Upon entering, you're welcomed into an inviting open-concept living and dining area filled with natural light from oversized Pella Landmark windows. The generous layout creates an effortless flow for both entertaining and everyday living, while the home's thoughtful proportions provide a sense of openness rarely found in condominium residences.
The kitchen serves as the heart of the home, featuring custom European solid hardwood cabinetry, Calacatta Miraggio Cove honed stone countertops and backsplash, and a fully integrated suite of premium paneled appliances. A Blomberg refrigerator, Bertazzoni range with externally vented hood, Bosch dishwasher, and fully vented cooking system combine performance with timeless design.
Positioned at the rear of the upper level, the primary bedroom enjoys direct access to a private deck overlooking the garden below, creating a peaceful outdoor retreat that can be enjoyed throughout the seasons. A second bedroom and beautifully appointed full bathroom complete the upper level, offering an ideal balance of privacy and functionality.
The lower level introduces an entirely different dimension to the home. Anchored by an expansive recreation room spanning nearly twenty-four feet in length, the space offers exceptional flexibility for a media room, home office, fitness studio, guest suite, creative workspace, or additional living area. Direct access to the private south-facing garden creates a natural extension of the interior living space and enhances the home's connection to the outdoors.
The landscaped garden provides a rare urban sanctuary ideal for dining, entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing in the sun. Combined with the private deck above, the residence offers multiple outdoor experiences seldom found within condominium living.
Throughout the home, wide-plank California white oak engineered flooring introduces warmth and texture, while Porcelanosa bathrooms feature floating vanities, floating toilets, and sleek glass-enclosed shower areas. Mitsubishi Hyper-Heat central air conditioning, enhanced sound insulation, ButterflyMX smart access control, and fully vented in-unit laundry provide the comfort, efficiency, and convenience expected of modern luxury living.
Located on a quiet tree-lined block moments from Ridgewood's most beloved destinations, including Rolo's, Hellbender, Il Gigante, Pierogi Boys, Ridgewood Coffee Company, and Variety Coffee, Catalpa House offers the perfect balance of neighborhood character and modern convenience. Access to the M train at Fresh Pond Road and Forest Avenue, along with nearby L train connections, provides an effortless commute while preserving the relaxed residential charm that has made Ridgewood one of New York City's most sought-after neighborhoods.
Residence 1B delivers a rare opportunity to enjoy the space, privacy, and indoor-outdoor lifestyle of a townhouse within an intimate six-residence boutique condominium.
Quick Profile
Unique for being a symbolic and literal bridge between Brooklyn and Queens, Ridgewood incorporates both distinct elements of these boroughs into its persona. Originally considered part of Brooklyn, the neighborhood broke off with Bushwick in the 1700s at a point called, appropriately, Arbitration Rock. When the blackout of 1977 occurred, the residents of Ridgewood only further wanted to dissociate themselves from their Bushwick neighbors as the bedlam that ensued in between the looting and the riots made them feel just a tad superior.
And yet, just because its zip code changed didn’t mean Ridgewood could ever fully break free from its proximity and entwined identity with Bushwick. Pegged as the next “it” destination and hipster haven to move to circa 2016, Ridgewood has surprised many with its steady pace of growth, therefore well-maintained “neighborhood” feel.
Rife with quiet blocks filled with quaint, colorful buildings, Ridgewood offers the bodegas and local businesses one also expects of “old world” Brooklyn. An increase in the number of coffee shops, bars and DIY venues have continued its natural association with Bushwick, however, the deeper into the neighborhood you go, the more apparent it becomes that Ridgewood is very much its own very Queensian thing.