Updated2/22/2018
Added5/12/2017

297 Hancock St

Bedford Stuyvesant
Brooklyn
11216
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About this Property
A rare opportunity to own this beautiful bookend brownstone located on desirable Hancock Street. Built in 1892 by developers Henry A. Sibley and W. E Bidwell is a 3,600 plus square foot Romanesque/Renaissance Revival brownstone which would make anyone proud to call home. The two family home has had been maintain in the same family for a generation. The home features classic architectural details such as exquisite original encaustic tiles, Victorian millwork, lovely stained glass windows, gracious foyer and beautiful hardwood parquetry flooring. Other coveted period details that the style of home is known for such as, original plaster ceilings and crown moldings, waist-high wainscoting, pier mirror and dramatic high ceilings on every floor. Each floor contains large windows that bring in abundant natural light. The front rooms with south facing view overlooks a beautiful tree line street and the very quaint rear view looks out on the backyard garden that is ready to be transformed into a private Eden. This home is located in the Bedford Historic District which is a newly landmarked neighborhood. This area contains a largest collection of stunning 19th century townhomes, French Style flats and Victorian civic buildings. The surrounding blocks are row after row of two and three story plus basement exquisitely designed townhouses set upon broad tree lined streets and avenues. Developed between 1868 and 1910, this section of Bedford Stuyvesant is an almost exclusively residential neighborhood with small businesses, shops, and fine restaurants such as Chickys, Bed-Vyne, Lovers Rock, Sincerely, Tommy, Eugene & Co and Peaches Hot house which all service the community. This home is conveniently located to bus lines, A/C trains and LIRR train transportation. Community playgrounds, parks are all very conveniently located. Bring your preservation architect to improve and unlock the potential of this historic home.
Details
  • Status:No Longer Available
  • Size:3600 Sq Ft
  • Type:Multi-family
  • ID:16566468
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