280 Washington Avenue

Dobrodošli u "Pfizerovu palaču," upečatljiv dragulj u stilu Kraljice Anne na adresi 280 Washington Avenue, u srcu Clinton Hilla. Smještena na rijetkoj dvostrukoj parceli, ova grandiozna rezidencija iz 1887. godine spaja duboke povijesne korijene s rafiniranim suvremenim životom.

Naručena od strane Charlesa Erharta, suosnivača Pfizera, i dizajnirana od strane arhitekta Marshalla J. Morrilla kao dio para redova palača, kuća je prvotno bila dom Erhartovoj kćeri, a zatim je bila korištena kao dodatak Brooklyn Public Library i katolička škola za djevojčice prije svoje modernizacije.

U proteklih deset godina, njezini trenutni čuvari nadgledali su zadivljujuću obnovu i renovaciju. Svaki kat je tretiran s majstorskom pažnjom: očuvani su ili pažljivo replicirani originalni gipsani ukrasi, opsežni drveni radovi, stakla sa olovnim uokvirenjem i vitražna stakla, inkrustirani podovi, osam peći i čak i radni Otisov lift. Skrivena iznenađenja uključuju uronjeni "speakeasy" prostor za zabavu, vinsku ostavu s kontroliranom temperaturom i kupaonice završene ručno oslikanom de Gournay i prilagođenim tapetama.

Površina od oko 10.000 četvornih stopa raspoređena je na pet katova, a raspored nudi sedam spavaćih soba i šest punih kupaonica (plus dodatne pola kupaonice) kroz elegantna krila. Salon na razini partera, dubok oko 105 stopa, sadrži formalne dnevne i blagovaonice, prostranu dnevnu sobu i kuhinju za kuhare oživljenu stražnjim proširenjem od zakrivljenog stakla i prilagođenog krovnog obloga od bakra. Gornji katovi smještaju glavnu suite, nekoliko spavaćih soba s kupaonicama, knjižnicu ili radnu sobu te prostrane sekundarne prostorije.

Neobično za palaču ove veličine, imanje pruža privatno parkiralište, rijetku luksuz u gradu. U kombinaciji s dvostrukim prednjim dijelom zahvaljujući dvostrukoj parceli, vanjski prostori su lijepo oblikovani - zrele sadnice, formalni vrtovi i prostrani stražnji raj stvaraju osjećaj privatnog utočišta unatoč urbanoj adresi.

Prilagođena Boffi kuhinja koja nije instalirana je kupljena i može postati dio kupnje ako se to želi. Osim toga, privatna garaža u stilu povijesnog konjušara dizajnirana je od strane Kelly Murdock Solon, AIA, i potpuno je odobrena od strane Odbora za očuvanje znamenitosti.

Izvanredne značajke uključuju:

- Više od 10.000 unutarnjih četvornih stopa

- 105 FT dubok salon s visokim stropovima, formalna dnevna soba, dnevni boravak, blagovaonica i kuhinja za kuhare opremljena tehnologijom Subzero, Asko i Viking

- Proširenje kuhinje na stražnjem dijelu vrta s prilagođenim krovom od bakra i zakrivljenim staklenim prozorima

- Privatni vrt dizajniran od strane Rees Roberts + Partners, opremljen zrelim stablima akacije i crape myrtle i pergolom od glicinije

- Parcela od 200 stopa koja pokriva cijeli blok

- Privatno parkiranje

- 7 spavaćih soba/8 kupaonica

- 8 peći

- Svi novi cijevi od bakra i nova električna energija

- Energetski učinkoviti sustav tople vode i grijanja, sustav filtracije zraka i CAC

- Povijesni Otisov lift

- Vinska ostava s kontroliranom temperaturom

- Uronjeni 'speakeasy' prostor za zabavu

- Tri izloženosti

- Savjetovanje o očuvanju od strane Robert Silman Associates

- Obnovljeni gipsani ornamenti, obloge, besprijekorno vraćena vitražna stakla i pažljivo recreate i obnovljeni inkrustirani podovi kroz cijeli prostor

- Kupaonica s lebdećom 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.

An uninstalled custom Boffi kitchen has been purchased and can become a part of the purchase if desired. Additionally, a historically contextual carriage house style private garage has been designed by Kelly Murdock Solon, AIA, and it has been fully approved by the Landmark Preservation Committee.

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