Live your dream lifestyle at 255 Monroe St.
Bask in all the charm of a picturesque, south facing, one (1) unit brownstone. Styling original details throughout including five (5) marble fireplaces, original shutters, medallions, wainscoting, crown molding and hardwood floors-all extremely well maintained. With over 3000 sqft of living space, including a finished basement, this 20x45 ft property offers space to stretch out and make your own or move right in. With some modern touches like split AC/ heating units, and an updated kitchen, this thoughtfully sized home offers a reimagined take on the quintessential brownstone living.
Configured with three (3) levels of living space, enter through the garden floor entryway and savor in the dining room which boasts wood window shutters, a meticulously preserved marble fireplace, wainscoting and additional storage which flows through to a large eat in kitchen with banquet seating. The kitchen, although updated over 10 years ago is in great condition. There is ample cherry wood cabinetry that could be refaced to suit your design style or used as is, an induction cook top stove, pantry, and refrigerator with separate freestanding freezer to accommodate any type of diet or meal prep lifestyle. There is a full bath with stall shower on this floor next to the dining area. Directly off the kitchen, a mud room provides additional storage and access to a serene backyard.
The parlor floor makes a grand entrance with nearly eleven (11) ft high ceilings, beautifully crafted original hardwood floors throughout and oversized floor to ceiling windows. The front parlor area is being used as a living room and has wood window shutters, crown molding, a marble fireplace and pocket doors which lead to a thoughtfully sized bedroom, and adjoining hall room.
The top floor encompasses more classic brownstone charm. This floor houses one (1) full bathroom sporting retro black and gold porcelain fixtures, four (4) bedrooms, two which are generously proportioned, and two (2) smaller bedrooms being used as a home office and storage room.A finished basement rounds out the home which is being used as a laundry area and home gym. There is additional storage which is unfinished, but with some TLC you could transform the basement to an open concept recreation space to suit your needs.
255 Monroe St, is located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, one (1) block away from the Bedstuy YMCA and nearby Bedstuy Business Improvement District (BID) and the eclectic row of local businesses on Tompkins Ave. Enjoy being surrounded by a plethora of neighborhood staples and some of Brooklyn's best bars, cafes, and restaurants like Shipwreck Fish Boutique, Captain Dan's, Little Roy's Coffee Co., Bed-Vyne Brew, Peaches Hot House and boutiques like Peace and Riot, Sincerely Tommy and many more. Travel through the city with access to the G train or the A/C train and five (5) bus lines. lifestyle today.
