60 Joralemon Street is shown by advance appointment, contact the listing broker to make your appointment.
AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A GENERATION.
ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME 19th CENTURY TOWNHOUSE IN PRIME BK HEIGHTS.
Introducing this historic single-family townhouse moments from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade and Brooklyn Bridge Park, an exquisite meticulously maintained 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom period home exuding old-world luxury and charm.
Built in 1845, this four-story house has been expertly maintained and seamlessly weaves together contemporary upgrades with elegant original details. State-of-the-art Sonos speakers, an upgraded HVAC system, and new sash windows blend with original pine plank floors and pocket doors, a quartet of marble wood-burning fireplaces, and 19th-century ceiling medallions hand brushed with 24K gold. Recessed lighting accentuates turn-of-the-century chandeliers and wall sconces. Custom Emma Tapley murals add soothing colors and textures throughout.
The garden level features a casual media room and entertainment-style kitchen with built-in banquette seating, an eat-in island, and a suite of all high-end stainless steel appliances. The kitchen leads out into a unique double-wide backyard sanctuary perfect for urban gardening, sun lounging, alfresco dining, and more.
On the parlor level enjoy your formal living and dining rooms with a well-equipped butler's pantry featuring custom cabinetry down to the felt-lined utensil drawers, Sub-Zero wine fridge, additional dishwasher plus a dumbwaiter connected to the main kitchen.
The primary suite spans the entire third level featuring a private dressing room, couples' closets, a quiet study, and a windowed en-suite bathroom with marble tiles, double sinks, a walk-in shower, and a freestanding soaking tub.
The fourth level has the remaining three bedrooms, one of which can easily be used as a home office. The bedrooms share a windowed full bathroom with a large marble vanity and a deep shower/tub combination. The unfinished lower level is ideal for storage and has a side-by-side washer/dryer and utility sink.
60 Joralemon Street neighbors one of New York City's famous Fake Houses in the heart of the Brooklyn Heights Historic District, owners enjoy rare privacy with an expanded backyard space. The home has repointed front and back facades and sits just moments from the Brooklyn Heights waterfront and a variety of trendy and artisanal boutiques and shops. Public transportation options include the 2/3/4/5/A/C/R and the NYC Ferry. It is easily accessible to several public and private schools, Piers 5 and 6 of Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the adjacent neighborhoods of Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, and Downtown Brooklyn.
