Dobrodošli na 42 Monroe Place u Brooklyn Heightsu, pravoj arhitektonskoj dragulju. Širok 26,5 stopa, ovaj townhouse se prostire na impresivnih 6,425 kvadratnih stopa, nudeći dva grandiozna duplex stana, svaki s vlastitim ulazom i glavnim prostorijama koje se protežu cijelom širinom doma. Svaki stan izgleda kao samostalna kuća, nudeći impresivnu površinu i neovisnost, a opet su povezani svojom zajedničkom arhitektonskom senzibilnošću. Ova neo-georgijska remek-djela je izgrađena 1913. godine od strane poznatog arhitekta Motta B. Schmidta i postala je predložak za njegov dizajn niza townhousa na Sutton Placeu u Manhattanu.

Prva dva kata nekretnine predstavljaju prostranu kuću od 3,600 kvadratnih stopa s četiri spavaće sobe, elegantnom dnevnom sobom, galerijom i formalnom blagovaonicom s kaminom. Veliko proširenje iza blagovaonice sadrži modernu kuhinju s prozorima, šesterokrilni Garland štednjak i Salamander roštilj, odvojen prostor za zabavu plus WC i kućnu ured, i ležernu blagovaonicu koja se nalazi uz sunčani prostor s krovnim prozorem. Francuska vrata od poda do stropa otvaraju se prema mirnom dvorištu i vrtu. Uz grandiozne stepenice nalaze se četiri spavaće sobe i dva puna kupaonice, s izvanredno širokim glavnim apartmanom koji zauzima prednju sobu okrenutu prema zapadu s prekrasnom prirodnom svjetlošću, en-suite kupaonicom i kaminom. Tri dodatne spavaće sobe nude mnogo privatnosti, višestruke izloženosti i jednostavan pristup zajedničkoj punoj kupaonici i praonicu rublja. Tu je također i podrum s prozorima od 1,289 kvadratnih stopa koji se može pristupiti s glavnog kata kuće ili ulice, a može se uvrstiti kao dodatni stambeni prostor.

Uz druge stepenice kroz zaseban ulaz nalazi se spektakularni stan od 2,800 kvadratnih stopa s tri spavaće sobe + ured na trećem i četvrtom katu. Dobrodošla treća etaža je središnja točka doma, pružajući savršen protok iz 25 stopa široke dnevne sobe s jedne strane i formalne blagovaonice s druge strane. Divna kuhinja sadrži Bosch indukcijsku pećnicu, blagovaonicu s prozorima i odvojenu ostavu s puno radne i skladišne površine. Iza kuhinje nalaze se ured s prozorima i praonica rublja s prozorima, kao i puna kupaonica. Tri savršene spavaće sobe i dvije pune kupaonice nalaze se na gornjem katu: nevjerojatan glavni apartman širok 25 stopa okrenut prema zapadu s pogledom na Monroe Place, i dvije lijepe spavaće sobe s povezanim vratima okrenutim prema istoku. Ispred jedne od spavaćih soba nalazi se ogroman potpuno novi krov nad proširenjem, savršeno mjesto za krovni vrt i terasu. Glavne stepenice nastavljaju se do punog krova, također potpuno novog, s prekrasnim pogledom na Brooklyn Heights horizont i donji Manhattan.

Ovo je zaista rijetka ponuda u Brooklyn Heightsu koja nudi toliko mogućnosti. Obitelj koja ga zauzima više od 45 godina i besprijekorno održavan, ovaj dom je rijetka cjelina pod jednim krovom. Svaki duplex je veći od mnogih kuća na tržištu, a oba su u izvrsnom stanju, s potencijalom da se spoje u jedan ogroman dom, prošire u podrum s prozorima i razviju dva krovna terasa. Ova kuća je savršeno smještena u srcu kvart, s zaštićenom otvorenom zapadnom izloženošću, a također i prekrasnom istočnom, južnom i sjevernom izloženošću iz dubokog proširenja. Dovedite svoju obitelj, dovedite svoje prijatelje i istražite ovu priliku koja se pruža jednom u generaciji da zauzmete tako poseban dom.

Welcome to 42 Monroe Place in Brooklyn Heights, a true architectural gem. At 26.5 feet wide, this townhouse spans an impressive 6,425 square feet, offering two grand duplex residences each with a separate entrance and major rooms that span the full width of the home. Each residence feels like a standalone house, offering impressive space and independence, yet they are linked by their shared architectural sensibility. This neo-Georgian masterpiece was built in 1913 by renowned architect Mott B. Schmidt and became a template for his design of a row of townhouses on Manhattan's Sutton Place.

The first two floors of the property are a sprawling 3,600sf four-bedroom home with an elegant living room, gallery and formal dining room with fireplace. A huge extension beyond the dining room features a modern windowed kitchen with a six burner Garland stove and Salamander broiler, a separate entertaining pantry plus a powder room and home office, and a casual dining area adjacent to a skylit sunroom. Floor to ceiling French doors open out to a serene patio and garden. Up the grand staircase are four bedrooms and two full baths, with the extra-wide primary suite occupying the front room facing west with stunning natural light, an en-suite bathroom and fireplace. Three additional bedrooms have tons of privacy, multiple exposures, and have easy access to a shared full bathroom and laundry.
There is also a 1,289sf windowed basement accessed from the main floor of the house or the street which can be incorporated as additional residential space.

Up the second staircase through its separate entrance is a spectacular 2,800sf three bedroom + office residence on the third and fourth floors. The welcoming third floor landing is the focal point of the home, providing the perfect flow from the 25 foot-wide living room on one side, and the formal dining room on the other. The wonderful kitchen features a Bosch induction range, windowed eat-in area and separate pantry with tons of counter and storage space. Beyond the kitchen are a windowed office and windowed laundry room as well as a full bathroom. Three perfect bedrooms and two full baths are on the top floor: the incredible 25 foot-wide primary suite facing west over Monroe Place, and two lovely bedrooms with a connecting door facing east. Off one of the bedrooms is a huge brand-new roof over the extension, the perfect spot for a roof top garden and deck. The main staircase continues up to the full roof, also brand new, with its lovely views across the Brooklyn Heights skyline and lower Manhattan beyond.

This is truly a rare offering in Brooklyn Heights that presents so many options. Occupied by the same family for over 45 years and impeccably maintained, this home is the rare compound under one roof. Each duplex is larger than many houses on the market, and both are in excellent condition, with potential to combine into one enormous home, expand into the windowed basement, and develop the two roof terraces. This home is perfectly situated in the heart of the neighborhood, with protected open western exposure, as well as glorious east, south and north exposure from the deep extension. Bring your family, bring your friends, and explore this once in a generation chance to occupy such a special home.