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HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT: AN ENCHANTING MEDITERRANEAN OASIS WITH A MASSIVE TERRACE - ONLY ONE FLIGHT OF STAIRS UP FROM THE TOP OF THE STOOP. Be ready to be smitten by this irresistible home with 11'8" foot ceilings and sunlight pouring in all day long through huge south facing windows. Away from prying eyes, in the back of a stately brownstone and overlooking a church roof and stained glass windows. No one can look in! Unique, quiet, private, serene… The concept for the gut renovation was to create a Mediterranean oasis in the heart of Brooklyn Heights, while preserving and highlighting the original historic elements of a 1900 Brooklyn brownstone. A stylish custom-built renovation characterizes this enchanting retreat. Every living space, indoors and out, is tied in aesthetically and functionally to every other. The kitchen was transformed into an arched Tuscan farmhouse chef’s kitchen that would delight the foody in you. - Martha Stewart designed cabinetry climbing up to the 11-foot ceiling. - Bosch and Liebherr high-end appliances. - A hand-assembled antique-inspired Spanish tile mural, underneath a French hooded stove. - A terra cotta inlaid tile kitchen mat abutting the original lattice wooden floor. - Shaws Original farmhouse sink. - An enclosed two-tier Bosch washer and dryer. Live and entertain in a large combined open kitchen/dining/living space that further extends to the terrace. In the evenings the church’s stained glass windows are illuminated. Bay windows, restored original parquet floors, ample built-in bookshelves and art walls complete the festive social ambiance. The enormous second-story terrace was designed with built-in cabinets, high terra cotta planters, amphora and multi-flowered landscape. It resembles a Sicilian tree-house facing the sloping slate roof of an Italianate cathedral and surrounded by mature trees. The peaceful bedroom has a built-in window seat. Wake up looking at the sunny lush outdoors and gorgeous church views. Built-in 2-level bookshelves and a TV & dresser alcove were outfitted facing the bed . The high-ceiling bathroom, with a deep soaking tub, enhances the design theme with stone tiled walls and hand-assembled Roman style mosaic floor tile. Ideally located in landmarked Brooklyn Heights. Convenient to all subway lines, shopping, dining and recreation, the 85 acre Brooklyn Waterfront Park, the Promenade, BAM and farmers’ market on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The intimate 12 unit coop has free laundry in the basement, bike storage and caged private storage units for a low monthly fee. Pied-a-terre not allowed. Guarantors and parents gift & buying for kids must be on the stock certificate. Cats and quiet dogs under 25lb allowed. Current assessment of $200.45/mo will expire August 2025. Listing courtesy of Compass ...
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