A modernized Brooklyn townhome located in the Boerum Hill Historic District with gorgeous park-like private garden has just hit the market for $7.8 million.
Built in the 1850s by William Alexander and James Hughes, the 4,400-square-foot brick residence has been thoughtfully updated to preserve the home’s integrity while offering modern amenities.
The property boasts a classic red brick facade and sits on an elegant street surrounded by equally traditional dwellings.
Yet this is no traditional property, having undergone an extensive renovation that aimed to bring it back to its architectural heyday, while also injecting the home with a fresh, modern feel.
“The renovation was a comprehensive, multiyear restoration that thoughtfully returned the house to its original single-family grandeur while introducing modern architectural elements and state-of-the-art systems,” said Carl Gambino, who is co-listing the property with Marta Maletz, both of Compass.
The 22-foot-wide structure retains its original 19th-century exterior, however the inside is a modern-day oasis, replete with top-of-the-line details.
“The kitchen and baths were fully redesigned with high-end finishes, custom millwork, and marble surfaces, and the cellar level was finished to create additional living and recreational space,” Gambino noted.
“The result is a seamless blend of 19th-century craftsmanship and modern sophistication.”
A wide front entry with double doors opens up to the parlor level featuring a living area designed for entertaining with custom wood details and herringbone-patterned wood floors.
The sun-soaked chef’s kitchen boasts marble countertops, an oversized center island, and a separate dining area with built-in banquette.
Two sets of custom glass doors from the kitchen and dining area provide access to a terrace designed for alfresco dining that also overlooks the beautifully landscaped private backyard.
An elegant curved staircase illuminated by an enormous skylight leads up to the home’s bedrooms.
The lavish primary suite spans the entire third floor. This beautifully designed retreat features a dressing room, walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired bathroom with soaking tub and dual sinks.
Three more bedrooms and a central sitting room are located on the second floor.
An additional guest suite can be found on the garden level along with a bonus room that could be transformed into a screening room, home office, or yoga studio.
Also located on this level that opens up to the expansive backyard with custom glass and accordion-style doors are a fitness center, wine cellar, and laundry room.
One of the trilevel home’s most impressive features is the estate-inspired backyard surrounded by lush landscaping.
The outdoor area feels very much like a private oasis, one that is guarded by lush trees that surround the space, helping to transport guests out of the city.
“Ultimately, it’s for a discerning buyer who wants turnkey luxury in one of Brooklyn’s most established and convenient neighborhoods,” Maletz added. “We believe it will be used as a primary residence. The lot hasn’t been maxed out, so there is still room to build.”
