164 Columbia Hts #1

This coop is a rare opportunity to live in the Brooklyn Heights premiere historic mansion section of Columbia Heights, an area which overlooks New York harbor and the Manhattan skyline. It is a designer renovated floor-through in a 25-foot-wide, 1845 brownstone with a landscaped garden. The renovation meticulously incorporates modern technology, with top-of-the-line finishes that blend with old world elegance, all with an expansive open plan. Mechanicals have been replaced, including air conditioning, wiring for cable and internet. All main living areas have original dark-stained parquet floors.

The entry foyer has textured, reclaimed whitewashed pine wood walls that hide a coat closet, supply closet and a ventless Bosch washer/dryer. Large living room floor-to-ceiling bay windows give spectacular views, and glass doors face out to a terrace, great for dining and which leads down to the spacious landscaped garden. The wood-burning fireplace has a magnificent, oversized carved wood mantel. A second bedroom can be closed off with a massive sliding panel of reclaimed textured pine, supplying the flexibility to be a den or lovely guestroom. A grey-tiled bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower with unique lighting and modern fixtures can be accessed from the bedroom or from the hall.

The kitchen dining area has red high-gloss enamel custom cabinets, a black quartz counter with a Viking stainless steel cooktop with an overhead vent, textured dark limestone backsplash, Subzero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and a stainless-steel Viking wall oven and microwave. The dining area is part of the kitchen area and has pine-textured wood and a mirrored panel. An overhead antler-style chandelier is from Design Within Reach, designed by Jason Miller. A pocket door closes off the master suite.A custom walk-through closet leads to a spacious bedroom with hidden storage cabinets, electric roll down screen that covers the oversized television, double sconces over the bed and beautiful dark parquet floors through-out. The luxurious master has very spa-like bathroom with grey stone walls and floor, double mirror cabinet, over-sized shower head, heated towel rack, soaking tub and a separate commode space with shelving for linens.

This amazing turnkey property is a must see. Please be aware that a sensational 3 bed 3 bath duplex exists over this apartment and is currently on the market. The two properties could be combined, given proper approvals. Construction of an elevator is a possibility. This 5-floor coop building has 4 units and is located near subways, water taxi, cafes, restaurants, shopping and the Brooklyn Bridge Park. Pets are welcome. Major storage space is in the basement. The coop employs a superintendent.