Outdoor space is a rare commodity in the city; a leafy backyard or a roof deck adds a coveted dimension to warm-weather living. This four-story townhouse at 271 Decatur Street in Stuyvesant Heights has both. Asking $2,895,000, the historic townhouse has a two-part stoop and a detailed, ornate facade. Inside, a 21st-century renovation reflects modern design choices.
On the parlor level, the home begins with a gallery-esque living room filled with sunlight. Arched window transoms with intricate inlaid glass honor the history of the home and the landmarked neighborhood.
Restored wainscoting, moldings, and staircase banisters have been painted black for a stylish contrast; wide arches divide the rooms. A modern kitchen features black cabinetry framed by geometric tile. The kitchen opens onto a sophisticated formal dining area.
Downstairs on the garden level, you’ll find a large bedroom, a full bath, and a cozy rec room/office. Just outside is a private back garden.
The home’s second and third floors offer more updated bedrooms and baths (three chambers on each floor, in a classic brownstone layout). At the home’s zenith, a retractable “sky door” opens onto a private rooftop oasis with panoramic Brooklyn views.
The townhouse is located in the Stuyvesant Heights section of Bed-Stuy, surrounded by elegant brownstones and an ever-growing collection of eateries and shops. For transit convenience, the A and C trains stop nearby at Utica Avenue.
[Listing details: 271 Decatur Street at CityRealty] [At Brown Harris Stevens by Ari Harkov, Christian George Emanuel, and Warner Lewis]RELATED:
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