A 19th Century Greek Revival Mansion in the Heart of Brooklyn Heights Historic District
Remsen Street is a secluded cul-de-sac thoroughfare lined with verdant foliage and historic townhomes. Its western end, beholding 20 Remsen Street, merges with the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, a famous pedestrian esplanade overlooking Lower Manhattan and New York harbor. Homes on the street benefit from its unique topographical elevation, giving them unrivaled views and natural light.
6 Bedrooms | 6 Bathrooms | 6,094 SF
Offered at 11,500,000
Parlor Floor
Formal living and dining rooms create the ideal setting for entertaining, hosting holiday gatherings, or a space for pure relaxation. The dining room flows onto a spacious open ironwork veranda with access to the garden. The parlor floor features grand 19th-century details like the original grand staircase, hardwood floors, intricate millwork, fine picked plasterwork, moldings, shuttered windows, carved marble mantels, wood burning fireplace, all laying below 12-foot ceilings. Adjacent to the dining room, the windowed gourmet kitchen features honed black granite countertops, custom cabinets, and stainless-steel appliances from Bosch, Dynasty and Sub-Zero, and overlooks the garden.
Primary Suite
The regal primary suite is expansive and bright, with a stately marble fireplace mantel, two substantial walk-in closets, and a windowed ensuite bathroom with custom tile work, step-in shower and deep soaking tub.
Entertaining Room
The sun-drenched top-floor entertaining room is a wonderful retreat with a screening lounge, a billiards table, wet bar, fireplace, skylights and an adjacent powder room. A spacious study with garden views can be used as a home office or additional guest room.
Outdoor Spaces
With its panoramic vistas of the Manhattan skyline and New York harbor, the rooftop terrace boasts a captivating promenade-like experience. Abundant space is available to accommodate lounge furniture and planters, allowing for the creation of an exquisitely private setting to bask in the sun and marvel at the stars. Garden enthusiasts and alfresco diners will delight in the home’s expansive garden of nearly 26 feet in width. Adorned with stone pavers encircled by lush greenery and tall privacy fencing, it creates a tranquil oasis and is accessible via the garden and parlor floors.
Wine Cellar
The cellar at 20 Remsen Street is replete with luxurious delights. Step into the spa-like dry sauna with shower suite for year-round relaxation. Wine connoisseurs can build their collection in an 1800 bottle temperature-controlled cellar. There is also a cedar storage closet, a laundry room, and supplementary storage rooms.
Brooklyn Heights
Historic District
Built circa 1857, 20 Remsen Street was the former writing studio of a reputed American novelist. This rarely available home has been reconfigured and renovated by Di Donno Associates Architects P.C. while preserving and restoring elegant historic details throughout. This stunning home is moments from the Promenade, Brooklyn Bridge Park, One 15 Brooklyn Marina, a variety of sporting facilities, Brooklyn Historical Society, award-winning dining and shopping options and is moments from DUMBO and Cobble Hill. Nearby subway lines include the 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, R. and the NYC Ferry also serves directly to Brooklyn Heights.
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Clover Hill
Inga’s Bar
Al Badawi
Gage & Tolner
La Vara
Dellarocco’s
Saint Julivert Fisherie
The River Cafe -
The Binc
Harriet’s Rooftop
Le Boudoir
The Long Island Bar
Bohemien Bar
Sunken Harbor Club
Pilot -
Perelandra
Lassen & Hennigs
Gristedes
Books Are Magic -
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
One 15 Brooklyn Marina, Sailing Club & School
Brooklyn Bridge Park -
L’Appartment 4F
Alice’s Tea Cup
Vineapple Cafe
Amai Ba
Jacques Torres Chocolate -
Transit Museum
Candlelight Concerts
Bargemusic
Jane’s Carousel
Brooklyn Historical Society
The Team
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Licensed Associate RE Broker
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646.201.8782
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