126 2nd St is a 2-family Victorian Townhouse that was reimagined and renovated by its current owner into a modern eco home. This unique 2400sf house offers a 3-bed owners" triplex with an additional 1 bed rental on the 1st floor, both units with their own discreet outdoor spaces.
The property was designed with a Scandinavian sensibility, optimum insulation, energy conservation triple glazed windows, bamboo flooring. A whole-house fan in the clerestory along with rain sensor closing window assists with summer cooling. Building with this passive approach has created a year-round comfortable and practical home with managed utility costs.
On the first floor, the owner's apartment has an oversized hallway to house multiple bikes, extra seasonal storage, or a drop off point for all your needs. The 2nd floor has an open plan layout for living & dining with 2 split system AC units on this level. Chefs will be wowed the by the walk-in pantry & bespoke kitchen opening onto the rear deck, allowing for large-scale entertaining. The layout affords flexibility to work from home in the multi-purpose nook at the front. Enjoy hanging out in the unbelievable lush southeast facing sunny deck wrapped with mature vines, fig and tulip trees.
The top floor houses the primary bedroom with 2 generous walk-in closets, split system AC and en-suite bathroom bathed in natural light: 2 more bedrooms at the front and 2nd full bathroom with tub & skylight. The center floor area is a communal family/playroom combined with generous storage and laundry facilities.
The property includes a one bedroom, one bath, garden rental unit on the first floor,( including own laundry),offering an excellent opportunity for additional income. Pictures of this unit will be available only at the open house.
At the far end of the garden is a further opportunity to build your very own ADU, a secondary unit to use as office or gym. Foundations, electricity and water line already set up.
The home is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, conveniently one block to Wholefoods on 3rd St & the new Powerhouse Arts. Local schools include PS58,PS32 & ISB & Hannah Senesh. Carroll Gardens" favorite restaurants and shops on Smith and Court. F & G train is only two blocks away at Carroll St station.
Take the opportunity to become the new owner of this special home, generate income with low taxes.
Contact me for a viewing. I would be delighted to give you a full tour of this unique property and share its sustainable features.
