146 Willow Street is a six-story gut-renovated, landmarked, 25 foot wide, single-family mansion located on the most coveted Brooklyn Heights tree-lined block. Originally constructed in 1920, this house has just completed a 2-year renovation designed by world renowned architects Baxt Ingui. The house delivers on every level with unsurpassed detailing and sophistication. Not only is the house visually impeccable, it also benefits from advanced systems and technology that make it ultra-efficient. The residence Passive House Designation delivers the ultimate in comfort including filtered fresh air throughout. Each floor is accessible by the elevator that is located alongside a gracious curved stairway. The elevator also opens to the exquisite roof with a 4ft x 6ft skylight, flooding the center of the house with light all day. Built 25ft x 55ft with an extensions measuring 14ft x 23,5ft, on a lot measuring 25ft x 100ft, the house comprises 7 bedrooms, 7 full bathrooms and 2 powder rooms spread over 8,850sf, including a 1,100sf cellar. There is 7-zone air-conditioning with a 2-zone Zehnder Energy Recovery ventilator for air circulation and humidification. Ultra-energy-efficient Zola Simulated Double hung triple pane windows and doors add additional insulation throughout. Radiant heated floors are integrated into each bathroom. The house is equipped with an advance Lutron lighting system with smart pads and dimmers as well as invisible speakers in the primary rooms with regular speakers elsewhere. It is wired for power shades at on the Parlor and Master floors. CELLAR: This floor is perfect for a gym or media/recreation room. A wine room has also been installed with a mechanical cooling unit to hold 800 bottles. The cellar also houses a laundry room with Electrolux washer and gas dryer with a sink. A full bathroom with steam shower, suburb storage space, and a room for the mechanical equipment completes the cellar. 8 ft 6” ceiling height. GARDEN FLOOR: This floor houses a guest/housekeeper's room with an en suite bathroom. Also on the garden floor, the kitchen is large and impressive with twin Sub Zero fridges, a 48-bottle wine fridge, and a 48” Wolf gas range with oven and hood. There are two separate sinks, twin Miele dishwashers and a walk in pantry with a 24” Sub Zero wine fridge. A dumbwaiter connects the kitchen to the dining room above. This floor leads onto the north-facing landscaped garden via sliding doors that disappear into the wall. A powder room is located in the hallway. 8 ft 11” ceiling height. PARLOR FLOOR: A gracious entry hall greets guests and leads to the elegant living room with a fireplace and custom wood mantle. The dining room, with its wood-burning fireplace that overlooks the garden via enormous sliding doors, is beautifully separated via a reception room with a wet bar. A sublime dining room/library is positioned in the extension with walls of windows overlooking the garden. A powder room is located in the hallway. 12 ft 6” ceiling height. THIRD FLOOR: This entire floor is dedicated to the Master bedroom with two walk-in closets. A Waterworks Collete freestanding tub with Waterworks fixtures floats in the en suite bathroom with its charming windows, flooding the room with natural light. A large shower stall with a railhead shower head and separate water closet complete the bathroom detailing. An additional bedroom with an en suite bathroom, including a steam shower, could also serve as a spacious office.10 ft 1” ceiling height. FOURTH FLOOR: This floor houses two large bedroom suites, each with their own windowed bathroom and large closets. The rear bedroom boasts an enchanted terrace. An additional laundry room separates the bedrooms with an Electrolux washer and dryer and a large sink. 9 ft 4” ceiling height FIFTH FLOOR: The top floor houses two additional bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom, separated by a large living room/playroom. 9 ft 11” ceiling height angled to 8 ft 5”. ROOF TERRACE: This floor is accessible via stairs or the elevator, separated into two areas for sitting, dining and entertaining on a lavish scale, and boasts inspiring views of the East River and Manhattan beyond. There is a Mahogany outdoor bar, with a 24” Subzero Fridge and Caesarstone countertops. 18” x 18” stone pavers and Mahogany stairs with planters complete the picture. 146 Willow Street is a perfectly positioned, light-infused masterpiece close to the Promenade, the Brooklyn Historical Society and Brooklyn Bridge Park. It’s restored historic facade belies the interior that has been completely re-imagined for a contemporary lifestyle. This home, restored back to its glory, delivers on every level.
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