289 Cumberland St

-- It is hard to enter this unique home and not be swept off your feet. --Situated on one of the most well preserved blocks in the heart of the Fort Greene Historic District is a 25-foot wide Pre-Civil War Italianate-frame townhouse that has been owned by the same fam'ly for the past 30 years. Built in 1851, this one of a kind home has 14 rooms on 3 floors, including an enormous living room composed of a double parlor with 2 fireplaces, a charming library with views of the garden, a formal dining room with french doors opening on to one of two decks, and an award winning eat-in kitchen with high-end appliances and heated stone floor. Upstairs you will find the additional 10 rooms, including multiple large bedrooms with fireplaces and 100 year old built in sinks, two bathrooms, including one with a dormer ceiling, skylight and claw foot tub, plus additional living areas, offices, or additional bedrooms. Two additions over the life of the home contribute to the expansive feel of the home.Notable features include the finely carved Queen Anne style porch added in the late 19th century and recently rebuilt to its original appearance, the second back staircase which leads to an additional living room and den with two fireplaces, the beautiful garden and two newly built decks for entertaining, an attic and large unfinished basement with 7 1/2' ceilings, as well as the extensive structural work and system upgrades which have been completed.-- Located in Fort Greene Historic District--25' by 66' (at its largest) --14 Rooms in roughly 2900 square feet-- Significant recent maintenance included rebuilding sides of home and roof fireplace, new weatherboard, many new windows, heating system, etc. --Nearly every wall and ceiling has been replaced in the past 30 years. --Two additions account for a large formal dining room and renovated kitchen.-- 7 Fireplaces, 2 Working Wood Burning -- Windows on all four sides of the home!!-- Two backyard decks plus garden-- Unique Queen Anne style front porch-- Laundry hook ups on second floor and in basement-- One block from C and G trains -- Short distance to Atlantic Terminal and LI Railroad, BAM, Barclay Center Fort Greene Park, Incredible Dining on Dekalb Ave.Bond New York is a real estate broker that supports equal housing opportunity.