Enter into the sun-flooded living room with soaring ceilings, and a separate dining area leading to a private outdoor garden. The kitchen was renovated to perfection, and features Ceaserstone counter tops, an abundance of designer cabinetry, and spotless stainless steel appliances by Bosch, and LG.
On the second level you will find two bright and beautiful bedrooms with large closets, hardwood floors, large windows, and a newly renovated windowed bathroom. Continue up to the master suite with another newly renovated windowed bath, and access to a huge private south facing terrace with lovely views of a charming neighborhood garden, and the iconic Red Hook Seaport.
This beautiful home also features newly updated electrical systems, new windows, a recently resurfaced faade, and an intercom system. Convenient to Fairway Market, and to neighborhood dining favorites such as Mazzat, Pok Pok, Ferdinandos, and the Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain, and currently zoned for PS29. Living at 131 Sackett Street will put you in the center of it all in one of Brooklyns most delightful, and beautiful neighborhoods.
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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.