Greek Revival in Brooklyn Heights With Columns, Pocket Doors, Eight Fireplaces Asks $9.25 Million

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This prime Greek Revival townhouse at 261 Henry Street in Brooklyn Heights is beautifully proportioned and in pristine condition with many original details.

The historic exterior features a dentil molding cornice and brownstone trim, including a classic Greek Revival doorway. There are also window boxes and period ironwork.

Inside, the columned doors, pocket doors with columns, and black marble fireplaces on the parlor floor are particularly impressive.

The 7,000-square-foot home has five stories, including a hidden and finished attic floor, and is configured as a quadraplex over a two-bedroom garden apartment. Three floors have “tea rooms” — enclosed sun porches fashionable in the mid 19th century when the house was built — running along the rear.

The parlor floor has garden access via a staircase from the tea room. A kitchen with high-end appliances and plenty of cupboard and counter space occupies a side room on this floor, conveniently close to the dining and living rooms. (There is also a powder room on this level.)

There are eight fireplaces, plus original moldings, columns, doors and shutters throughout the building.

The third floor has a master bedroom with a spacious balcony and en suite bathroom and overlooks the garden. This floor also has a large library and a small bedroom overlooking Henry Street.

There are walk-in-closets throughout the residence, including this floor. On the fourth floor, there two large and one small bedrooms and a full bath.

The top floor has an airy, open feel with a great room and two bedrooms. There is another full bath on this level, charmingly appointed with a claw foot tub.

There is also a walk-in cedar closet and storage space under sloped ceilings.

The garden floor apartment has two bedrooms, a bathroom and a washer/dryer unit. There is a kitchen and living/dining room and numerous closets.

The cellar has space for a wine cellar and recreation or media room.

The garden is landscaped with a bluestone patio. There are mature plantings and abundant greenery.

This is a prime Brooklyn Heights location, close to Brooklyn Bridge Park, the Brooklyn Heights Promenade and elite schools such as Packer Collegiate. A number of beloved Heights restaurants are nearby, including Henry’s End and the restaurants of Montague Street.

Listed by Judith Brooks Pare of Douglas Elliman, the house is asking $9.25 million.

[Listing: 261 Henry Street | Broker: Douglas Elliman] GMAP