126 Hancock Street

Brownstoner "House of the Day" May 19. 126 Hancock Street, the most beautifully restored house in Bedford- Stuyvesant. Every inch of this magnificent home has been painstakingly restored in a two year preservation effort. When one enters the parlor front doors,it's evident that something special has occurred.Every inch of wood work was restored back to its original glory. Every floor was re- leveled and replaced. Behind the walls, top of the line mechanicals & structural elements were installed to assure worry free living.Energy efficient HVAC system throughout.The fixtures & tile work in all the bathrooms reflect the highest quality.Throughout, there is recessed lighting, ankle height night lights, gorgeous lighting fixtures. Doors throughout are solid core w/ quadruple hung hinges,w/Pella large paned windows & doors. The kitchen is a frankly, a chefÂ’s dream kitchen. Imported cabinets with exquisite hardware surround the huge work space. The counter tops are Calcutta Gold marble and are a beautiful accent to the white and wood cabinetry. Of course, the appliances are top of the line and what you would expect.They include a Wolf 6 burner stove with separate dual oven wall range,under counter microwave, Sub-Zero french door refrigerator/freezer and Miele dishwasher. The master bedroom is a restful dream come true. Imagine lying in bed and looking out the ivy clad brownstones across the street. The master has its own en-suite spa bathroom with a walk in shower with steam and rain shower forest heads throughout, along with an oversized Jacuzzi soaking tub, and double vanity. There is ample outfitted closet space and dressing room. This and every bedroom are wired for the latest in telecommunications. Throughout the entire inside of the house and even outside in the blue stone terraces and garden is a home automation system. This system is able to monitor security, music, lights, video all at many control spots around the home and even connected to oneÂ’s mobile phone. Imagine, watching the activity of those who might be in the brick arched recreation room or selectively turn on different lights through the house when away from the home. 126 Hancock Street was designed as an upper 6 bedroom, 3 full bath home along with a 2 bedroom unit on the garden level. The upper triplex has direct access to the basement without interfering with the ground floor unit. Even the ground floor unit has wonderful features like the triplex above.