Featured Brooklyn Heights Real Estate: Modern $4.3M Townhouse In Historic District

NEW YORK CITY, NY -- This week's featured real estate listing is a modern six-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse that is listed at $4,300,000.

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• Address: 205 Congress St, New York City, New York
• Price: $4,300,000
• Square Feet: 3518
• Bedrooms: 6
• Bathrooms: 3 Baths
• Built: 2013

Features: Rarely available elegant townhouse located in the heart of the historic Landmarked neighborhood of Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, on the coveted and charming Congress Street. This estate sale, 3500sf home has been gently lived in, and well maintained by the same family for over 50 years. Original parquet floors and the wood and plaster detailing remain intact and in beautiful condition. Legally a two family, the four story house plus cellar is currently configured as a triplex with an open connection to a garden floor in-law or guest suite with updated kitchen. The parlor floor has a lovely front dining room, a central kitchen and a gracious living room adorned by a stunning, rose-marble, wood-burning fireplace. Continue out to the greenhouse which has housed a collection of orchids and tropical plants over the years - a perfect spot to read the morning paper, share a pot of tea, or relax at the end of the day. Enjoy the view of the lush blue stone patio and garden of 205 Congress Street as well as the beautifully maintained neighboring gardens. The third floor has a spacious Master Bedroom and an equally generous front room currently used as a Library with built-in book shelves, desk, and working fireplace. Both rooms have marble mantelpieces. Dont miss the vintage Italian marble and brass master bath complete with bidet. The bright top floor has generous 95 ceilings, 3 bedrooms and a large sky-lit bathroom which includes a washer and dryer. Four out of the six bedrooms are equipped with a vintage working marble sink. All have generous closets. Step outside this warm and inviting home to the bright and lush garden or the friendly stoop life of Congress Street. Anchored at one end of the block is the beautifully landscaped Cobble Hill Park where one can sit with a friend, enjoy a summer picnic, watch the famous Halloween parade, or appreciate one of the many events planned by the neighborhood. The F/G train is less than 1 1/2 blocks, and the 2,3,4,5,N,R, are less than a 10 minute walk to Borough Hall. Surrounded by the shops and restaurants of Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill and Brooklyn Heights, and a short walk to Brooklyn Bridge Park.

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.