The expansive parlor floor boasts impressive ceiling heights and beautifully restored period details, including original moldings and a decorative mantel. Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows on both exposures fill the space with natural light. The front of the parlor is configured as an elegant living area overlooking Bergen Street to the north, while the rear features a stunning chef's kitchen equipped with top-of-the-line appliances by Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Miele, custom millwork, and luxurious Arabescato marble. Adjacent is a dining area that comfortably seats six to eight, along with a conveniently located powder room. A bluestone deck extends from this level, ideal for al fresco dining and relaxation, leading down to a landscaped bluestone garden designed by Brooklyn Heights Gardens-perfect for outdoor entertaining.
The entire third floor serves as the primary suite. A full-width bedroom occupies the front, complemented by an expansive walk-through dressing area and a five-fixture spa bathroom featuring a steam shower, deep soaking tub, radiant heated floors, and double vanity. A large, windowed laundry room completes this level.
The top floor includes three additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The rear bedroom is en suite with a walk-in closet, while the two front bedrooms share a spacious hall bathroom.
On the garden level, the rear portion serves as a casual living area with a secondary kitchen-ideal for guests or extended stays. A powder room and second laundry area are located in the hallway, while the front hosts a bedroom and full bath.
The fully finished cellar offers full ceiling height and remarkable flexibility, perfect for use as a gym, recreation room, or home theater. This level also includes a full bathroom with a sauna.
Set on one of Boerum Hill's most desirable blocks, just moments from the cafes, boutiques, and acclaimed restaurants along Atlantic Avenue, Smith Street, and Court Street, 232 Bergen Street represents a rare opportunity to own a brand-new, fully renovated historic townhouse in one of Brooklyn's most sought-after neighborhoods.
Quick Profile
Boerum Hill is a tiny, quiet, primarily residential neighborhood in Brooklyn. There are broad tree-lined streets that are filled with elegant three and four-story brownstones and townhouses, mostly built between 1840 and 1870. There is a definite family vibe to the neighborhood, but young professionals are moving in, and with them are coming trendy bars to cater to their desire for some measure of nightlife, without having to linger in Manhattan. These new bars and restaurants are being sandwiched in amongst existing shops on both Atlantic Avenue and Smith Street, which are the main commercial areas in Boerum Hill.
Boerum Hill offers a convenient location that is still able to maintain its small-neighborhood feel. Shopkeepers value their customers and remember their regulars. It continues to do what it was designed to do, namely provide small-town living in the very shadow of the big city. Boerum Hill is an easy commute to other parts of the city, making it easy to come home every day to the peace and tranquility of Boerum Hill while commuting to a job anywhere in the city.
The neighborhood is quite walkable and you can take the time to catch up with your neighbors while visiting on their stoops. Shopping on Atlantic Avenue is stress-free with no high pressure. You can meet with friends at any of the many coffee shops and while away pleasant hours in conversation. The dining scene on Smith Street is similarly laid-back. Don’t expect that there will be quite as much to see or do as there is in Manhattan, but there are a decent number of interesting bars and restaurants providing a measure of nightlife. The trade-off is worth it, as Boerum Hill provides a quiet, peaceful place to live and raise a family.