Turn this $6.9M Brooklyn Heights three-family townhouse into an urban mansion with original details galore
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Asking $6,900,000, the graceful five-story Italianate brownstone at 261 Hicks Street on a picturesque Brooklyn Heights block embodies the neighborhood’s historic elegance. Converted in 1969 to a three-family residence, the home spans 4,915 square feet of living space on five floors. The current owners occupy the top four levels with a garden-level flat below; optimize the home’s rental potential, including a top-floor apartment, or convert the entire townhouse into a private mansion. Unlike many historic properties, the home’s grand architectural details have been maintained, providing a dramatic frame for its 12 light-filled rooms.
Built in 1866 as a single-family residence, the home’s period details have been preserved with care. Overlooking Grace Church, the parlor floor offers views of the Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor.
Throughout are seven bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths, with a full cellar below. Restored original elements include the home’s brownstone facade, ironwork, dramatic double front doors, original staircase, and six wood-burning fireplaces.
The parlor floor extension is outfitted with a charming and hard-working modern farmhouse kitchen. Outdoor space includes a terrace that leads down to a private, landscaped rear garden.
The rooftop offers open views in every direction, perfect for a rooftop terrace. Currently used as a rental, the garden apartment will be delivered vacant.
[Listing details: 261 Hicks Street by Joan Goldberg of Brown Harris Stevens]
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