211 N 5th St 1A

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Large 1-bedroom plus home-office and 2 bathrooms duplex apartment flooded with light in the heart of Williamsburg. The unit has its own private backyard and can be used as a 2-bed / 2-bath.

The private garden and the renovated and improved L train will make this home irresistible when New York City fully re-opens after quarantine.

20 feet of floor-to-ceiling windows with custom blinds facing South provide great light all day long to the living/dining/kitchen loft area. An exposed brick wall with built-in shelving gives warmth and character to the living room. The modern open kitchen with black granite countertop, stainless steel appliances and custom cabinets, and a full bathroom with tub complete the upper floor.

Leading to the lower level is a sleek staircase, terminating at a custom California closet which provides plenty of storage space. Frosted glass doors separate and provide privacy to a sleeping area that can fit a king-size bed, while a glass overhead lets the sunlight in from the upper level. In a closet are your own HVAC system and washer/dryer.

A spacious additional sleeping area with its full bathroom and double rain-showers is separated by a majestic double door reclaimed from the historic John S Kennedy trustee room at the United Charities building on 22nd Street and Park Avenue.

600 square feet of private outdoor space are your additional breathing room to enjoy the six best months of the year. The three tiered garden with privacy fence and gorgeous landscaping is perfect for your relaxing gardening, your breakfasts under the sun, your afternoon naps with the birds, or your BBQ dinner parties.

The Metropolitan is a small condominium building ideally situated in Williamsburg's coveted Northside, only 2 blocks from the L train at Bedford Avenue (L-train officially repaired with upgraded Bedford station).

No car is needed here! Citibike, Zipcar, subway stations, office spaces, groceries, schools, parks, shopping, movie theater, extensive choice of restaurants and bars are all within minutes.

Agent is owner and seller.