This graceful four-story brownstone at 787 Carroll Street is among the rare Brooklyn finds of its kind, with all of the unspoiled architectural details history buffs crave and a stem-to-stern renovation that spared no expense. With an owner’s triplex above and a renovated garden flat below, there’s an opportunity for rental income, too. Does the covetable combination add up to the home’s $10.25 million ask, nearly $5 million more than it sold for last year?
Twenty-first-century upgrades include all-new electrical and plumbing, with gas lines extended to the street, new water heaters, and lead-free paint.
A zoned HVAC system provides easily controlled heating and cooling throughout. New windows mean energy efficiency and noise reduction.
The suitably grand parlor floor features a 32-foot-long south-facing living room fronted by bay windows overlooking the leafy Park Slope streetscape. Original herringbone hardwood floors, tall ceilings, restored ceiling murals, and bespoke millwork frame the light-filled space.
Other historic details include mantles with pier mirrors and stained glass accents.
Reimagined from the ground up, the parlor kitchen is both modern and timeless. Calacatta marble countertops and backsplash frame a suite of high-performance appliances, including refrigerator drawers and a wine fridge.
A separate butler’s kitchen takes advantage of every inch of the home’s gracious layout. For more convenience, a powder room was added to this floor.
Upstairs, an entire floor is devoted to the primary suite. A luxurious bath offers a spa-level infrared sauna and a soaking tub. The suite also gets an expanded walk-in closet and an integrated laundry room. The top floor offers more bedrooms and a full bath.
The garden level is a self-contained flat that could also be used as an extension of the upper triplex. A second kitchen has high-end appliances and designer details. Beyond, an open space works as a guest bedroom, den, or playroom. This level also has a full bath. As with the rest of the home, historic details—including the original icebox—add unique charm.
Even the fully-excavated cellar offers livable space. Reclaimed materials and exposed beams frame an ideal playroom, gym, or storage room.
The front garden welcomes visitors with a Granny Smith apple tree. In back, a lovely landscaped yard is topped by a custom steel and teak deck. Bluestone and brickwork are enhanced by integrated drainage systems, new fencing, and curated lighting, ready for garden parties and outdoor dining.
[Listing: 787 Carroll Street at CityRealty]
[At Compass by Debra Bondy and Jason Knight]
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