132 Fort Greene Place

> Beautiful light, graciously proportioned rooms, handsome period moldings, banisters and five working fireplaces, integrated with contemporary design elements, characterize this serene Italianate beauty. > Located on a prime townhouse block at the epicenter of the vibrant Brooklyn Academy of Music Historic District, this lovely 20 x 40, 4-story two-family house was built in late 1856 by Michael Murray, Thomas Skelly and Effingham H. Nichols as part of a row of 4 like houses. > The handsome three-story brick facade rises over a rusticated brownstone English basement. > Its front entrance is graced by original bluestone flagstones, picturesque ironwork, a restored brownstone stoop leading to wood-paneled double doors framed by a pediment on foliate brackets, and a handsome cornice above with larger foliate brackets and paneled fascia boards. > The approximate square footage of the house is 3200 s.f. on a 20 x 85 foot lot, with a charming rear garden. > The garden floor-through, above a full basement, is currently a rental unit (delivered vacant) but easily re-incorporated into a single-family dwelling. > The owner's triplex, which was lovingly restored, includes a classic double parlor with stunning marble mantelpieces and French doors in the formal living room in front and dining room with open kitchen overlooking the garden. > The third floor offers two large bedrooms, one of which is used as a sitting room with charming library alcove, and a windowed hall bath with deep soaking tub. > The fourth floor, while insulated and plumbed, is unfinished with the potential to create an additional 2 to 4 light-filled bedrooms and two baths. > All mechanicals have been replaced or significantly upgraded over time, including new wiring and threaded brass plumbing throughout, relining of all fireplaces, a new roof surface and new boiler. > This house is an exceptional work in progress awaiting the finishing touches.