163 Eckford St

This 25 wide striking townhouse on a quiet and tree-lined Greenpoint block needs to be seen in person to be appreciated. A cleverly designed loft-like townhouse built extra wide and deep, with high ceilings, allows for very few stairs and sunny exposures on all sides, a very rare situation for townhouse living. Architecturally designed down to the very last doorknob with warmth, whimsy, and a nod to mid-century modernism and historic Brooklyn at every turn. With the help of an architect to the stars, this homes unassuming faade belies the treasures that lay within. You will be greeted by a charming foyer complete with custom wallpaper and restored French doors. Enjoy an extra wide living room large enough to accommodate oversized furniture and a piano, rooted by a custom steel fireplace mantle and stunning restored wide plank pine floors that run throughout the entire home. An unexpected built-in library and banquette offer the space for a media area or playroom separate from the living room, and an entranceway to an enchanting dining area and kitchen, the likes of which you have never seen before. The kitchen is flooded in light all day long and comes complete with a vented 6-burner Bertazzoni range, hand-crafted white cabinetry, and the piece de la resistance, a dining table for ten that also cleverly serves as additional counter space and is punctuated at the end with a huge slab of Carrara marble for all of your cooking needs. This floor ends with yet another light-filled bedroom or office and also flows into a lush landscaped garden, perfect for both parties and playtime. Dont miss the full bath and mudroom also neatly tucked away for convenience, and includes hand-cut ceramic tiles, a glass enclosed shower, and loads of custom storage.A sweeping staircase leads you upstairs to three sizable and sun-filled bedrooms, two additional baths, and a home office or kids playroom with windows on two sides. The sexy master suite is unrivaled in its charms and includes a custom walnut double vanity, huge walk-in shower, multiple skylights, and a sculptural two-person mirrored soaking tub of massive proportions. A windowed dressing room crafted from real stained wood and a custom Carrara marble mantle complete the effect. The two back bedrooms are serviced by an additional home office and a bright and cheerful full bath complete with subway tile and a deep tub.Every room in this house offers the ideal juxtaposition of historic moldings and ceiling medallions with a suite of modern materials and lighting. Enjoy Flos light fixtures throughout, in addition to a brand-new central heating and cooling, and recessed lighting throughout. A full basement with good ceiling height has been partially finished with a wood paneled guest pod, and also offers loads of storage and a laundry area complete with a full-sized vented washer and dryer and utility sink. Walk right out to the garden even from this level.Enjoy your leisure time and dog walking at Mckarren Park, just a couple of blocks away, as well as easy access to the G and L trains, and a host of incredible dining and shopping experiences in every direction. At the nexus of Greenpoint AND Williamsburg, you can walk in literally any direction to enjoy the best of both neighborhoods. Low taxes, amazing space, and the exact home that you would have designed if you had started from scratch.