183 Lafayette Avenue   Unit TOWNHOUSE

183 Lafayette is a single family 20ft wide home that is comprised of 5 floors; 4 floors of living spaces with 4 large bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, a finished rec room basement, and a magnificent landscaped garden and deck.

RARE opportunity. Impressively designed and restored in 2018, this completely renovated historic townhouse for chic modern living is available for the first time. Originally built in 1857, 183 Lafayette is a Vernacular Italianate style wood-framed row home nestled in the landmarked Fort Greene Historic District, surrounded by grand trees and brownstones—Arguably one of most picturesque blocks to live on.

This house was not only re-imagined with thoughtful stylish design selections, but was also truly renovated from the inside and out, including; new floors, walls, electrical system, plumbing, central 2 zone HVACs, double paned windows, new garden, deck, with every detail included. This is a bright and luminous home facing northeast and southwest for all day light.

The main entrance is steps up from stoop to the parlor floor. The parlor level acts as the Great Room for open living and formal dining, featuring 7ft tall lengthy arched windows at the front of the house, 10.5 ft high ceilings, 10” wide white oak hardwood floors and recessed lighting. There is also a wall of windows with French doors leading to a lovely large terrace with views of the meticulously manicured garden. The original staircase was beautifully restored as the spine of the home that connects all of the floors. There is also a windowed powder room on this floor. This is truly a “Great” room.

Step down to the garden floor to the grand eat-in kitchen with garden access and a secondary entrance from the front of the house. This floor features a gorgeous chef’s kitchen, oversized light gray cement tile flooring, a lovely 4 windows, bay window with built in seating benches, a spacious laundry room, and a pretty powder room. The spectacular GD Cucine kitchen features triple-layer oak cabinetry, made in Italy, complete with a luxurious natural stone finish marble counter top and backsplash. The Bosch appliances set include the stove with a vented hood, oven, dishwasher, and a double refrigerator, located side by side. The breakfast nook leads out to the garden with a French door and wall of windows, all perfect for entertaining. As no details were overlooked, there are steps leading down to the basement floor to a fully finished recreational room with built-in oversized closets for storage. This rec room has full height ceilings.

The third and fourth floors boast of 4 large bedrooms with ample storage closets and 2 full windowed bathrooms. These floors feature 10” wide white oak flooring, recessed lighting, and double paned windows looking out to lovely tree and neighborhood views. The second floor has an oversized bedroom, a full bathroom with a gorgeous bathtub and another queen sized bedroom. The third floor features the master bedroom with an extra reading nook and another large bedroom/office/den featuring skylights that flood the room with light. The spa-like bathrooms are fashionably designed with hand made Moroccan tiles by Popham, oversized stacked subway tile, Blue Dot Mirrors, Duravit toilet, sink and fixtures. The master bathroom boasts of a large freestanding soaking bathtub and separate rain shower.

Superbly located in prime Fort Greene and surrounded by tree lined streets, 183 Lafayette is a one-of-a-kind townhouse steps to renowned restaurants, cafés, nightlife and conveniences. Fort Greene Park, BAM, Barclays center are also minutes from your front door. Transportation is easy from this location with the C, G trains and Atlantic Terminal close by.

Available starting as early as Nov. 1st. Offered unfurnished, $16,000 1 year minimum, or $18,500 for furnished, minimum of 7 months. All utilities are the responsibility of the Tenant.