Property Description

Make your new home a stylish one-family townhouse straight out of the pages of Architectural Digest, in the coveted brownstone neighborhood of Boerum Hill. This sumptuous 20 wide, 5 bed, 3 bath, 4-story brick townhouse is the quintessential pairing of modern design and elegant details. With a gracious layout fashioned by award-winning architect Mike Shmitt, and inventive yet timeless interiors envisioned by celebrated interior designer Amy Lau, this is a home that layers craft, historic details, and warm modern touches with functionality and light-infused living spaces as its centerpiece. Every mechanical element of this home has been upgraded and includes all new plumbing, 3-phase electric, Kemper roof, Mitsubishi HVAC, gas boiler, sprinkler system, all new leveled oak floors, and a Solar PV array that ensures your electric bills will be low every month. Original details include 4 woodburning fireplaces and marble mantles, restored shutters and moldings, salvaged cypress doors, antique hardware, & vintage-inspired dimming push button light switches.

Curb appeal includes a stunning brick fa ade, all new double pane sound-reducing Marvin windows, and a beautiful hand-carved entrance door newly built but 100% historically accurate. A lush south-facing garden in back includes meandering bluestone paths, mature trees, and flowering shrubs. Head up the stoop into a dramatic parlor floor defined by soaring ceilings, ornate marble mantles that have been brought back to life and surround two real woodburning fireplaces, decorative moldings, and a wall of floor-to-ceiling glass facing south, allowing light to flood the kitchen all day long. The front parlor has been transformed into a sophisticated living room with loft-like proportions and designer lighting by Serge Mouille. The back parlor encompasses a massive chef's kitchen and formal dining area perfect for everyday dining and huge dinner parties. Enjoy the perfect flow to a beautifully-planted deck. A paneled Sub-Zero fridge & Miele appliances live in harmony with a suite of custom walnut and white cabinetry, unlacquered brass hardware, and Carrara marble countertops. The combination of timeless finishes creates the perfect backdrop for lovers of modern & traditional finishes alike.

A gracious and restored staircase takes you upstairs where a sunny primary suite awaits overlooking the peaceful garden, and a sizable second bedroom in front lives as a generous family room. A walk-in closet has been luxuriously appointed with walnut fittings. A windowed primary bathroom includes a Carrara marble countertop, Ann Sacks tiles, a deep tub and shower, and jewel-like nickel Waterworks cross-handled fixtures. Enjoy a skylit journey up to the top floor where three additional beds await, plus a large laundry room. Two larger bedrooms include custom closets, while a 3rd bedroom has been appointed with custom desks and shelving. The full bath on this floor overlooks the gar

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