An 1840s townhouse in Brooklyn Heights that sold for $5.35 million in 2023 is back on the market after an extensive renovation, with an asking price of $12.75 million.
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According to Realtor, the 6,000-square-foot property has five levels and six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, while retaining architectural details from its 1848 Greek Revival design.
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The townhouse was purchased by its current owners in 2023, who then undertook a major renovation of the property.
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Carl Gambino of the Gambino Group at Compass, who is representing the listing, said the owners carried out an extensive renovation after buying the home.
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During the work, the townhouse's electrical, mechanical, plumbing and HVAC systems were also replaced or updated, while the rear wall was reconstructed.
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The property also has an all-electric LG heat-pump system and insulation made mostly from hemp.
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At the same time, the renovation kept original architectural elements inside the house.
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Restored millwork and other historic details remain, allowing the townhouse to retain its older character while incorporating updated systems and modern features.
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The townhouse is only 25 feet wide, a dimension described as similar to other Brooklyn townhouses, but its five levels give the property considerable vertical space.
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Gambino said the combination of its historic character and rebuilt interior makes the house unusual.
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“It is unusual to find a 25-foot-wide Brooklyn Heights townhouse that preserves its 1848 Greek Revival character while offering a fully rebuilt interior,” Gambino said as quoted by Realtor.
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The renovation also included new mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems throughout the property.
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The historic facade and restored details were retained alongside the modernised infrastructure.
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“The historic facade and restored details sit alongside new mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems throughout.
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The renovation was extensive, including a reconstruction of the rear wall and new systems throughout the home,” Gambino said.
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ASH, a firm included on Architectural Digest’s AD100 list, worked with the sellers on the redesign of the rooms.
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The interiors now include Bianco Carrara marble countertops in the kitchen, solid white-oak floors and Forbes & Lomax hardware.
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The kitchen is also equipped with Bertazzoni, Sub-Zero and Miele appliances.
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Despite these updates, the property continues to feature original architectural details, including restored millwork.
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The townhouse has six bedrooms and seven bathrooms across five levels, with one floor featuring a gym, sauna and steam shower.
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The townhouse has six bedrooms and seven bathrooms and is spread across five levels.
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One level includes a gym, sauna and steam shower.
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The garden level has a one-bedroom suite with its own kitchen and laundry area.
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The space could be used for guests or live-in staff.
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Outside, an eight-foot-deep ipe terrace can be accessed from the parlor floor.
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It sits above a landscaped garden and bluestone patio, adding private outdoor space to the property.
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The house last changed hands in 2023, when it sold for $5,350,000.
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It is now listed for $12,750,000 after the extensive work carried out by the current owners.
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The new asking price reflects the cost of the renovation, according to the listing.
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Gambino also pointed to the property's combination of size, outdoor space and preserved historic features.
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The finished cellar has a gym and sauna, while a separate suite with its own kitchen gives the next owner valuable flexibility,” Gambino said.
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The property is also being marketed around its location in Brooklyn Heights, a neighbourhood known for preserved architecture and residential streets.
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Gambino said buyers are drawn to the area for its architecture and its access to nearby places, including Brooklyn Bridge Park, the Promenade and Manhattan.
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“Buyers come to Brooklyn Heights for its preserved architecture and residential streets, with Brooklyn Bridge Park, the Promenade, and Manhattan close by.
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It offers a strong sense of neighborhood without giving up access to the city,” Gambino said.
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The listing also highlights the townhouse's six bedrooms and separate suite as features that can accommodate different household needs.
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“I see this appealing to someone who wants the scale and privacy of a substantial townhouse, appreciates historic architecture, and values a home ready for contemporary living.
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Its six bedrooms and flexible suite could serve a family, frequent guests, or a household with changing needs, Gambino said.
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