Rijetko - ako ikada - na tržištu se pojavi neo-italijanska renesansna kamenorezačka kuća na uglu s tri otvorene izloženosti, znamenitost koja je savršeno smještena direktno uz Prospect Park, s najznačajnijom razinom muzejske kvalitete očuvane historijske drvne obrade i detalja koji zadržavaju svoju autentičnost dok pružaju životni prostor savršeno prilagođen suvremenom načinu života.

Izgrađena 1898. godine od strane Montrose Morrisa, i povučena sa ulice s dvije strane iza impozantne željezne ograde s očaravajućim uređenjem, ova petokatnica prošla je multimilijunsku renovaciju. Najmoderniji mehanički sustavi diskretno su instalirani kako bi omogućili da obilje glamuroznih, staromodnih detalja besprijekorno funkcionira u 21. stoljeću. Izgrađena na kutnoj parceli dimenzija 25ft x 95ft, ovaj dom od više od 9,000 četvornih stopa ispunjen je opulentnim, bogato ukrašenim, originalnim drvenim izrezbarenim detaljima, stropovima s urezanim panelima, višestrukim vitražnim prozorima, kliznim vratima, drvenim oblogama, impozantnim središnjim stubištem od hrasta s ručno rezbarenim stupovima i vitražnim svjetlarnikom iznad koji propušta prirodnu svjetlost niz središnji dio. Obim detalja nadilazi opis.

VRTNI KAT
Svojim odvojenim zaključanim bočnim ulazom i izuzetno šarmantnim dvorištem, ovaj kat sadrži veliku medijsku sobu/veliku sobu, odvojenu dodatnu spavaću sobu/igračku sobu s polu-kupatilom, te velike prostorije za skladištenje i mehaničke sustave.

SALONSKI KAT
Prođite kroz veličanstvena vrata od kovanog željeza i uz veliki ulaz na stakleni i brončani nadstrešnicu s antiknim ukrasima iznad ulaza kuće br. 18. Pariška elegancija nadstrešnice odgovara rukohvatu iznad zakrivljenih zidova ovog veličanstvenog trijema. Dramatičan ulaz s magičnim ukrašenim vratima vodi do ulazne galerije. Velika dnevna soba s kaminom gleda na park kroz ogromne prozore na jugu i istoku. Ovo vodi do druge dnevne sobe u središtu kuće, koja također ima veliki prozor s pogledom na ulicu sa stablima. Ova neprocjenjiva značajka ispunjava središnji dio kuće svjetlom. Treći prostor za zabavu je formalna blagovaonica zaista grandioznih razmjera, savršena za raskošna okupljanja. Ona se pridružuje renoviranoj kuhinji s prozorima, koja je savršeno prilagođena suvremenom načinu života. Rijetko je pronaći takvu kombinaciju prostranog dnevnog i blagovaonskog prostora, kao i kuhinje, sve na salonu kata.

3. KAT
Široko drveno stubište s bogatim rezbarijama pravo je skulpturalno djelo, a na vrhu se nalazi svjetlarnik od zastakljenog stakla muzejske kvalitete koji prenosi svoj sjaj kroz cijelu kuću. Ovaj kat sadrži ogromnu glavnu spavaću sobu s vlastitom kupaonicom i velikim walk-in ormarima sa svim originalnim ugradbenim elementima. Velika radna soba - ili dodatna spavaća soba - gleda na jug. Balkon s ogradom iznad Paladijskih prozora služi ovom katu.

4. KAT
Ovaj kat sadrži tri potpuno opremljene spavaće sobe i 2 kupaonice. Sve imaju pogled na krošnje drveća i obilje prirodne svjetlosti.

5. KAT
Ovaj potkrovni kat ima najšarmantnije sobe: 2 prekrasne spavaće sobe, kupaonicu i obilje prostora za skladištenje ili prostor za teretanu ili igraonicu.

Isprva zamišljen 1864. godine, i dizajniran 1865. godine, Prospect Park se smatra remek-djelom Fredericka Law Olmsteda i Calverta Vauxa, prekretnicom u 19. stoljeću u pokretu za stvaranje naturalističkih parkova u američkim gradovima kao odgovor na povećanu industrijalizaciju. Ova nekretnina nalazi se u blizini Grand Army Plaze, Brooklyn Museum-a, Brooklyn Botanical Garden-a i Zoo-a. Samo 20 minuta od Donjeg Manhattana, ova ultra-željena četvrt poznata je po svojim ulicama zasađenim drvećem koje sadrži neke od najizvrsnijih brownstone i kuća u New Yorku.

Rarely - if ever - does a corner-located Neo-Italian Renaissance mansion-scaled limestone townhouse with three open exposures come to market, a collector-grade landmark perfectly positioned directly on Prospect Park with the most remarkable museum-quality level of intact historic millwork and detailing that retains its authenticity while delivering a living environment perfectly updated for today's lifestyle.

Built in 1898 by Montrose Morris, and set back from the street on two sides behind an imposing iron fence with enchanting landscaping, this five-story townhouse underwent a multi-million dollar renovation. State-of-the-art mechanicals have been discretely installed to allow the abundance of glamorous, old-world details to function seamlessly in the 21st century. Built on a 25ft x 95ft corner lot, this 9,000+ square foot home is filled with opulent, ornate, original carved wood details, coffered ceilings, multiple stained glass windows, pocket doors, wood paneling, an imposing oak center staircase with hand carved posts and a stained glass skylight above that streams natural light down the center. The volume of detailing defies description.

GARDEN FLOOR
With its separate gated side entrance and ultra-charming courtyard garden, this floor houses a large media room/great room, a separate additional bedroom/games room with a half bathroom, and large storage and mechanical rooms.

PARLOR FLOOR
Step through the magnificent wrought iron gates and up the front porch to the glass and bronze canopy with anthemion cresting over the entrance of No. 18. The Parisian elegance of the canopy is matched by the matching handrailing above the flared wing-walls of the gracious stoop. A dramatic entry with magical ornate doors leads to an entry gallery. A large living room with a fireplace overlooks the park through oversized windows on the south and east. This leads to a second living room in the center of the house, which also has a large window overlooking the tree-lined street. This priceless feature fills the center of the house with light. The third entertaining space is a formal dining room of truly grand scale, perfect for opulent gatherings. It adjoins the renovated windowed kitchen, which has been perfectly adapted for today's lifestyle. It is rare indeed to find such a combination of generous living and dining space, as well as a kitchen, all on the parlor floor.

3rd FLOOR
The ornately carved wide wood stairway is a sculpture unto itself, topped off with a museum-quality stained glass skylight that transports its glow all the way through the home. This floor houses a huge primary bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and huge walk-in closets with all original built-ins. A large study - or additional bedroom - faces south. A balustraded balcony above the Palladian windows serves this floor.

4th FLOOR
This floor contains three full bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. All are beneficiaries of tree-top views and an abundance of natural light.

5th FLOOR
This dormer floor houses the most enchanting rooms: 2 gorgeous bedrooms, a bathroom, and an abundance of storage space or a place for a gym or playroom.

Initially conceived in 1864, and designed in 1865, Prospect Park is considered Frederick Law Olmsted's and Calvert Vaux's masterpiece, a milestone in the 19th-century movement to create naturalistic parks in America's cities as a response to increased industrialization. This property is located within close proximity to Grand Army Plaza, The Brooklyn Museum, the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, and the Zoo. Just 20 minutes from Downtown Manhattan, this ultra-desired neighborhood is famous for its tree-lined streets housing some of the most exquisite brownstones and townhouses in New York.