265 Henry Street, 2-QUAD

Beautiful Townhouse Living at 265 Henry Street in Historic Brooklyn Heights! This flawlessly restored 25 foot wide Greek Revival townhouse is nestled in the heart of Brooklyn Heights, a minimal distance from Manhattan, and moments from the Heights Promenade, Brooklyn Historical Society, Brooklyn Bridge Park and subway lines. The handsome four story home with its brick faade has desirable East-West exposures, and large, over-sized windows flood the interior spaces with a wonderful natural light. There are glowing oak wood floors, 13 foot high ceilings, six fireplaces, and there is a multitude of custom, built-in oak cabinetry throughout.Entering the home through stunning carved oak double doors and glass inner doors, one finds a grand and well proportioned double parlor with intricate moldings, pocket doors and majestic black marble mantels. A third, light filled room with a continuous line of windows and French doors in the back offers views of the garden and features a delicate collection of antique, botanical themed stained glass. The room, perfect for reading and casual dining, is further enhanced by a set of lovely stained glass French doors that open to a pretty, wrought iron Juliette balcony. The adjoining chefs kitchen features a six burner professional Vulcan range with Salamander broiler, Zub zero refrigerator, dishwasher, double sink, large custom built-in oak pantry and custom oak cabinets with glass fronts and with white marble tops. A cozy breakfast bar with a single slab of white marble that can seat six completes the light- filled kitchen. The second floor features an expansive master suite with two walk-in closets, and a second bedroom/den that opens directly through two sets of French doors to a full width East facing terrace overlooking neighboring gardens. There is also a full bath with double sinks and a splendid stained glass door that opens to the terrace. The third floor offers three additional bedrooms, two full baths, a laundry room with washer/dryer, deep sink, dishwasher and multiple custom built cabinets with glass fronts.The fourth floor which has been fully finished and features six large skylights is an enormous space, ideal as a play/exercise room or as a guest bedroom suite with walk-in closet, full bath, refrigerator and wet bar.This sophisticated and timeless residence, while retaining its significant historic and architectural details, has successfully blended these aspects with contemporary life, making the home a stellar example of urban comfort, elegance and warmth. Available furnished or unfurnished, 265 Henry Street is nearby to all the neighborhood favorites. Commuting is easy with access to Subway lines 4,5,2,3,A,C,F.