70 Cranberry St

This exquisite Federal style 1850s townhouse on Cranberry Street, beautifully restored and renovated, offers all of the conveniences of modern life while simultaneously maintaining its historic character and style.Through the foyer one enters the deep double parlor with its large, open and wonderfully proportioned rooms. Glorious prewar details abound, including 11 foot ceilings, original wide-plank pine floors, two magnificent black marble wood-burning fireplaces with matching antique mirrors and floor to ceiling windows facing Cranberry Street. The gracious flow of the rooms create a wonderful setting for entertaining as well as for quiet life.At the rear of the double parlor, adjacent to the pretty powder-room, is a set of glass sliding pocket doors that lead to a sunny, well-designed eat-in-kitchen as well as a lovely terrace. A soft sloping staircase brings you to a professionally landscaped bi-level garden. The outdoor space is fully enclosed by a fabulous Walpole custom fence.The garden level features an expansive floorthrough family-room with a wood burning fireplace, built-in bookcases and access to the flag-stoned patio and garden. There is a full bathroom, which easily allows part of the space to be used as another bedroom/guest room. Private under the stoop entrance as well as charming exposed brick finish this floor.The third floor offers a spacious and bright South-facing Master suite with an exquisite green marbled, and windowed bathroom, including a double mahogany vanity, Grohe fixtures and built-in teak bench. Tall windows, high ceilings, a wood burning fireplace and a custom built dressing room complete the room. The second bedroom on this floor has a lovely arched alcove, mantel, built in bookcases and three windows that offer wonderful views of picturesque Cranberry Street. This room is currently used as an office but can easily convert back to a bedroom. The fourth floor has a large sunny bedroom with skylight as well as a generous second bedroom. Two additional skylights in the hallway provide a profusion of natural light to the interiors. There is a full-sized bathroom with washer/dryer at this level.This fabulous 3800+ sq.ft. house is just a few blocks from the Brooklyn Heights promenade, Brooklyn Bridge Park and Dumbo and a few minutes from the A,C and 2,3 trains and Manhattan.