36 Grace Court

Situated on a uniquely elevated site offering water views and the quiet and beauty of the most "park-like block" in all of Brooklyn Heights, this mint 5-story townhouse offers a unique vantage point unlike any other home in the neighborhood and needs to be seen in person to truly understand. Restored to perfection by its current owners with the assistance of renowned architectural firm NV/d, this home has been the recipient of many design awards over the years including the BHA Annual Award for Restoration Excellence and the New York Landmarks Conservancy Lucy G. Moss Preservation Award. An exceptional and eclectic marriage of original historic details, extra high ceilings on every floor, oversized bay windows facing South, and modern amenities including central AC, a chef's kitchen and designer bathrooms, lends this home a feeling of infinite loftiness and livability. The restoration also allowed for walls to be opened up throughout the home, affording a breadth of space that defies its 17' width. An extension on the two bottom floors offers you an extra deep parlor floor and a large garden apartment that could easily be incorporated back into the upper quadriplex if you don't need a rental, mother-in-law suite or home office downstairs. The garden is of course easily accessible to the upper quadriplex, and the top of the extension has been transformed into a dramatic and spacious deck that offers sky and river views for your everyday enjoyment. Indulge in over 4500 SF of interior space and 1100 SF of outdoor space with magnificent views and light usually only imaginable in a waterfront high-rise building.

Before entering, you will note that directly across the street are Landmark-protected tended gardens rather than brownstones. This immediately gives the property an openness that is extremely rare on a brownstone-lined street. Enter up a dramatic stoop to an ornate and perfectly restored brownstone fa ade. The extra deep parlor floor accommodates a formal living room, large kitchen, formal dining area, plus an incredible solarium/living room in back with garden views. Over 12' ceilings and a center staircase with wonderfully preserved balustrades allows for an open feeling and lush views that will allow you to spend quality time on this floor without ever feeling constricted. The kitchen has been artfully designed to blend in with the historic backdrop while also offering maximum usability. A 6-burner Wolf range stands as the centerpiece amongst a custom walnut kitchen with fully paneled appliances including a 48" Sub Zero fridge, a Miele dishwasher, and a floor-to ceiling pull-out pantry. Carrara marble countertops are ample and include an island that allows for 4 stools. Experience the sun shining through the floor-to-ceiling windows in the back, plus a plethora of original details included arched doors, wainscoting, marble mantles, and plaster moldings all painted white to maximize the light while preserving the sense of hominess and history. A powder room on this floor makes entertaining easy. Head up the next floor with equally alluring 11' ceilings and enjoy a Primary floor of epic proportions. An oversized bedroom with treetop views, multiple closets, full bath and an enormous sitting room or bedroom all lead out to the 2nd floor terrace with its alluring waterfront and treetop views. Take this entire floor for yourself or share the sitting room with the entire family. Both bedrooms on this floor have perfectly restored decorative marble fireplace mantles, plantation shutters, elaborately paneled doors and porcelain door handles. A Carrara marble bathroom includes nickel Lefroy Brooks thermostatic shower with rainhead shower and custom niche.

The next floor up, with two bedrooms and a full bath, is where you will begin to truly appreciate the property's unique, elevated placement. The street directly to the south drops down significantly, clearing the way for an unobstructed view all the way to the Verrazano Bridge and beyond, as well as for oceans of sunlight. The bedroom in back offers bay windows through which to take in views to the horizon, while the bedroom in front looks over the old-growth trees of the neighboring gardens. Upon second glance you will realize that a massive skylight on this floor is actually part of the floor of the 5th floor studio, offering another unexpected delight to this one-of-a-kind home. Head upstairs to the dormered and luminescent loft where you can enjoy a 5th bedroom with an even loftier birds-eye South-facing view of the harbor, docks and waterfront. The front portion has been opened up and makes an incredible office, home gym, media room or playroom. A full bath completes the picture. This unicorn of a townhouse has updated mechanicals, central AC, new Landmarked windows, a stunning re-done fa ade, loads of restored original details and is situated on the quietest and leafiest block in all of Brooklyn Heights. Easily accessible to Brooklyn Bridge Park, parking garages, shopping and dining on Montague street and Atlantic avenue, public and private schools, subways and ferries, and every amenity you could ever possibly need just a quick jaunt from Manhattan. Shown by private appointment only.