Credit: Interiors by Kat for The Corcoran Group
In the highly desirable Greenpoint neighborhood, the most sought-after properties may be the lovingly restored townhouses on its handful of tree-lined, historic blocks. Asking $3,750,000, this restored wood frame home at 141 Calyer Street is a fine example. Built in 1899, this three-family townhouse is currently configured as a one-bedroom garden apartment with a triplex above. Over 3,000 square feet of interior space has been preserved and updated with both respect for history and an eye for design.
Through a pair of arched French doors on the parlor floor, an entry hall leads to the home’s main living room. Connected to this space via original glass-paneled wood pocket doors is a formal dining room. From every angle, you’ll find a wealth of original architectural details, including wide plank wood floors, wall moldings, decorative fireplaces, and ornate medallions that punctuate tall ceilings.
A renovation by the home’s current owners yielded a chef-worthy kitchen with European country style. Design highlights include marble countertops brought to life by a backsplash of green zellige tiles. Functional flourishes include a walk-in pantry and a custom Grohe water system offering chilled still and sparkling water.
Directly off the kitchen is a deck that leads to a leafy garden with plenty of dining space and lots of bohemian charm. A powder room is hidden away under the stairs.
On the second level are two bedrooms. The front-facing chamber gets a walk-in closet and a decorative fireplace. To the rear, the primary bedroom overlooks the garden. Bedrooms are served by a wall of built-in closets, a washer/dryer, and a vintage-chic bathroom anchored by a unique copper-and-wood soaking tub.
The home’s top floor holds two more bedrooms. A separate, flexible space is used as an office and closet, accented by the home’s original sink and vintage tiling.
Back down on the garden floor, you’ll find a spacious one-bedroom flat. A great bonus for extra income or a space for guests, the apartment has separate living and dining rooms and a bedroom that opens onto the patio. Below the garden apartment is a full-length cellar for lots of storage space and access to the building’s mechanicals.
This Greenpoint find is as fetching on the outside as it is on the inside. A crisp cadet blue facade accented by white window frames paints an enviable picture for passers-by.
[Listing details: 144 Calyer Street by Jacob Henderson of The Corcoran Group]
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Credit: Interiors by Kat for The Corcoran Group
