Description
Imagine coming home to a true sanctuary, nestled inside a quintessential 25 ft-wide townhouse in the picturesque Fruit Street District of Brooklyn Heights.
Perched on the corner of Willow Street and Orange Street, stands this majestic townhouse in its full historic glory, offering you the pinnacle of classic townhouse living.
This rare, one-of-a kind loft-like duplex measuring approximately 2,010 SF is designed for modern living within a historic backdrop. Light and air pour in through three unobstructed East, South and West exposures. Open your front door into the voluminous living space with up to 19 feet of towering ceiling heights with sunlight beaming in through a massive skylight and four large windows. The grandiose living room is centered around an elegant contemporary wood burning fireplace in pristine Carrara marble and is complemented with classic hardwood flooring. This exceptionally unique living space is an oasis of serenity with its lofty high ceilings, abundance of light and wide-open floor plan, with beautiful views of the surrounding treetops and sky.
This dream home truly has it all and is an entertainer's dream. The spacious dining room connects seamlessly to the approximately 535 SF private outdoor deck, perfect for entertaining. Both the dining room and deck are bathed in afternoon and evening light facing South and West. Picture cozy dinners set with sweeping sunsets and gorgeous skies in the background. A full bathroom right off the dining room completes the downstairs level.
The sizable, windowed kitchen is bright and open to both the living and dining room, making it easy to cook and socialize with family and guests. The stylish kitchen comes fully equipped with a Gaggenau stovetop, Subzero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, and AEG appliances. The contemporary black marble countertop and backsplash is contrasted with elegant white lacquer cabinetry.
A flight of stairs takes you to the upper level of the home. The roomy home office located right off of the landing has its own skylight and built-in storage. Down the hall are both the primary bedroom, secondary bedroom, and the second full bathroom complete with Miele washer/dryer. The large primary bedroom is flooded with light through three windows and features an entire wall of closets. The secondary bedroom faces Orange Street and has a large interior window. From the bed, you can enjoy looking through a massive skylight into the starry sky at night.
This home features central air throughout.
56 Willow Street is a boutique 4-unit landmarked townhouse co-op, operated and maintained by a management company. Additional storage in the basement. Pets are allowed on a case-by-case basis.
Enjoy the neighborhood with one short block from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade with breathtaking views of the New York harbor, the Statue of Liberty, and the Manhattan skyline.
Right nearby is the iconic 85-acre waterfront Brooklyn Bridge Park, offering a wide array of activities, recreational facilities, expansive piers and sweeping vistas. Immediate proximity to public transportation and easy access to Manhattan.
Building Features 4 Floors6 Units
Unit Features
$2,200,000
Sold: Dec 12, 2022
-6.38% from ask / 36 Days to Sell
2 Beds / 2 Baths - / - ft²
Total Monthly Expenses: $2,702
Exclusively listed with: Keller Williams NYC
Stan
Broekhoven
stanb@kw.com
917 355 1223
Matthew
Steer
msteer@kwnyc.com
(323) 821-5172
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