34 GRACE Court

This important 1870's Italianate style townhouse, located on a secluded cul-de-sac at the highest elevation of Brooklyn Heights, is in all ways the height of the Heights. On one of the most beautiful blocks in New York City, 34 Grace Court has been mindfully preserved and meticulously maintained by each of its few owners. A historically protected landmark five-story townhouse with a restored brownstone fa&ccedilade it is built 24x50 on a generous 125 foot lot. It is currently configured as a parlor triplex, garden floor rental, and a top floor rental. Enter through the stunning walnut Eastlake doors on the parlor floor and you are immediately struck by the elegance and warmth of this gorgeous space. From the oversized front windows is the rare park -like view of lush gardens in this unique urban setting. The double parlor has 12' ceilings with original details intact. These include plaster crown and ceiling moldings, marquetry floors, ornamental wainscoting, original bronze hardware, working white marble fireplace, speaking tubes, and mahogany pocket doors and shutters. The south facing dining room with bay window overlooks the greenery of the landscaped garden. A convenient kitchen is adjacent to the dining room. Move on to the second floor via the wide and gracious staircase, with two large bedrooms, each with marble fireplace, one side bedroom, study areas with built-ins and vast closet space. The spacious bathroom is graced with beautiful porcelain fixtures. The third floor offers three more bedrooms, full bathroom and laundry room, and breath-taking views expanding past the Verrazano Narrows Bridge. The sun-filled top floor rental apartment is accessed through the main staircase. This lovely floor has a wood-burning fireplace and offers unparalleled views front and back. The floor-through garden level rental apartment, with private entrance, has crown and ceiling moldings, wainscoting, double doors, and bay window overlooking the garden. This gracious townhouse may easily be reconfigured as a parlor quadraplex with garden rental, or as a lavish single family home. A home with a history, 34 Grace Court has been inhabited by important families and intellectuals of the Brooklyn Heights community and used to host recitals, lectures, and political meetings since the late 19th century. Become the next celebrated family to enrich the city from the comfort of this outstanding home. This great American home is available to historic preservationists, townhouse connoisseurs, brownstone lovers, or anyone who would like to become one.