129 Columbia Heights, 43

Old world character permeates this three bedroom, two bath coop apartment in a lovely beaux arts elevator building in the quiet north part of Brooklyn Heights. This spacious apartment, one of the largest in the building, (approximately 1500 square feet according to architect Larry Goldberg of the firm Dominic Salvati and Sons) has been loved and lived in by the same family for 40 years. This wonderful home is distinguished by generous space with virtually all of its original period details. From the living room and bedrooms with their original beamed ceilings to the formal dining room (could be a 4th bedroom) with coffered ceiling, all of the wood work, including floors and wainscotting, have been beautifully cared for and preserved. The long galley kitchen has been updated with granite countertops, double oven and a great amount of storage space in floor to ceiling cabinets.

Separated nicely from the public areas, in a very separate wing of the apartment, are two large bedrooms, the master with an en-suite bath. Both bedrooms have huge walk-in closets for amazing storage space. The third bedroom, currently used as an office/guest room is at the opposite end of the apartment with the second bathroom adjacent to it.

The building is located just across the street from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade and is a short distance from the new and acclaimed Brooklyn Bridge Park. Close to transportation, shopping and fine restaurants, it would be hard to find a better location. There are new laundry rooms on the second and third floors of the building as well as storage space in the basement. This well run building has very low maintenance charges. Cats are welcome but sorry, no dogs permitted.