280 Washington Avenue

Dobrodošli u "Pfizerovu palaču," impozantni dragulj u stilu kraljice Anne na adresi 280 Washington Avenue, u srcu Clinton Hilla. Smještena na rijetkom dvostrukom zemljištu, ova velika rezidencija iz 1887. godine spaja duboke povijesne korijene s rafiniranim suvremenim životom.

Naručio ju je Charles Erhart, suosnivač Pfizera, a dizajnirao arhitekt Marshall J. Morrill kao dio parnog niza palača. Dom je izvorno bio utočište za Erhartovu kćer i kasnije je služio kao dodatak Brooklyn Public Library i katolička škola za djevojčice prije svoje moderne prenamjene.

Tijekom proteklih deset godina sadašnji čuvari nadgledali su zapanjujuću obnovu i renovaciju. Svaki kat je obrađen s majstorskom pažnjom: originalni gipsani okviri, opsežni drvenarijski radovi, vitraži i obojeno staklo, ugradni podovi, osam kamina i čak funkcionalni Otisov lift sačuvani su ili pomno replicirani. Skrivena zadovoljstva uključuju sniženi "speakeasy" prostor za zabavu, vinsku podrumski s kontroliranom temperaturom i kupaonske prostorije uređene ručno oslikanim de Gournay i prilagođenim tapetama.

Površina od otprilike 10,000 kvadratnih stopa prostire se na pet katova, a raspored nudi sedam spavaćih soba i šest punih kupaonica (plus dodatne polu kupaonice) kroz elegantne krila. Parter, dubok oko 105 stopa, sadrži službene salone za dnevni boravak i blagovanje, prostranu dnevnu sobu i kuhinju za kuhara oživljenu stražnjim proširenjem od zakrivljenog stakla i prilagođenog bakrovog krova. Gornji katovi uključuju glavnu suite, više spavaćih soba s vlastitim kupaonicama, biblioteka ili radna soba, i prostrane sekundarne sobe.

Neobično za palaču ove veličine, imanje nudi privatno parkiralište, rijetku luksuz u gradu. Uzdužno s dvostrukim izlogom zahvaljujući dvostrukom zemljištu, vanjski prostori su lijepo oblikovani - zrele biljke, formalni vrtovi i graciozna stražnja oaza doprinose osjećaju privatnog svetišta unatoč urbanoj adresi.

Izvanredne značajke uključuju:

- 10,000+ unutarnjih kvadratnih stopa

- 105 FT dubok parter s visokim stropovima, formalni dnevni boravak, dnevni boravak, blagovaonicu i kuhinju za kuhara opremljenu Subzero, Asko i Viking aparatima

- Vrtna kuhinjska ekstenzija s prilagođenim bakrovim krovom i zakrivljenim staklenim prozorima

- Privatni vrt dizajniran od strane Rees Roberts + Partners, ispunjen zrelim stablima bagrema i stablima kineske ruže te pergolom od glicinije

- 200-stopni potpuno blok zemljište

- Privatno parkiranje

- 7 spavaćih soba/8 kupaonica

- 8 kamina

- Sve nova bakrena vodovodna instalacija i nova električna energija

- Sustav grijanja i toplu vodu energetski učinkovit, sustav filtracije zraka i CAC

- Povijesni Otisov lift

- Podrum za vino kontrolirane temperature

- Sniženi 'speakeasy' prostor za zabavu

- Tri izloga

- Konzultacije o očuvanju od strane Robert Silman Associates

- Obnovljeni gipsani okviri, paneli, besprijekorno vraćeni prozori od vitraža, i pomno rekreirani i obnovljeni ugradni podovi kroz cijeli prostor

- Kupaonska soba s lepršavom kadom i ručno oslikanom de Gournay tapetom

280 Washington Avenue

Welcome to "The Pfizer Mansion," a commanding Queen Anne-style gem at 280 Washington Avenue in the heart of Clinton Hill. Set on a rare double lot, this grand 1887 residence blends deep historical roots with refined contemporary living.

Commissioned by Charles Erhart, cofounder of Pfizer, and designed by architect Marshall J. Morrill as part of a paired row of mansions, the home originally sheltered Erhart's daughter and went on to host uses as a Brooklyn Public Library annex and Catholic girls' school before its modern reinvention.

Over the past decade its current stewards have overseen a breathtaking restoration and renovation. Every floor was treated with artisan care: original plaster moldings, extensive woodwork, leaded and stained glass, inlaid floors, eight fireplaces, and even a working Otis elevator were preserved or meticulously replicated. Hidden delights include a sunken "speakeasy" entertainment level, a temperature controlled wine cellar, and bathing rooms finished in hand painted de Gournay and custom wallpapers.

Spanning roughly 10,000 square feet over five stories, the layout offers seven bedrooms and six full bathrooms (plus additional half baths) across its elegant wings. The parlor level, stretching about 105 feet deep, hosts formal living and dining salons, a generous sitting room, and a chef's kitchen enlivened by a rear extension of curved glass and custom copper roofing. The upper floors accommodate the principal suite, multiple ensuite bedrooms, a library or study, and gracious secondary rooms.

Uncommonly for a mansion of this scale, the property provides private carport parking, a rare luxury in the city. Coupled with dual frontage thanks to the double lot, the outdoor areas are beautifully composed - mature plantings, formal gardens, and a gracious rear oasis contribute a private sanctuary feel despite its urban address.

Exceptional Features Include:

- 10,000+ interior SQFT

- 105 FT deep parlor floor with soaring ceilings, formal living room, sitting room, dining room and eat-in chefs' kitchen complete with Subzero, Asko & Viking appliances

- Garden rear parlor kitchen extension with custom copper roof and curved glass windows

- Private garden designed by Rees Roberts + Partners replete with mature locusts and crape myrtle trees and a wisteria pergola

- 200-foot full block lot

- Private Parking

- 7 bedrooms/8 bathrooms

- 8 fireplaces

- All new copper plumbing and all new electrical

- Energy efficient hot water and heat system, air filtration system, and CAC

- Historic Otis elevator

- Temperature-controlled wine cellar

- Sunken 'speakeasy' party room

- Three exposures

- Preservation consulting by Robert Silman Associates

- Restored plaster moldings, paneling, immaculately reinstated stained-glass windows, and meticulously recreated and restored inlaid floors throughout

- Bathing room with floating tub and hand-painted de Gournay wallpaper