Listing of the Day
Location: Park Slope, Brooklyn Price: Townhouse 1: $3.1 million; Townhouse 2: $3.25 million
Architect Ken Hudes of Atelier New York Architecture designed these two sister properties in Brooklyn’s Park Slope neighborhood with his "heart and soul," says listing agent Behzad Amiri of Corcoran, "and you can tell he’s thought about how people live from the moment they step through their front gate." Though they are connected through walls, Mr. Hudes built them as two separate homes on a 25-foot-wide lot without a joint buyer in mind (note: there is no discount if bought together).
It was a challenge to create two unique homes on the same property. Mr. Hudes worked around the limited lot size by building up, and by creating a narrative that optimizes the experience of arriving and entering the building.
"I developed an entry court for the street side and a side entry for the garden side. The forecourt concept is a common intimate space in Japan that removes one from the public realm while you are still outside. That sets in motion the progression of spaces that draws you in and throughout the home," he explains.
As a fan of the KonMari method, the Japanese art of decluttering and organizing, Mr. Hudes believes that neatness starts with the home’s design. In these townhouses, he looked at how people function and prioritize space and then provided generous storage and worked with organic materials to promote this less-is-more lifestyle.
"Looking to the outdoor spaces to pull in natural elements—metals, wood, and stones—enhances a sense of removal from the urban context. This is continued with the spacious roof decks where tranquility is attained," says Mr. Hudes. Throughout the townhouses, a commitment to the environment is displayed; there’s a green wall of herbs and plants, a rooftop garden, and solar water heaters.
The Stats
Townhouse 1 features three bedrooms and three bathrooms (plus one half-bath) spread out over 2,256 square feet. In addition to a cellar, parking garage, and rooftop deck, the home has three full floors of living space.
Townhouse 2 is slightly smaller, measuring in at 2,124 square feet, but boasts an additional bedroom (for a total of four), as well as three-and-a-half baths. In addition to the same three floors of living space, the home has a roof deck, raised backyard garden, and parking garage.
Amenities
For buyers keen on outdoor entertaining, take a look at the rooftop deck, a key feature in both properties. Full outdoor kitchens are outfitted with eight-burner grills, a refrigerator, sink, soapstone countertops, and tons of storage.
Townhouse 1’s green wall and townhouse 2’s rooftop garden are both planted with herbs, perennials, and edible items, and have irrigation systems in place for worry-free growing.
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Neighborhood Notes
Park Slope is consistently ranked as one of Brooklyn’s most desirable places to live. "From the townhouses, you’re within walking distance of all the best restaurants, shops, and bars of Park Slope, the F and R trains are just a block away, and it’s a 10-minute stroll to the Prospect Park," says Mr. Amiri.
Agent: Behzad Amiri, Corcoran
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