450 Henry Street is a modern homage to brownstone tradition--a tribute to the elegance of the past with a meticulously updated design and infrastructure. This beautiful brownstone, situated on a timeless, tree-lined Cobble Hill street is stately but welcoming, refined but vibrant. The 21' wide, 4-story home has just been given a thoughtful, painstaking gut renovation and restoration. Every corner was updated and upgraded with the finest finishes, most current technology and clever touches designed for modern living. Wherever possible, original details from the turn of the century were preserved and integrated. The result is a contemporary classic that astounds at every turn. Entering at the parlor level, step into a gracious tiled entry hall sweeping upward, with dark wood stairs hand-built by the home's original owner and his father. A warm, inviting front dining room calls for entertaining and conversation by the marble fireplace. Open the wood shutters on the sky-high windows, and look out over the community abuzz on Henry Street giving this block a neighborly--almost small-town--feel. The design of the parlor floor takes its cue from archways common to homes of this era. A threshold from the old to the new, a soaring arch draws you from the dining room to the central kitchen, with a waterfall Calacatta marble island--the center of gravity around which a busy family will swirl. Bertazzoni, Bosch and GE appliances, and endless walls of cabinetry, will keep a chef organized. Another arch beckons you through to the wide, bright and comfortable living room--where the combination of proportion and scale provide both intimacy and drama. The floor-to-ceiling steel-and-glass doors let light flood through and lead to the sprawling deck with custom-cast balustrade. Just below lies the peaceful backyard, with its artful plantings, and limestone surfaces, plus a built-in bench running the length of the rear yard. The second floor offers a serene master bedroom at the rear of the house. A generous master bath with double sinks and huge shower, plus spacious dressing room with oversized walk-in closet, make the morning routine a breeze. Also on this floor are a guest room with en suite bath, and huge windowed laundry room, which does double-duty for linens and plenty of storage. Up one flight, the fun begins in the large yet cozy central playroom--the perfect hub for movie nights and reading marathons on the couch. Textured wallpaper and pressed tin ceilings suggest the history of the home but bring the room to life in the most current way. Look straight up to spot a crowning touch: An awe-inspiring glass cupola, designed after the home's original skylight. Two bedrooms--one on either end of the playroom--and a shared bathroom with two sinks, a full-size office, and built-in bookshelves throughout make this floor its own paradise. At the garden level, an immaculate two-bedroom, one-bath rental unit is ready for a tenant to subsidize your living costs--or for visiting friends and family. Find an open kitchen with Fisher and Paykel appliances and marble countertops, plentiful closet space, separate living and dining space, storage and basement laundry, to make anyone feel right at home. The finished cellar offers abundant storage--plenty for both owner and tenant--plus a second washer and dryer for tenant. Multi-zone AC, a high-end alarm system, Lutron lighting control - the technology and comforts of a modern home are built right in. Every element of this classic space has been thought through and made both useful and beautiful. 450 Henry Street is a home that never lets you forget the past while always guiding you forward. In the heart of utterly charming Cobble Hill, with world renowned shopping and dining everywhere you turn, easy access to numerous parks, Brooklyn Heights Promenade, and all that Brooklyn offers.
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