For $2.2M, this two-family Bed-Stuy townhouse has three levels of outdoor space
All photos courtesy of Anastasios Mentis Photography for The Corcoran Group
Built in 1899, the historic wood-frame townhouse at 681 Decatur Street gets curb appeal points for its moody, modern, slate-grey exterior. Located in the Ocean Hill section of Bed-Stuy, the two-unit property has been thoroughly renovated on the inside, featuring a two-floor owners’ duplex above a two-bedroom garden flat. Asking $2,199,995, the 20-foot-wide townhouse has abundant outdoor space in the form of a parlor-floor deck, a rear garden with a new horizontal wood privacy fence, and a finished rooftop space.
The upper duplex begins with a classic entry foyer. The elegant parlor level is framed by 10-foot ceilings and white oak floors; the light-filled living area is anchored by a wood-burning fireplace. Throughout the home are 21st-century must-haves like built-in Bluetooth speakers, multi-zone heating/cooling, and a state-of-the-art security system.
Through a dramatic decorative arch is a marble-accented kitchen anchored by a large dining island. Additional highlights include Wolf appliances and a dual-zone wine fridge. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a deck and stairs that descend to the yard below.
On the top floor are three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The south-facing primary suite boasts garden views and a wall of built-in closets. No luxury was forgotten in the attendant ensuite bath, where marble flooring and imported Italian tile frame a double vanity, a separate shower, and a freestanding soaking tub. There is also a vented washer/dryer on this floor.
On the garden level, a renovated two-bedroom apartment offers a substantial income opportunity or a suite for family and friends. There is a washer/dryer in the apartment as well.
A finished cellar has a powder room and open space that can be used to create a home gym, art studio, or rec room. Above it all is a finished rooftop with water, lighting, and electricity already installed.
[Listing details: 681 Decatur Street by Mark Martov of The Corcoran Group]
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