11A South Portland Ave

Remarkable Fort Greene Townhouse newly listed! 11A S. Portland Avenue offers your opportunity to live on what Time Out New York called The Best Block in NYC! Enchanting 19th Century Townhouse on the Doorstep of Fort Greene Park. One of the most notable townhouses in all of Brooklyn, a historic three-family property graced with spellbinding features, a fairytale garden, and a prime landmarked Fort Greene. Parkside living and only a few short blocks to Barclays Center, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Downtown Brooklyn, and the Fulton Street shopping district. A charming brownstone facade foreshadows a collection of old-world details and modern upgrades that lay within. Chandeliers, crown molding, and medallions punctuate airy ceilings, while a diverse selection of floors include stunning herringbone hardwood with border inlays, radiant heated bluestone pavers, and marble and polished stone tiles. Tall mahogany windows, doorway arches, wall sconces, wainscoting, and original marble fireplace adds elegance from ages past. Building mechanicals are impeccable and include a dual cooling/heating HVAC system and gas-powered steam heat. Unit 1 is a garden-level triplex with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a private backyard, and a climate-controlled conservatory with a built-in entertainment system. The upper level of the triplex has formal living and dining rooms, a powder room, a concealed wet bar, and a galley-style kitchen with custom cabinets and high-end stainless steel appliances including a Sub-Zero double-door fridge. Both bedrooms sit on the middle level and have walk-in closets and chic en-suite bathrooms. The lower level is a finished cellar/media room with exposed redbrick archways, radiant heated stone flooring with a manicured garden oasis featuring two dozen mid-size trees, a Lion's head waterfall, and an in-ground Jacuzzi. Units 2 and 3 occupy the upper levels of the building. Each one has 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms, and a convenient laundry room with a wash basin, built-in storage, and washer/dryer. Both full size kitchens have sleek stone countertops, ample cabinetry, eat-in pass-through breakfast bars, and stainless steel appliances. Bedrooms overlook the garden and have large closets, decorative fireplaces, and windowed en-suite bathrooms. 11A S. Portland Avenue sits just four doors down from the entrance to Fort Greene Park. It is moments from all that Brooklyn's beloved Fort Greene has to offer, some of the finest dining, trendy restaurants, local bars, homegrown businesses and cafes at every corner. All transportation is available in this prime location including The Atlantic Terminal stop of the LIRR and subway lines for the 2/3/4/5/B/Q/R/C &G. This home is shown by appointment only, no public open houses. Please contact the listing agent for the schedule and more information. Landmark Fort Greene, South Portland Ave