40 Joralemon Street

A charming 1830 Greek Revival row house with brownstone stoop, and original details, including cast iron railings, mantelpieces, space-making center staircase, and wide plank floors.

Parlor floor is an open plan space, including living, kitchen and dining areas. French doors lead to a deck, overlooking a lovely landscaped garden with bluestone paving.

The upper two floors have four bedrooms with wide plank floors, two baths, a washer-dryer, and well-designed closet and storage space.

The garden level, is a finished English basement with entrance from the street, and access to the garden. There is a fourth bath on this level, and two rooms which offer multiple uses, and additional storage space.

Natural light throughout the house is enhanced by southern exposure on the garden side, and skylights on the fourth floor. Front windows overlook the cobblestone block of Joralemon Street, with its continuous row of historic houses stepping down to the waterfront. At the foot of the hill there is a pleasant view of passing ships and sailboats in the harbor, and Brooklyn Bridge Park promising to provide the earliest harbinger of Spring 2010.

The energy efficient, total renovation, includes two-zoned central heat and air-conditioning, new roof, double-glazed windows, all new mechanicals, electrical, and plumbing.

The townhouse is located in the Willowtown neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights, the nation's first designated Historic District. Among the many appealing aspects of this quiet, well-preserved 19th century enclave, is easy access to all major subway lines, shops, restaurants, and schools.