A rare opportunity to own a condo the size of a townhouse in the heart of Clinton Hill. 538 Washington is a boutique ten-residence condominium designed by architect Luca Andrisani. Residence 1B is a sprawling 4 bedroom, 3 full bathroom duplex spanning 2,242 interior square feet, with a 700 square foot private garden extending the home outdoors.
Enter the proper welcoming foyer that opens up to the bright and expansive living and lounge areas. Light pours through the massive floor to ceiling windows throughout. The kitchen is fitted with Cervaiole marble slab countertops, a Glassos crystal white tile backsplash, a custom-paneled Liebherr refrigerator, and a Bosch stainless steel cooktop and oven. From the kitchen, step onto the balcony that leads down to the fully private back yard, complete with pavers and two levels of raised wraparound garden beds. The bathrooms carry the same level of detail, with Bamboo, White Carrara and Glassos crystal white wall tile, a Hydro Systems soaking tub, Hansgrohe polished chrome fixtures, Wetstyle and Vanico sinks, and Toto and Duravit fittings throughout. Additional notable features include abundant storage + an easily accessible deeded storage room, an in-unit laundry room, and a massive living/lounge space downstairs currently configured as a living room + office. The layout invites flexibility throughout: several rooms can swap roles easily. A Mitsubishi Multi-City split system throughout provides efficient heating and cooling.
538 Washington offers a virtual doorman with package reception, bicycle storage, and a common roofdeck. The building's facade, an abstract reinterpretation of the Brooklyn Bridge, is wrapped in an operable copper screen, a quiet nod to the icon just down on the river. Set in the heart of Clinton Hill, 538 Washington puts you steps from the C train, with an easy walk to the G and A trains - keeping the rest of Brooklyn and Manhattan within quick reach. The surrounding blocks are home to some of Clinton Hill's best dining, with haunts like Sisters, Emily, Aida, and Locanda Vini & Olii all close by, and Burly Coffee, Porta Coffee, and Otway Bakery even closer for a quick fix.
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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.