190 Guernsey Street

It doesn't get more Greenpoint than this classic wood frame two-family townhouse which inspires.  Nestled in between the most beautiful tree-lined stretch of Greenpoint on Guernsey street and landmark designated Oak street, a few blocks away from both the stunning waterfront and McCarren Park, the location could not be more ideal   A complete gut renovation was completed by Brooklyn-based WE Design studio in 2012 incorporating spacious, warm, and fully functional design aesthetics.  This is a house meant for life, work, and hosting your loved ones.      The owner duplex features beautiful reclaimed stained wood sliding doors mounted on sturdy iron tracks, as well as fully restored barn wood shelving.  With subtle Scandinavian-style touches and plenty of textural details inspired from India, this home transports you.    The kitchen features a huge basin sink, sure to accommodate any size dish load, as well as a breakfast bar with countertops made from Richlite-paperstone. Clever built-ins are made from salvaged Douglas fir, along with the island and cabinets. To finish off this stylish kitchen, are top of the line stainless steel appliances, Liebherr, Bosch…   Retire to the wonderful deck which sits right off the kitchen and open plan dining area.  Spend the evening after a day at work relaxing with your loved ones, overlooking your private garden oasis filled with vegetables and flowers.     The private artist studio frames the back garden, creating an incredible courtyard feeling.  The studio has been completed renovated with full bathroom, farmhouse sink, heated polished concrete floors. The architecturally designed wall of storage recedes to the background to prominently showcase more of the salvaged Douglas fir shelving. Rest in the sleeping loft area underneath skylight windows to the stars.  In addition, there is a storage closet the size of a child's room, which allows for flexible work/life/business solutions.    Back to the main house, we head downstairs to the bedrooms.  The master bedroom has a marble decorative fireplace with a mosaic inlay. The en-suite bathroom is complete with a relaxing rain shower and custom wood shelving.  The walk-in closet is enough to make you sing.    The rearmost bedrooms are cleverly separated with pocket doors, when combined, they can become one creative open space with access to the garden.  A huge washer/drier area makes laundry time easy with enough storage for all your linens, towels, blankets, and more.     Unit #2   The one-bedroom apartment has a large living room with a mantel and working gas fireplace. Perfect eastern light and the same clean warm architectural lines grace this space thorough out. The kitchen has the same Richlite/paperstone counter tops along with stainless steel appliances. The open plan kitchen/dining area is perfect for your morning coffee. The bedroom in this quiet unit is large and airy with an immense walk-in closet with a window, easily a flexible space such as an office or nursery.       Finally, transportation Quick access to transportation via the Bedford L subway, Greenpoint Avenue G subway or the East River Ferry.