Brooklyn (Crown Heights), NY, 11238 | $5,895,000

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A Bespoke Carriage House Reimagined for Modern Living
This former 19th-century carriage house and stable, reimagined by its architect owners, has been masterfully transformed into a 4, 000 SF live/work compound, an exceptional fusion of heritage, design, and luxury. Set on a 131-foot-deep lot, the property comprises a 25-foot-wide by 50-foot deep main residence, a two-car garage, and, a 25-foot-wide custom-built guesthouse and spa offering rare scale and privacy just minutes from Prospect Park.

Every detail reflects material artistry: radiant heated wide-plank walnut floors, yellow leaf heart pine beams, reclaimed sequoia, exposed brick, hot-rolled steel, and Venetian plaster all contribute texture and depth. At its center, a sculptural floating staircase, crafted with mortise-and-tenon joinery, suspended between masonry and exposed original studs, anchors a soaring, light-filled interior with three wood-burning fireplaces.

The ground-level entry welcomes you with its striking floating wood screen staircase. Honed concrete floors lead to a rear den featuring a rustic cast-iron wood-burning stove, while large Loewen windows and glass doors open seamlessly to a lush private garden. The open-plan second floor flows around a professional grade chef's kitchen, lined with bespoke walnut cabinetry, is coupled with a wood-fired pizza oven set beneath a pressed-tin ceiling. The upper level features three bedrooms, and two distinctly crafted bathrooms with continuous flooring, inventive hidden slot drains, a vintage American copper tub, and full-height glass panels that create an immersive experience. The expansive garden, lined with reclaimed Belgian block and bluestone, leads to a two-wing guesthouse retreat: one side, a sunlit studio with sliding glass doors that open directly onto the garden; the other, a serene Japanese-inspired spa with hinoki wood soaking tub, steam room, open shower with slate finishes, and radiant-heated floor. Future-forward infrastructure includes zoned HVAC, on-demand hot water, new insulated roof, underground utilities, and a climate-controlled 2, 000-bottle capacity wine cellar, with substantial unused FAR for expansion.

Ideally located near Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum, and Franklin Avenue's cultural corridor, this one-of-a kind residence is a rare opportunity to own a singular architectural masterpiece in the heart of Brooklyn.

Features

  • Town: Brooklyn
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Levels: 3
  • Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Baths: 3 full
  • Lot Size: 131.00x25.00
  • Laundry: Washer Hookup,In Unit
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Approx Sq. Feet: 4,000
  • Est. Taxes: $7,020
  • View: Other
  • Pet Policy: Building Yes,No
  • Appliances: Washer Dryer Allowed
  • MLS#: RLS20079228
  • Days on Market: 37 days
  • Website: https://www.raveis.com
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Brooklyn (Crown Heights), NY, 11238

$5,895,000

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5/6 (30 Yr)
Adjustable Rate Jumbo*
30 Year
Fixed-Rate Jumbo
15 Year
Fixed-Rate Jumbo
Loan Amount $4,716,000 $4,716,000 $4,716,000
Term 360 months 360 months 180 months
Initial Interest Rate** 5.500% 6.125% 6.000%
Interest Rate based on Index + Margin 8.125%
Annual Percentage Rate 6.165% 6.259% 6.183%
Monthly Tax Payment $585 $585 $585
H/O Insurance Payment $125 $125 $125
Initial Principal & Interest Pmt $26,777 $28,655 $39,796
Total Monthly Payment $27,487 $29,365 $40,506

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