display, this home has modern comforts such as energy efficient central air, Bose surround sound system, central intercom system, radiant heated floors in all bathrooms and central vacuum throughout. With this skillful integration of modern and classic, the home brings everything one would need to live in comfort and style on one of Bedford Stuyvesant's most coveted blocks. The backyard serves as your own sanctuary. It's fully paved with greenery and a sprinkler system and serves as an ideal space for hosting and gatherings. While 242 Hancock is a legal 2-family residence, the home's lower level has a separate entrance and is currently configured as a media room with its own slated tiled bathroom. Due to the plumbing and electrical set-up, the media space can be easily reverted to an income producing rental unit with its own kitchen. This masterpiece of a home is aesthetically pleasing and unique. With meticulously crafted restorations and high-end renovations, this residence is a true one of kind home waiting for the next homeowner to put their stamp on it. It's located between Marcy and Tompkins, one of Bed Stuy's historic and most sought after blocks. 242 Hancock is a short distance to the Nostrand A,C express and Long Island Railroad train stations which will get you to Manhattan in just 20 min. Enjoy all that the neighborhood has to offer, with nearby hot spots including: Peaches Hot house, Saraghina Pizzeria, Bunny, Le Paris Dakar, Brooklyn Tea, Alive Herbal, Zabka, Doctor's Cave Café, Bed-Vyne Brew, Oddly Enough, Peace & Riot, Chicky's General Store and much more. Please contact us today for private showings.