45 Willow Street

45 Willow Street epitomizes the elegance and comfort of the Brooklyn Heights townhouse a special home with perfect flow for grand scale indoor/outdoor entertaining, as well as dedicated casual spaces for smaller gatherings and quiet enjoyment. Built circa 1825 and beautifully renovated and designed, this 25 wide Federal Style home has the generous spaces and classic details of an historic home combined with the amenities of modern living. This rare gem, with fresh and comfortable interiors designed by Tom Scheerer, sits on Brooklyn Heights quietest block of Willow Street with easy access to Brooklyn Bridge Park, transportation options, shops and restaurants. Its grand proportions, historic charm, divine outdoor spaces and modern updates make 45 Willow Street a uniquely special townhouse.The beautiful entry vestibule leads to a stunning 30 foot deep gallery with entrances to the front and rear parlors, the latter used as a formal dining room with views over the exquisitely landscaped rear garden. A fully equipped butlers pantry at the rear of the parlor also has access to the garden below. Two gas fireplaces and a powder room complete this beautifully proportioned floor. The bright and open garden level provides more casual living and dining areas on either side of a modern, true chef's kitchen with six burner range, crisp white Carrara marble counters, a huge wall of storage, and separate wet bar/pantry, including a full size wine refrigerator. Glass doors open to the lower patio area with built-in gas grill, with new stone steps up to two stunning upper terraces. The award-winning outdoor spaces of 45 Willow Street were originally designed by Alice Ireys -- one of the most prominent American landscape architects of the 20th Century -- as her personal gardens. She lived all her life in the home, occupied since 1835 by five generations of her family. In 2010 the garden was skillfully updated while retaining its original layout, with original blue stone pavers re-laid, and established plantings incorporated with new landscaping. New brick walls and stone stairs were designed for seamless indoor/outdoor flow.Four beautiful bedrooms and additional studies occupy the upper two floors. The third floor holds a palatial master bedroom with excellent closet space, a master bath, and the sweetest office/sun room overlooking the gardens. A gracious library/family room on this floor also has a gas fireplace. On the top floor find three more bedrooms, two baths, and a fully outfitted laundry room. The landing den area with dormer window has built in shelving a cozy nook for homework or play space.