$5,500,000
Updated 2 years ago
Off Market

40 Clifton Place

Clinton Hill, Brooklyn | Saint James Place & Grand Ave

10 Rooms5 Beds2.5 Baths3,400 Square FeetSingle Family

$5,500,000
floors / apts3 / 1
Lot Size20'x100'
Built Size20'x42'
ZoneR6B
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$8,292
Price Per SF
$1,618

Listing Features

  • Original Details
  • WBFP

Outdoor space and views

  • Deck [11'x8']
  • Garden [20'x22']
  • Terrace [5'x8']
  • City Views

Building Amenities

  • Gated Entry
  • Laundry Room
  • Sauna

Property Description for 40 Clifton Place

Welcome to 40 Clifton Place, a stunningly renovated townhouse that exemplifies architectural elegance and modern luxury. Located between St James Place and Grand Avenue in Clinton Hill, This remarkable 19th-century brownstone, measuring twenty feet wide and spanning three spacious floors (plus a beautifully finished basement), has been transformed to meet the highest standards of design, utility and style. As you enter, you'll find a spacious open layout with beautiful Italian white oak herringbone floors that seamlessly connect the living, dining, and large kitchen areas. The ceilings are impressively high and there's tons of natural light from the north and southern exposures and at the end of the floor is the south facing deck, accessible from the 9 foot glass doors. The beautiful marble fireplace ( which has been converted to gas) adds a cozy touch.The kitchen is designed for both cooking and entertaining, with a large marble island, floor-to-ceiling cabinets, and high-quality appliances, including a 48-inch refrigerator and stove. A tasteful marble backsplash completes the look, while a convenient powder room with Violeta marble is tucked away. On the upper floor, the primary bedroom suite offers a peaceful retreat with five skylights and a luxurious ensuite bathroom that includes a freestanding tub, a marble-lined shower, a sauna, and a fireplace. There is a separate WC watercloset room. The second bedroom, currently set up as a piano room, features a terrace overlooking the garden. The garden level includes three additional bedrooms and a full bath, along with a laundry room and plenty of storage. The mudroom adds practicality with heated floors and dedicated spaces for shoes, coats, strollers, and bikes. Step outside to the rear garden, which has Astro turf and a pergola, and plenty of room for a large dining table and seating. The finished basement has been transformed into a cozy TV and playroom, complete with a jungle gym, making it great for activities or a workout space. The original brick archways have been thoughtfully refinished, adding a touch of history. 40 Clifton Place offers a wonderful mix of comfort and style, making it a perfect place to call home in Brooklyn. Combined with its location on a quiet one way street, outdoor spaces and thoughtful design, this townhouse is a serene retreat in a vibrant neighborhood. Details Size of building: 20x51 Size of lot: 20x100 Outdoor space; Two decks, garden Original details: Yes, Entry way doors, exterior and interior stairways, bannisters Garden : South Facing Exposures North, South Taxes $8300 Annually Landmarks: Yes Violations: None Extention: Yes

Building Details for 40 Clifton Place

OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1899
Floors/Apts3/1
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Classon Av
0.19 miles
Clinton-Washington Avs
0.19 miles
Clinton-Washington Avs
0.33 miles

Citi Bike

Lafayette Ave & St James Pl
0.1 miles
Washington Ave & Greene Ave
0.15 miles

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Clinton Hill | Brooklyn

Quick Profile

Tucked behind the Brooklyn Navy Yard in central Brooklyn is the quiet residential neighborhood of Clinton Hill. Once a strictly working-class neighborhood, Clinton Hill has become known for its elegant brownstones and stately mansions that were built as Manhattanites crossed the East River in the 1920s in search of the supposed health benefits that came from living “on the hill,” which has an elevation of 95 feet. Now you will also find newer luxury apartment and condo buildings interspersed throughout the neighborhood.

The Pratt Institute and St. Joseph College give the area a certain energy that comes from having a college in your town, while it’s leafy streets, some with their original cobblestones, and slower pace attract young families. Millennials and professionals are flocking to Clinton Hill in search of a reasonably priced neighborhood that offers both nightlife and an easy commute to Manhattan. Clinton Hill is a beautiful neighborhood with a suburban feel and firm roots in its past that also offers plenty of urban amenities.

New businesses are showing up in Clinton Hill on a regular basis, adding to the current proliferation of coffee shops, restaurants, and bars. As the population changes, new entertainment and nightlife venues are migrating to the area to meet the demand. Barclays Center is within easy walking distance, offering exciting sporting events and concerts.

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OLR ID: 80082TH