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Should you be keen on calling Dyker Heights home but are of slightly more modest means than the buyer who paid $2.5 million for the priciest spread to changed hands in Brooklyn last week, take a gander at the listing that landed in our inbox yesterday (subject line: “Brooklyn Mansion”). The 5,800-square-foot house is described as follows: “Architecturally breathtaking, this custom four bedroom, three and a half bathroom, center-hall Colonial in desirable Dyker Heights, perfectly captures the essence of the modern living with an expansive foyer with its impressive wedding staircase, high chandelier and imported Italian marble flooring. The adjacent east-wing has a home office, full bathroom and guest room….the sprawling finished basement boasts a lavish underground pool fitted with skylights and a relaxing veranda. French doors lead to the custom wet-bar and game room that’s perfect for entertaining in this in-door paradise.” All for a mere $1,999,000.
7401 14th Avenue [Fillmore] GMAP
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  1. traditionalmod,

    Why do I hate mid-century modern?

    Probably because it’s what I was “supposed” to like in my formative years. “Hate” was too strong a word, I suppose, and my dislike for the style is no doubt a personal shortcoming. Nevertheless, I recognize the merit of the best examples of that style and don’t dispute that it’s very much worth preserving. I just wouldn’t want to lived in a mid-century modern building or have that style of furniture in my home. We all have our idiosyncrasies 🙂

  2. Where I come from, it’s called “Lace Curtain Irish”, which means you’ve made a step up from “Shanty Irish”.
    Lace Curtains being used, of course, to cover up the mess behind the windows.
    Luce, thanks for the addition to my vernacular! Now, I’m off to the Irish Riviera! (See The Times’ Sunday Real Estate Section).

  3. Wait, sorry for the two comments in a row, but looking at the layout of the place and the curb view, it looks like a big diner layout. Like someone took the plans to a diner and then plopped that center piece in the middle.

    Since it’s a custom job (clearly) I’d also like to see if there are any hatches or false floors in the place. Seriously, something has to be stashed there.

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