215 Clermont Ave, 1

The elegance and grandeur of this unique Fort Greene home are rarely found, even amongst some of Brooklyn's finest brownstones. This duplex is gorgeous, as it has been fully renovated and reconfigured while maintaining some of the most remarkable details of the building's original, ornate architecture. The expansive parlor floor of over 2,000 square foot duplex has twelve-foot ceilings, two sets of double doors and manages to take many of the classic characteristics of this era to another level, while also functioning as a modern home. Stunning original details of the living room include restored inlaid floors, a marble fireplace mantle, wooden window shutters, crown and decorative plaster moldings and a detailed tin ceiling. Original sliding doors lead to the grand dining room which features a beautiful piece of the house's original Victorian era architecture repurposed as an ultra-cool bar. The back of the parlor floor has an extension and has been revamped with floor to ceiling windows and sliding glass doors, allowing in the eastern light and housing the modern kitchen. Fully equipped with high-end appliances, plenty of cabinetry and a functional layout, the kitchen also has a breakfast bar overlooking the lovely back garden. The back garden provides a natural and private escape from the city. With nearly 1,000 square feet of landscaped space, there is room for two sitting areas and a full-sized grill. The luxurious and quiet primary bedroom of the garden floor has an ensuite bathroom with radiant floor heating, an elegant dressing/lounge area with customized closets and windowed doors leading directly to the garden. The garden floor also has a spacious second bedroom, the second bathroom, laundry and a mudroom that exits directly to the back garden.