10 MONTAGUE Terrace #3BC

Overlooking the Harbor, and Lower Manhattan with views from every window, this unique apartment, in one of Brooklyn Heights best kept Historic Mansions that includes a passenger elevator, is reminiscent of 'The Age of Innocence', and has all the grandeur associated with the period. It has been architecturally designed bringing in the new while maintaining its 19th century integrity and old world charm. All woodwork in this exquisite apartment is the original walnut that has been restored to its former glory. Thirteen foot ceilings with period moldings soar above all rooms and the original mantels surround both working fireplaces. The Master bedroom boasts a dressing room with Cascais limestone floors, custom quarter sawn brown elm cabinetry and a gas fireplace. The master bath also with Cascais limestone flooring, glass tiles by Anne Sachs, custom over sized glass shower doors and cabinetry, a tea for two Kohler tub with Vola sink & shower fittings. In addition there is a large walk in closet and dressing area off the master bedroom. The full guest bath has the same, Vola sink and shower fittings, limestone flooring with clear walnut cabinetry, glass tiled walls and an Asko washer and dryer. The library book cases are quarter sawn brown elm with a sliding center panel, built in clear walnut desk and printer cubby with a Putnam library ladder. The large chef kitchen has slate flooring, quarter sawn brown elm cabinetry with Erin Adams mosaic backsplash. Stainless steel appliances are top of the line, subzero fridge, Asko dishwasher, Wolf cooktop and oven that includes a rectractable Gaggenau range hood and Thermador warming oven. The living room has a built in audio-visual cabinet with a clear figured Makore veneer, and hydraulic lift for the flat screen TV, wood burning fireplace and all original shutters that have been fully restored. Lutron lighting and Central Air Conditioning top off this one of a kind beauty. A must see to appreciate.

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