$1.4M Fort Greene co-op has a sprawling solarium, a charming parlor and just a hint of loft
Photo credit: Joel Pitra with DDReps
Just off Fort Greene Park in one of Brooklyn’s loveliest neighborhoods, this parlor-floor co-op at 6 South Portland Avenue offers brownstone living without the home maintenance or jumbo price tag. The floor-through one-bedroom flat, asking $1,400,000, has design details that complement the history of the Italianate home, with loft-like touches that keep it feeling modern. The apartment’s best feature may be the unexpected glass-clad solarium overlooking the neighborhood’s greenery.
Framed by 12-foot ceilings, tall townhouse windows and marble fireplaces, the main living space gets plenty of sun all day from east and west exposures. A custom-designed stairway curves up one wall to a loft that can be used as an extra sleeping space or media den, or for storage.
Tucked below the loft, a sleek kitchen pairs efficiency with the luxury of marble countertops and Bosch appliances. Off the kitchen, a dining area is framed by an ornate fireplace and crown molding.
Through a French door off the dining area lies the home’s most unexpected feature: A 200-square-foot private terrace wrapped in glass for indoor/outdoor living. This stunning solarium overlooks the greenery of Fort Greene Park and the surrounding neighborhood.
In the bedroom, a full wall of exposed brick provides a loft-like contrast to delicate moldings and another marble fireplace. A large renovated bath retains the home’s sophisticated historic vibe, with clean penny tiles and a vintage basin and fixtures. Additional modern conveniences include a step-in shower, custom closets, recessed lighting and a washer/dryer.
[Listing details: 6 South Portland Avenue #2A at CityRealty]
[At Compass by Marc Solomon, Alessandra DeLaCruz, Colin Turek and Barry Bordelon]
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