Bright Brooklyn Townhouse: Period Detail Meets Mid Century

A two-family Renaissance Revival brownstone built in 1902 by prolific Brooklyn architect Axel Hedman. It's situated on a quiet tree-lined residential street in the Crown Heights Historic District. The main house consists of a large open parlor floor with 10.5ft ceiling height and original period details, including an ornate wood staircase, large built-in pier mirrors framed with intricate woodwork and bay windows complete with original built-in shutters. The open dining room with tiled fireplace and cornicing leads into a south facing sunlit modern kitchen, with its large stone island, custom cabinetry designed with warm wood tone. The upstairs hallway is lit by a large skylight and leads to a bright south-facing primary suite with custom built-in shelving and windowed modern bathroom. In the hallway. A second large bedroom with original fireplace and a study with floor to ceiling bookshelves completes the floor. At the back of the townhouse is a multi-faceted garden. The private terrace off the parlor floor kitchen, is built on top of a green roof. A metal staircase, covered with ivy, winds down into the beautiful yard with a custom-built seating area and teak wooden patio. Leading from the main house to the cellar is a dramatic and moody hallway painted in Farrow & Ball’s studio green.   Lastly, the cellar has a rustic ceiling with exposed beams and concrete floor, white washed walls. The entire house is temperature-controlled with a central air system. PLEASE NOTE: - Please take the time to read through the house rules - Either the host or a representative will be on site with you for the duration of the shoot to orient you in the space, to verify head count, and to ensure that all rules are followed. - Given the heavier footprint and additional wear & tear, commercial filming may require a customized fee schedule