A rare and grand 25-foot-wide, four-story, multi-family townhouse is now being offered in the coveted area of Carroll Gardens. This beautiful Neo-classical revival brownstone was built circa 1850 and still has much of its original detail and grandeur. The over-sized, legal four-family home, offers more than 5,000 square feet of interior space as well as large rear and front gardens. The building is steeped in history and was originally owned by a famous family known for their philanthropic work within New York communities in the later part of the 19th century.
You will be hard pressed to find a lovelier home. If you are looking for a project, the property can be converted to an enormous single family mansion. The basement consists of an additional 1,400 square with five large brick archways. This presents tremendous potential to create a functional, spacious recreation room and a one-of-a-kind owners triplex.
The owners duplex is currently comprised of the garden and parlor floors with four bedrooms, three full baths, formal living and dining rooms, library and additional home office. This unit offers roughly 2,800 square feet of living space, with high ceilings that accentuate the original details. The apartment is adorned with ornamental molding, hardwood floors with inlays, a decorative fireplace and French doors. The large, light-filled kitchen opens into the dining room, which features two enormous south-facing windows that overlook the private garden. It is equipped with 42 cabinets, tremendous counter space, and stainless steel appliances. There is also an in-unit washer and dryer.
Above the owner's duplex are two apartments located on the third and fourth floors. Both units feature 10-foot-high pressed-tin ceilings, large windows and updated kitchens. The apartments have identical layouts, featuring separate living and dining room areas, as well as a large master bedroom. There are arched entry-ways between all of the common spaces, and charming French doors that lead into the master bedroom. Off the master bedroom is a second smaller bedroom or private home office. The second bedroom has a separate private entrance, as well as a large north-facing window.
This lovely home is located on a quiet, tree-lined block close to parks and public transportation. The house is a half block from the F and G subway lines, and three stops to Manhattan (less than 15 minutes by train). Located in PS 58 zone, The Carroll School is a well-established elementary school, best-known for its French-English dual language program. 2nd Place is conveniently located between two major streets (Smith and Court), with numerous shops, parking options, grocery stores, and trendy restaurants and bars.
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Filled with charming churches, whose ringing bells punctuate the days, together with quirky boutiques, trendy bars, Italian bakeries, and restaurants featuring a wide variety of cuisines, with an emphasis on traditional Italian cuisine, Carroll Gardens maintains a sense of Old World charm. While most of the restaurants are small and family-owned, there are Michelin-rated restaurants for those special date nights. Abundant coffee shops and bakeries ensure you are never far from a tasty pastry and your next cup of joe.
Unlike many neighborhoods, Carroll Gardens has an impressive array of grocery stores, including the popular Court Street Grocers. While Carroll Park is the main green space, located in the heart of the neighborhood, there are other parks, such as the Brooklyn Bridge Park, Cadman Plaza Park, and Van Voorhees Playground, all within easy walking distance.
Court and Smith Streets are the main commercial areas, packed with bakeries, intimate bars, unique boutiques, and small mom-and-pop Italian cafes, many with sidewalk or patio seating. Court Street has most of the older businesses that have operated for generations in the same location. Smith Street has more trendy establishments.
If you are looking for a neighborhood that is quieter and less congested, Carroll Gardens might be a perfect fit. It is a great place to raise a family, with good schools and safe streets. It is the type of place where you will know the names of your neighbors and the owners of the shops and restaurants you frequent. It is a great walkable neighborhood for retirees, and an easy commute into the city for young professionals. The streets are shady and tree-lined, and many feature brownstones and townhouses that sport sizeable front gardens, adding to the natural charm of the neighborhood.