231 Decatur Street

STUYVESANT HEIGHTS STUNNER. This quintessential Renaissance Revival brownstone was designed in 1897 by noted Brooklyn architect Axel Hedman, whose homes are an important part of the landscape of Bedford Stuyvesant and other Brooklyn neighborhoods. Hedman tailored his designs to each neighborhood and added touches that make his exceptional houses stand out amidst their neighbors. Now you have the opportunity to add your personal touch and transform this architecturally significant property into your dream home. Why pay for someone else's renovation?231 Decatur Street is a 4-story, 3-family masterpiece nestled in the Stuyvesant Heights historic district, on one of its most coveted blocks. This exemplary barrel-fronted townhome features a classic Hedman interior rich with Colonial Revival details such as deep rounded bay windows, Classical columns and pediments, arched doorways, and wainscoting. The interiors have been designed to provide a feeling of openness and grand proportion.Currently configured as an owners garden duplex with two floor-through rentals, the property will be delivered vacant. The duplex offers exclusive access to a lovely backyard and full-height basement. Its first floor features an exquisite living room with intricate mantels and moldings, decorative fireplace with original tiling, and inlaid parquet floors. On this floor youll also find the tremendous open kitchen with separate dining area, a full bath, and a mud room that leads to the garden. The second level has two large bedrooms plus a spacious den / home office. There is a half-bath en-suite in the rear bedroom.The third and fourth floors offer floor-through apartments, a 1.5 bedroom and 2 bedroom respectively. Both apartments also feature tall ceilings, parquet floors, large barreled bay windows, gorgeous decorative fireplaces, and other historic detailing. Enjoy the ample rental income or create your own showstopping triplex or single family home!When you step outside 231 Decatur Street, youll find the neighborhood institution Peaches located around the corner, as well as the sleek coffee bar & caf Skal. Nearby is the ever-popular Saraghina, and too many other fab eateries, bars and cafes to name. All within close proximity to the A / C train for easy access to other Brooklyn destinations and Manhattan.