Boutique Garden Duplex Offers Serene Style, Lots of Light and a Connection to the Outdoors

Sponsored By Douglas Elliman

Brooklyn real estate is thriving and Douglas Elliman, New York’s largest brokerage, continues to deepen its roots in the booming borough.

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Home hunters looking for a respite from the frenetic pace of New York City life would do well to take a look at 165 Taaffe Place. Located on the border of Clinton Hill and Bed Stuy, the four-unit boutique condo offers a tranquil and adaptable environment with luxurious finishes and a connection to nature.

The modern yet warm interiors have 5-inch-wide white oak flooring, and details such as oversized wood windows and pure white quartz counters.

The anchor of the building, unit No. 1, is spacious indoors and out, with two floors, 1.5 bathrooms, garden and patio. The 1,225-square-foot home has an open living area that overlooks the garden, one bedroom, and a recreation room that opens onto the patio.

The sleek kitchen features custom open shelving crafted from white oak, Nobilia white-gloss cabinets and the aforementioned white quartz counters. The stainless steel appliances include a Bosch 800 series speed oven, Bosch 500 series cooktop, fully integrated Bosch dishwasher and a Fisher & Paykel French door refrigerator.

The bathrooms have been well thought out, with a drop-in white soaking tub, Brizo matte black hardware and DuraStyle wall-mounted toilets. A custom recessed mirror and wood-and-black-metal vanities complete the aesthetic.

Other amenities include a common roof deck and central heating and cooling system with linear ceiling air diffusers to maximize efficiency and ventilation. There is also a private storage closet in the building and a 15-year tax abatement.

Clinton Hill is known for its discreet charm and sense of community. The diverse and vibrant area attracts artists, musicians and foodies alike.

Nearby are the Pratt Institute Sculpture Gardens, a new pedestrian event space at Myrtle Plaza, and a variety of eateries, including SoCo, Ugu, Brooklyn Tap House and Clementine Bakery.

Listed by Jessica Peters and Stephanie O’Brien of Douglas Elliman, the home is asking $949,000. Common charges are $562 and taxes are $38 a month.

[Listing: 165 Taaffe Place, #1 | Broker: Douglas Elliman] GMAP