Long gone are the days when this sturdy, brick carriage house in Brooklyn held horses and buggy. In fact, it’s more likely to shelter a Ferrari today. Recently rebuilt to be a spectacular example of contemporary style and forward-thinking sustainability, the 3,050-square-foot home on the border of Clinton Hill and Fort Greene exudes clean, sleek luxury and just listed for $7.5 million.
While the residence dates back to the 1870s, that doesn’t mean its traditional. If you love crown moldings or traditional opulence, this is not the listing for you. Redesigned by architecture firm Schiller Projects, the home’s aesthetic is far more focused on streamlined spaces and organic design elements that draw the eye with their minimalism. Perhaps the features that highlight these principles best are the three-story Douglas Fir laminated staircase and bridge, landscaped roof terrace, or interior atrium.
Beyond the gorgeous visuals, the home is luxurious to the touch, too. All the senses get treated thanks to perks like the Nuheat heated floors perched at every entry point of the home and tactile blue marble countertops in the kitchen. Schiller Projects also brought in plenty of unique materials, both locally-made and carefully sourced from afar. Those who find perfection in the details can swoon over the custom windows crafted blocks away at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, custom-cut wood from New Hampshire, and all the wood flooring, which Schiller Project recycled from the historic carriage house itself.
Tranquility builds and builds here, with the home’s rooftop terrace topping off all the striking splendor and three bedroom sanctuaries for each day’s end. Nick Gavin of Compass holds the special New York City lisint