162 Columbia Heights Gard

Located on the best block in historic Brooklyn Heights, this gorgeous 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home has a private deck and garden that faces one of the world's most stunning views--the wide and active New York Harbor, lower Manhattan with its twinkling lights at night, Lady Liberty and beyond. Simply breathtaking. Here your home is not a just a place to live, but rather a peaceful refuge with unobstructed views to the city that never sleeps. Located on the garden floor of an 1846 brownstone, this thoughtful gut renovation by local renowned architect Ben Baxt spares no expense. Nearly every inch of the apartment was rebuilt with both a design nod toward the past, using timeless materials like marble, walnut and oak, and an incorporation of today's contemporary aesthetic and conveniences, like central air conditioning.The large living room, with built-ins and a decorative fireplace (convertible to gas), flows beautifully to a dining area which has a custom walnut wet-bar and Sub-Zero dual zone wine refrigerator. French doors off the dining area open to approx 1,000 sq ft of private outdoor space--a custom built Ipe wood deck which leads down to a beautiful slate entertaining space. This is one of only 13 private gardens adjacent to the world famous Brooklyn Heights Promenade.The clean white kitchen would delight any cook with it's Blue Star Range, Liebherr refrigerator, Miele Dishwasher, pot filler, and gorgeous Calcutta Gold marble counters. Off the kitchen, a laundry room houses the Whirlpool Duet Steam washer & vented dryer. The master suite includes the most amazingly luxurious master bathroom with it's radiant floors, jacuzzi tub, poured concrete custom sink, separate shower, and extra large dressing/closet area. Enjoy a second smaller bedroom or the perfect home office, with views toward the river and separate access to the deck. The second full bathroom is timeless with Carrera marble tile and radiant floors. The building provides private storage cages in the lower level. Shown by open house or easy appointment.