224 Clinton St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

<p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Filled with natural light, 224 Clinton Street, in prime Cobble Hill, is a statement of elegance and sophistication. Spanning 25' x 48', this 4,800 SF residence offers an ideal layout with a blend of historic charm and contemporary luxury. Built in 1847, renovated in 2009, it was just updated again in 2024.</strong><strong><strong>Currently enjoyed as a magnificent single-family home, it features a triple parlor, 7 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a garden-level great room with guest quarters, and full storage cellar. Floor-to-ceiling parlor windows, a well-scaped stoop, restored details, French doors opening onto a deck that overlooks a landscaped garden, built in speakers</strong></strong><strong>and excellent</strong><strong> storage throughout the house offer timeless appeal. An unfinished attic provides opportunity on a hidden fifth floor.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Scale the landscaped stoop to enter a gracious parlor floor with 11-foot Victorian-style tin ceilings and two working wood-burning fireplaces with exquisite marble mantles. Entertain in grand style in a freshly minted kitchen with double-height cabinets, Carrera marble island,</strong><strong>countertops,</strong><strong> and backsplash. High-end appliances include a Viking stove and hood, Miele dishwasher, and Sub-Zero refrigerator plus wine cooler. Through charming glass doors, the large formal dining room flows to a spacious deck and delightful garden oasis. This seamless integration of indoor and outdoor space makes it ideal for relaxing, as well as al fresco dining and entertaining.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Blanketed with charming Boston Ivy, the rear of the house overlooks a landscaped garden featuring Lace Cap Hydrangeas, Blue Flag Iris, Solomon's Seal, and violets. On the deck railing is Virginia Creeper. Both the front and rear gardens are irrigated and create a peaceful sense of country life in the city year-round.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Ascend a rare barley-twist spindle staircase to the primary level, which houses two serene bedrooms and a windowed office. The primary suite is a sanctuary of comfort, boasting dual walk-in closets, a custom dressing area, and en-suite bathroom with a double marble vanity, steam shower, bidet, and soaking tub. The elegant front bedroom showcases elaborate turn-of-the-century details, including original nail-head parquet floors, hand-carved rosettes around the decorative marble fireplace and beautiful tin ceiling.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Under a central skylight, the top floor is bathed in sunlight which also filters down through the staircase. This floor features three bedrooms, one with a delightful sitting area through original glass pocket doors, and another with vintage tin ceilings and exposed painted brick walls, plus a smaller cozy third bedroom. A bright laundry room with another skylight and full bathroom with double sinks, marble vanity and an oversized soaking tub finish this level. A walk-in hall closet provides access to the hidden fifth-floor attic (with pitched roof) which offers potential for dramatic top floor ceilings and maybe additional living space.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>The ease and warmth of the garden level flows seamlessly from the parlor floor. As a legal 2 family home, this floor can be sectioned off to create a separate 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom high income producing apartment or be used for friends & family. Currently used as an extension to the owner's triplex, this floor contains a sprawling living room with a large projection surround sound screen for watching sports and movies, a dining area, modern kitchen with a 10' black honed granite island, bedroom, bathroom and garden access. Ample closets and an extra-large mudroom provide space for seasonal clothing and stroller ease. A walk-in closet leads to a full cellar.</strong></p><p><strong>Parking for rent or sale available one block away at The Parking Club.</strong></p><p> </p><