285 Union St

A Modern Brooklyn Jewel This is 285 Union Street, a Palace of Timeless Design, with 21st century modern conveniences incorporated throughout the home.This single-family townhouse is located on a quite tree-lined street in beautiful Carroll Gardens. This is the first resale of this magnificent four-story townhouse since its construction in 2014. As you would expect with a Brooklyn home of this caliber, indoor parking is deeded with the sale. This home is approximately 4,000 sq. ft., plus a full basement with 9.5-foot ceilings, a roof deck with unobstructed views, and a 1,000 sq. ft. double-level garden of majestic outdoor living. This one-of-a-kind residence was built and designed by Rogers Marvel Architects; offering exquisite modern living in a historic Carroll Gardens setting. The location is near Carroll Park, PS 58, PS 29, F train transportation into Manhattan, plus, all the excellent Court Street shopping and fine dining.Robert Rhodes, A.I.A, is the architect of the interior spaces, receiving the A/A Honor Award for Excellence in Architecture 2006 for his work on this home. Mr. Rhodes specializes in high-end residential design and unique properties. A summary of the home's qualities is a rather extensive list. Included are the custom cabinetry with easy-rolling closet doors, the open and airy staircases, railings, and custom stair runners, white oak hardwood flooring, beautifully tiled bathrooms, both an upstairs and downstairs laundry room, a zoned AC system, intercoms on each floor, video security alarm system, concealed fire sprinklers, and dual watering systems in the private backyard. The list of rooms is equally impressive?a spaciously sized Media room, two offices, a Master Floor with large double walk-in closets and en suite bath, four massive bedrooms (each of which could easily convert to two bedrooms), four full bathrooms, two half-baths, a huge children's play room on the top floor, plus a garden level currently used as a private office space. With so much specialty work in this home, you really should plan a visit to see the space for yourself. During your visit, please take a moment to notice how incredibly quiet the spaces are. This is due to the sound reducing windows and solid concrete floor construction; all to help remove you from unneeded distractions.From the garden level, you have a separate entry with waiting/mud room. This space is currently configured as a private office with another interior stair accessing the rest of the home. This floor has two bedrooms, plus a front office with other interior utility rooms. Additionally, the garden level features, an entry hall with glass partitions for the waiting room (providing both privacy and permitting extra natural light inside), one and half bath, the downstairs laundry room, additional storage, home gym, plus the west bedroom has its own outdoor access to a lush lower garden. This bedroom also has the most wonderful view into the backyard from a large picture window. From here, you will love waking up each morning.Under the entry stoop is a recycling center with secure UPS / Fed Ex package drop off. The Parlor Floor offers a large front dining room, which can easily seat a sixteen-place table, and a center living room with gorgeous gas fireplace. Overlooking the backyard is the open design chef's kitchen. The kitchen is both functional and poetic in its layout. The kitchen design includes a center island with its own sink and seating, double-stacked Miele ovens, custom cabinetry, a Subzero refrigerator with icemaker, Miele stove top, a concealed Miele dishwasher, and sink disposal. This elegant kitchen also has a nicely sized coffee table area with a huge picture glass window onto the garden. From here, you have immediate access to the backyard for outdoor dining and events. There is even a convenient half-bath off the kitchen.The floor above the parlor provides a huge living and media room, Juliet balcony, office space, dual walk-in closets, and the master bedroom with en suite luxury bathroom featuring a steam room built into the spacious shower. Again, excellent natural light and space are prevailing features in the design of this floor.On the third floor, two bedroom walls were removed to create a massive Children's Floor with large play area and large bedroom. Here the architect's intentions are clear about bringing abundant natural light deep into the spaces. This floor has a Jack and Jill double-sink bathroom with beautifully tiled shower and tub areas, an upper level laundry room, ample closet space, and the possibility of making additional rooms by simply replacing walls.To cap it all off you have a magnificent roof deck, with almost 360 degrees of unobstructed views. Parking is in the indoor garage just three doors away. Make an appointment today and you will understand why we believe you will absolutely love this magnificent home.