Real Estate

Williamsburg Townhouse, Glassy And Modern, On Market For $4.5 Mill

WOW House: Someone who can afford this house probably won't even notice when the L Train shuts down.

WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN — Have you ever been walking to the Williamsburg waterfront to catch some sun and wondered how much one of those standalone townhouses costs in prime Williamsburg? Well, for an idea, the 4,624-sq-ft 257 Berry St. between Grand and South 1st is $4.5 million.

  • Address: 257 Berry St, Brooklyn, New York
  • Price: $4,500,000
  • Square Feet: 4624
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2 Full and 2 Half Baths
  • Built: 2005
  • Features: 257 Berry Street presents the rare opportunity to acquire one of the largest and most distinct single family townhouses in Williamsburg. Find inspiration in the unequaled views and light of this thoughtfully designed home which includes a double-height art studio gallery with loading dock and a rare grandfathered curb cut for parking. Located just two blocks from the waterfront in vibrant Williamsburg, the striking and stylish home was designed by Standard Architects and is distinguished by its open and airy floorplan, 4 verdant terraces and stunning vistas of the city skylines. The residential entry opens to a sky-lit central staircase of structural steel. One flight up, a study or 4th bedroom enjoys western light from the floor-to-ceiling windows found throughout. The dramatic, double-height living room and dining room overlooks a bucolic terrace and is perfect for entertaining. The adjacent chef's kitchen offers classic stainless steel cabinetry, granite countertops, high-end appliances. A powder room completes the main floor. Upstairs, the towering great room rises to a mezzanine level study, which looks onto the soaring room below. Two additional bedrooms, one with an en-suite terrace, enjoy open sunny views and a shared bathroom. The top floor master bedroom suite, complete with sky-lit bathroom, artfully frames a large terrace with magical sunset views. A steel stairway leads to an upper terrace with panoramic views of the bridge, river & skyline. Adjacent to the residence, the studio entry leads to a massive double-height art studio gallery with bathroom and full height basement. With direct street access via the curb cut and loading dock, the private parking is the ultimate urban luxury. Built to exacting standards with superb proportions and clean high style finishes, this magnificent townhouse is in pristine condition and ready for immediate occupancy. A modern nest & an oasis of tranquility located in the heart of Williamsburg.

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