Description

This unique live/work townhouse, located in the heart of Cobble Hill, offers an extraordinary opportunity for a creative professional seeking a space that could seamlessly blend work and home life.

The Building: Unlike almost every other house in Brownstone Brooklyn, this one is situated on a reverse lot. A private locked carport is accented by a black-and-white Katie Merz mural. There is additional storage space here and an electrical outlet that can be adapted as a high-speed charging station. Walk through the garden gate, down a picturesque verdant path, past the beautifully landscaped two-level garden where a second mural by Amelie de Cirfontaine brings sunrise hues to the interior garden space . Measuring 25 ft. wide x 45 ft. deep, the house is set on a 100-ft.-deep lot and spans 4.5 stories, including a penthouse terrace that offers 380 square feet of spectacular private outdoor space. Inside, the townhouse boasts five to six legal bedrooms, with a cellar that offers a variety of uses, including movie night in the Dolby Atmos theater, designed by renowned architect/acoustician John Storyk, known for designing studios for JZ, Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys and Jimi Hendrix's iconic Electric Lady Studios. There are three full baths and two half baths -- Duravit sinks and Toto toilets throughout -- as well as two kitchens.

The Layout: The second floor is designed for restful living, featuring three bedrooms and two full baths, including a large primary suite with a luxurious en suite bath that has a steam shower and Victoria + Albert Barcelona soaking tub. Two more bedrooms share the other full bath; there's a washer and dryer on this floor, as well. The third floor is designed as a loft-like open plan. The kitchen boasts a Miele oven, stovetop and dishwasher; a GE fridge; and an extra-deep custom stainless Franke sink. A unique feature of the kitchen is a custom Pyrolave lavastone table, which can be used for informal dining or setting out hors d'oeuvres. A dining area adjacent to the kitchen is ample for holiday meals. The capacious living room, imbued with natural light from an oversized bay window, has a gas fireplace with a marble tile surround. There is a half bath on this floor. On the top floor, a penthouse office/guest room opens through sliding glass doors onto an oversized landscaped terrace with a covered pergola: a sanctuary for work or relaxation. One more half bath is located here.

The Lower Level: The foyer and gallery adjoin a magical garden; sliding glass doors allow a perfect flow for indoor/outdoor entertaining, fun or formal. With a kitchen and bath on this level, hosting is effortless. Two bedrooms and an office complete this floor. A level below is the home theater and rec room with sliders that open onto the lowest level of the garden. additional storage rooms.

The Systems: The townhouse has been thoughtfully outfitted with modern systems to enhance comfort and functionality. The gardens feature built-in low-voltage lighting that responds to light sensors, with strategically placed hose bibs. The home's heating system is powered by two energy-efficient Prestige/Triangle Tube gas boilers serving 13 zones, and each unit is equipped with a hot water storage tank. For cooling and backup heating, the property uses a combination of Fujitsu and Mitsubishi split air systems, including three Fujitsu compressors, one Mitsubishi compressor, and 14 air handlers for optimal climate control.

Renovated in 2016, this home offers modern amenities and thoughtful updates and a certificate of occupancy that designates it as a two-family property.

This one-of-a-kind townhouse offers an exceptional blend of luxury and practicality in a creative space, making it an ideal purchase for a professional looking to combine their personal and professional life in one stunning location. Showing by appointment.

Listing courtesy of Corcoran Group ...
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