This very special home encapsulates the architectural grandeur of The Polhemus. The residence is the reimagined executive office of this Beaux-Arts landmark. Original restored oak-paneled walls line the living room, which also features a wood beam ceiling with tongue and groove panels. The original oak double-door entry to the living room is finished with preserved frosted glass transom panels. Signature ten-and-a-half-foot-tall weight and chain double-hung windows accent the living room, master bedroom, and secondary bedroom. The master bedroom, with dual walk-in wardrobes, offers a Juliet balcony with a restored ironwork balustrade. The regal proportions of this one-of-a-kind residence are highlighted by ceiling heights that reach up to thirteen feet, nine inches in the living room and bedrooms.
Each individually tailored residence, designed by BKSK Architects, is appointed with exquisite finishes. The Parisian foyer with a paneled entry door is a prelude to the seamless, flowing layout with a loft-like great room. Timelessly stylish, the open chef's kitchen features custom millwork cabinetry with leather-wrapped Tanner's Craft nickel hardware. The fully integrated Gaggenau appliance package of refrigerator, freezer, five-burner gas cooktop, wall ovens, dishwasher and microwave is framed by honed Zebrino countertops with a glazed brick tile backsplash. Reflective of the distinctively detailed facade, each bathroom offers an elegant composition of materials and textures. The luxurious, five-fixture master bath, draped in Volakas honed marble, features radiant heated floors with a Bardiglio mosaic border. The teardrop chandelier illuminates the custom oak vanity and the marble-framed bathtub. The defining aesthetic element of the secondary bath is the terrazzo floor. The incandescent powder room exhibits custom marble mosaic floors and a Waterworks "Henry? vanity. All baths feature Lefroy Brooks fittings.Residence 7 includes a fully assigned, underground parking space included in the purchase price.Quick Profile
The neighborhood now known as Cobble Hill was originally settled by Dutch farmers in the mid-1600s. Tucked along the East River, in the heart of Brooklyn, Cobble Hill is known for its welcoming, leafy streets, independent mom-and-pop shops, and 19th century brownstones.
Most of Cobble Hill lies within an historic landmark district, and building heights are restricted to 50 feet, which helps maintain its 19th century atmosphere. Building owners will often split the use of their four- or five-story buildings, occupying several of the top floors and renting out the ground floor as apartments or, conversely, occupying one or more of the lower floors and renting out the top floors. New construction and alterations to existing buildings in the historic district require approval by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, which helps maintain the historic character of the Cobble Hill neighborhood.
Although most housing in Cobble Hill consists of traditional brownstones and brick townhouses,, you will also find churches that have been converted to condos, carriage houses that have become luxury apartments and Victorian school houses that have been converted into lofts.
Court Street and Atlantic Avenue are the main commercial streets in the neighborhood. You will find popular Middle Eastern restaurants on Atlantic Avenue. Court Street is home to casual restaurants, many with outdoor seating, relaxed cafes and hip bars.
Many young professionals and families live in the brownstones, townhouses, and single-family homes that line the leafy streets. Cobble Hill is a great place to live if you work on Wall Street, as you can walk over the Brooklyn Bridge to work.