Offering water views and the beauty of the most "park-like block" in all of BK Heights, this mint 5-story townhouse offers a vantage point unlike any other home in the neighborhood. Restored to perfection with the assistance of renowned architectural firm NV/da, this home has been the recipient of many design awards including the BHA Annual Award for Restoration Excellence & the New York Landmarks Conservancy Lucy G. Moss Preservation Award. An exceptional & eclectic marriage of historic details, extra high ceilings on every floor, oversized bay windows facing South & modern amenities including central AC, a chef's kitchen, and designer bathrooms, lends this home a feeling of infinite loftiness & livability. The restoration opened up walls throughout the home, affording a breadth of space that defies its 17' width. An extension on the two bottom floors offers you an extra deep parlor floor and a large garden apartment that could easily be incorporated back into the upper quadruplex. The garden is easily accessible to the upper quadruplex, and the top of the extension has been transformed into a deck that offers sky & river views for your enjoyment. Indulge in over 4500 SF of interior space & 1100 SF of outdoor space with views & light usually only imaginable in a waterfront high-rise building. Enter up the stoop to an ornate and restored brownstone facade. The extra deep parlor floor accommodates a formal living room, large kitchen, dining area, and an incredible solarium/living room in back with garden views. Over 12' ceilings and a center staircase with preserved balustrades allows for an open feeling & lush views that will allow you to spend quality time on this floor without ever feeling constricted. The kitchen has been designed to blend in with the historic backdrop while also offering maximum usability. A 6-burner Wolf range stands as the centerpiece amongst a custom walnut kitchen with paneled appliances including a 48" Sub Zero fridge, Miele dishwasher, and a large pantry. Carrara marble countertops are ample and include an island that allows for 4 stools. Experience the sun shining through floor-to-ceiling window, plus original details including arched doors, wainscoting, marble mantles & plaster moldings painted white to maximize the light. Head up the next floor with equally alluring 11' ceilings & enjoy a Primary floor of epic proportions. An oversized bedroom with treetop views, multiple closets, full bath and an enormous sitting room or bedroom all lead out to the 2nd floor terrace with waterfront & treetop views. Both bedrooms on this floor have restored decorative marble mantles, plantation shutters, paneled doors & porcelain door handles. A Carrara marble bathroom includes nickel Lefroy Brooks thermostatic shower with rain-head shower & custom niche. The next floor up, with two bedrooms and a full bath, is where you will begin to truly appreciate the property's placement. The street directly to the south drops down significantly, clearing the way for a view all the way to the Verrazano Bridge. The bedroom in back offers bay windows where you can view the horizon, while the bedroom in front looks over trees of the neighboring gardens. Upon second glance you will realize that a massive skylight on this floor is part of the floor of the 5th floor studio, offering another unexpected delight. Head upstairs to the where you can enjoy a 5th bedroom with an even loftier birds-eye view of the waterfront. The front portion has been opened up and makes an incredible office. A full bath completes the picture. This townhouse has updated mechanicals, central AC, new Landmarked windows, a stunning re-done facade, loads of restored original details and is situated on the quietest blocks in all of Brooklyn Heights. Easily accessible to Brooklyn Bridge Park, parking garages, shopping & dining, public & private schools, subways & ferries, and every amenity you could ever possibly need. Shown by private appointment only.
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