289 Union Street

A truly rare opportunity to own one of largest and most extraordinary townhomes, complete with private parking, in an incredible location on the border of Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill. 289 Union Street is a magnificent two-family home designed by Rogers Marvel architects to be the next generation of quality in the Brooklyn luxury market while offering something unique- modern living in a historic setting. Completed in 2014, this is the first re-sale of this elegant residence. Spanning 4865sf across five stories, this palatial home offers six bedrooms, six bathrooms, a luxurious master floor with marble en-suite bath with separate dressing room, a media room, a playroom, a full cellar, and a lucrative garden rental apartment. In addition to over 1500SF of private outdoor space including a lush, landscaped backyard and private roof deck with stunning views in every direction, including the classic New York skyline. For the best in luxury and convenience, your very own underground-garaged parking space transfers with sale. Designed for highly efficient living, every level comfortably supports an expanded household. The parlor level welcomes you with a wide open, 49ft deep grand living space graced with floor to ceiling custom closets, picture windows, a gas fireplace and rich, wide plank, oak flooring throughout. The living room flows effortlessly into the expansive dining area, illuminated through an entire wall of floor to ceiling windows with a view that perfectly frames the beautifully landscaped backyard. The open gourmet kitchen is a chefs dream come true-with a 6-burner Wolf range, a Sub Zero fridge, Miele dishwasher, garbage disposal, Italian cabinetry, white Caesarstone countertops and large dining island. Care to dine alfresco? Simply step outside through the glass door that leads you to the top terrace of the spacious backyard- complete with a separate patio area for grilling and dining, alongside of the natural grass with outdoor play space in mind.The second level, dedicated entirely to the master suite, welcomes you with a sizable office/ media room with a wall of windows and glass door that opens up to charming tree top views. The massive en-suite 5 fixture, windowed bathroom is the ultimate in indulgence featuring a deep soaking tub, glass enclosed, walk in marble rain shower, Grohe fixtures, large custom floating vanity with dual sinks and supersized recessed medicine cabinets. A large separate dressing room and walk-in closet divides the space and delivers you into the king size master bedroom. The feel is secluded and spacious all at once with a sweeping layout and back yard view seen through nearly a full wall of oversized windows, each with custom window treatments.Upstairs on the third floor are three more bedrooms, a laundry room with double capacity vented W/D, two full bathrooms and a designated playroom /media space. Each bedroom has skyline views, custom window treatments, large closets, and fantastic natural light. As if all of this space was not enough, the cellar level of this incredible home offers massive amounts of storage and endless possibilities as a custom art studio/work space. The pristine, never lived in, 2 bedroom 1.5 bathroom, garden rental is designed with the same aesthetic as the upper home and features its own washer dryer, dishwasher, and outdoor patio- making for a high end, sought after rental residence. Mechanicals include a four-zoned central air conditioning/heating system, a custom built in central humidifier, gas heat and dryers. There is also a full video security system for the home, with monitors on multiple levels. Located on a peaceful, tree-lined, street just a few blocks from PS 29, PS 58 and Carroll Park as well as neighborhood greats like Union Market, Caputos bakery, Lucalis, and La Cigogne. The acquisition of this fantastic home is much more than just a real estate transaction and more the fulfillment of a lifestyle dream.