1377 Dean Street, B

Welcome to the iconic Elkins House, the oldest townhouse in Crown Heights, an individually designated Landmark, also recorded as the last remaining country villa by the National Registry of Historic Places. This 1850 house stands as a rare link to Brooklyn's pre-industrial past. Masterfully restored into 2 oversized condos with by a thoughtful developer with a specialty in bringing Landmarked properties back to life, with a sensitivity to the past & a nod to the future. Winner of the Landmark Preservation award in 2019, this striking property retains the original clapboard fa ade, columns, cornice and window casings, including a distinctive front porch set way back from the street by an expanse of green lawn, offering unrivaled solace and privacy. Expect to see the perfect fusion of preservation & innovation throughout this 5-bedroom, 3 bath duplex with 3 private outdoor spaces. No expense was spared to commingle modern comforts and the hand-crafted quality of yesteryear. Offering more light and fewer stairs, but comparable space to a traditional townhouse, Unit 2 is a property that needs to be seen in person to truly appreciate. Head up a Mid-Century Modern inspired staircase into a Great room grand enough to accommodate formal dining, comfortable living, and an incredible chef's kitchen and island. Grounded by the warmth of wide-plank oak floors, a gas fireplace juxtaposed with the original exposed brick walls, and striking timber and steel beams, this inventive design is emblematic of the industrial modern aesthetic so beloved in Brooklyn today. At the center of this room is an oversized designer kitchen that integrates perfectly through a combination of matte white lacquer and rift oak cabinetry custom made by Leicht, a high-quality German cabinetmaker. Storage abounds both above and below the black Neolith countertops, and a large dining island is the perfect hangout spot. Appliances are of equally high quality and include a 5-burner Bosch range with a vented pull-out Miele hood, Fisher and Paykel French door fridge, oversized Krauss stainless sink, and Travertine backsplash. Set your dining table next to a window with treetop views, and your comfy sofas also fit perfectly. Two bedrooms on this floor offer great light, and the opportunity for a home office, separate media room and/or guest room, and each come with their very own terrace easily accessible to the kitchen. A full bath on this floor offers a timeless decor that includes a sintered Carrara marble wall, oversized gray Heath ceramic subway tiles, black slate floors, and a glass enclosed walk-in shower. Head upstairs where you will enjoy a spacious private terrace perfect for entertaining a crowd. A compelling design on this floor rivals that of the main floor with its multiple skylights, dormered ceilings, exposed timber and steel beams, and two additional full bathrooms. All three bedrooms are large enough for king-sized beds, with a Primary bedroom additionally offering three oversized closets and an esuite bathroom. The other two bedrooms share a bath, and don't miss the oversized vented washer and dryer perfectly situated astride the bedrooms. Both bathrooms on this floor are the perfect combination of oversized subway tiles and a dramatic Marble accent wall. Every window in this gracious home perfectly frames treetops, gardens and handsome historic architecture. Additional features include skylights with Velux shades, multi-zoned central heating and cooling, Toto wall-hung toilets, Kohler Purist fixtures, custom doors and hardware, Lutron dimmer switches and designer lighting throughout. The opportunities for outdoor living are many including the three private terraces and a glamorous shared front porch and yard. Taxes and common charges are super low and rival that of the neighboring townhouses, and of course, it is also situated right in the middle of one of the most culturally dynamic, beautiful, quiet and convenient neighborhoods in all of Brooklyn.