359 Bergen Street

359 Bergen Street is a more than a century old Italianate Brownstone reborn for the 21st Century. It has recently undergone a systemic, gut-renovation, this celebrated, chic and modern, Elizabeth Roberts designed, two-family home combines the stately grandeur of the gilded age with the fresh dynamic energy of the New Brooklyn. An owner's upper 5 Bedroom triplex + exclusive spacious storage cellar provides for a gargantuan living space. There is also a high-income garden floor, 2-bedroom. Measuring just under 20' wide by 40' deep with a lush, 52' deep rear garden, this home is a modern masterpiece with an old soul. Architectural details were preserved and restored, the layout was thoughtfully designed for modern living and all of its internal systems are state of the art.

Parlor Floor
The entire parlor floor features a beautiful open floor plan that maximizes the interplay of light and space. A wall of casement windows frame the wide-open space and drench the entire floor with light. The living room has gorgeous floor-to ceiling windows, an original marble mantle in excellent condition and a real wood-burning fireplace. The dining area is enormous. It is currently set up to seat 17. The stunning gourmet kitchen includes top-of-the line stainless steel appliances, custom floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, countertops clad in French Blue de Savoie marble and a Pullman rolling ladder. But the piece de resistance, is a one of a kind custom-made Grillworks grill located inside a custom refurbished wood burning fireplace. It is clad in Heath tiling and flanked by open shelving. Two doors lead on to a rear deck that is wonderfully-sized for outdoor dining. Steps lead down to a lush, professionally designed + landscaped garden. It has a series of bluestone patios surrounded by well established perennial planting beds and beautiful river birch trees. There is a half-bath tucked away on this floor as well. It has a wall-mounted Toto toilet, powered by a Gerberit system and a Duravit sink.

3rd Floor
This floor is devoted to a luxurious master bedroom suite and a smaller bedroom. The master bedroom is spacious with an original mantle and two built-in bookcases. It has an enormous walk in closet. The front of this floor is devoted to a beautifully designed, light-filled bathroom. A deep Victoria + Albert freestanding tub sits in between an original marble mantle and a striking, large Luna black marble topped vanity. It has gorgeous encaustic concrete tiled floor. There is a separate, large, walk-in double shower and a separate area for storage and a Toto toilet with Gerberit wall-mounted system.

4th Floor
Two generously sized bedrooms flank an open den on this floor. They each have a large closet. There is also a guest bedroom and a gorgeous hall bathroom. The bath has double faucets over a large, trough sink, a custom vanity and black penny round tiled floors. A pocket door separates the sink area from the tub and toilet. There is also a full-sized washer/dryer. Brilliant sun shines through its two large skylights. One is solar operated, to allow for fresh air. It automatically closes at the first sign of rain.

Garden Floor
Beautifully renovated garden 2-bedroom apartment with landscaped terrace. There is a pretty original mantle in the open living & dining area that opens on to a newly installed kitchen with stone surfaces and high-end stainless steel appliances. It also has a Bosch washer/dryer. Its large master bedroom has garden views, The smaller second bedroom leads to a landscaped, bluestone terrace. There is large and lovely modern, white, bathroom with penny round tiling and good closet space throughout.

Basement & Mechanicals
Mitsubishi split systems are throughout all 4-stories of this home. Nest thermostats control them. The mechanicals and all of the plumbing and electric systems were all newly installed. The basement is partially finished. It has a separate room for mechanicals, a cedar lined closet and a storage room.

Location
This beauty is located at the intersection of Brooklyn's most desirable, dynamic and up-and-coming neighborhoods Park Slope, Boerum Hill and Prospect Heights and mere steps away from the most diverse public transportation hub in all of New York City: Atlantic Station featuring the 2,3,4,5,B,D,N,R,Q and LIRR train lines. The area offers an easy access to an abundance of restaurants, cafes, shops,The Brooklyn Academy of Music, Barclay's Arena and Prospect Park.