No images available for this property.
Sold
16 South Portland Avenue
New York City NY, 11217
$5,020,000
Sold
Town House
Built in 1800
This Fort Greene two family Brownstone; used as a one family is the true epitome of Brooklyn elegance. The home is a seamless fusion of restored original details and modern comforts. Original restored details include beautiful, wedding cake ceiling moldings, hand etched glass pocket doors and original wood shutters. The kitchen and garden level have radiant heated floors of Jerusalem Gold limestone. Counter tops of Kashmir Gold granite; French doors that lead out into the landscaped garden. The appliances are top of the line. The parlor boasts the time honored floor to ceiling windows, three original marble mantels sandblasted to bring back their brilliant splendor. Toward the back of the parlour behind the etched glass pocket doors is an office with custom built bookcases; off to the side is a perfect powder room. The traditional sweeping brownstone staircase has been rebuilt; pine treads replaced with mahogany, original spindles and mahogany railing restored to compliment the pier mirror. Modern upgrades include central AC on the first two levels; multiple bathrooms include heated towel racks, Jacuzzi bath, steam unit, laundry area. The third floor features the master suite with three windows spanning the width of the house, more marble mantels, custom closets and a private deck. Altogether this utterly elegant home vaunts 4 plus bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms multiple landscaped outdoor spaces on the perfect Brooklyn Brownstone Block??If I said more it may be obscene! Ok I will? travertine marble bathroom floors and wall tiles, recently outfitted cooper parapet. And did I say Location location location?? on the DeKalb end, Fort Greene Park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. At the Lafayette end of the block, all the amenities Fort Greene has to offer, which includes all fourteen train lines that service Brooklyn a couple blocks away. Ok, now I am finished the rest you will have to just come and see! This home will not be shown before the Open House Sunday March 22nd,2015... Sorry no exceptions.
CORC-3418845
MLSⓇ ID
February 27, 2024
Updated
Map
16 South Portland Avenue
New York City NY, 11217
Interior Features
Fireplace
No
Cooling
No
Heating
No
Exterior/Building Features
Architectual Style
Prewar
Other Property Details
Garage
No
View
No
County
Kings
Pool
No
Listed by Nichole Thompson-Adams with The Corcoran Group
Listing Contact: (917) 548-6196
The IDX display contains information sourced from the Real Estate Board of New York as of 2/27/2024. This data is intended solely for personal, non-commercial use and is not to be utilized for any other purposes except to identify potential properties for purchase. Although the MLS data displayed is typically considered reliable, it is not guaranteed to be accurate by the MLS. Buyers are responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information and are advised to conduct their own investigations or seek professional assistance. Other sources besides the Listing Agent may have contributed to the MLS data presented. Unless expressly specified in writing, the Broker/Agent has not confirmed any information obtained from external sources. The Broker/Agent may or may not have acted as the Listing and/or Selling Agent and cannot guarantee the accuracy of property locations displayed on any map. Any compensation offers are solely made to participants of the MLS where the listing is registered.
©2024 Real Estate Board of New York all rights reserved.
Data last updated on 2/27/2024 at 7:06 PM UTC