House114, 114 Monroe Street

When privacy and wellness become a priority, this house nestled on the Clinton Hill / West Bed-Stuy is the perfect fit for your new exquisite urban sanctuary. Recently published on Dwell Magazine House114, with its clean and simple elegance, is a serene celebration of light, space, and history. With a traditional fa ade and a setback addition on top, ascending the stairs and stepping inside feels immediately transformative.

A bohemian blend of traditional, modern, and industrial, House114 is a space to feel inspired by. This five-story two-family house has been extended to approximately 4,200 square feet of living and an additional abundance of outdoor spaces. Designed by renowned architect Rafi Elbaz of Sahonyc.

The upper triplex has a total of 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, and one powder room (detailed description below). The garden level has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath and direct access to the landscaped garden and offers significant income opportunities. The cellar below contains both the mechanical room and a Zen-like recreation room with a full bath, wet bar, and its own cast-in-place light well rock garden.

All with new energy-efficient mechanicals, from state of the arts Electrical and Plumbing systems a 5 zones central AC to sprinklers, New water main and high-pressure Gas to the latest in smart home technology. This house is the perfect living machine. An added value in the deeded interior extra-wide PARKING spot with Tesla ready charger across the street. The parlor delivers a stunning welcome. A south-facing wall of floor-to-ceiling gigantic sliding doors with accordion screens flood the entire space with natural light and bring the outdoors in.

The kitchen at the heart of the space has a gigantic island with concrete Caesarstone counter and all the requisite high-end energy-efficient stainless steel appliances package. The spacious main sitting area enjoys the warmth of a Napoleon fireplace while a restored mantel is a beautiful remnant of the house’s past. The house horizontal extension is accentuated by the exposed steel beams and columns structure which allows for the common house activities to take place on one level.

A square skylight adds to the abundant light to flow throughout the space with the lush greenery of the backyard and deck lending an uplifting natural element. The master suite level has a well-proportioned master bedroom with similar wall to ceilings sliding doors and accordion screens leading to a private terrace with self-sustained succulents and herbs, and a naturally occurring irrigation system for rainwater reuse. Beyond the Belgium profile metal wall with semi-translucent glass is a spacious his and hers walk-in closet which leads to the master bathroom.

The Master bath is spa-like with a deep soaking freestanding tub, a glassed shower surrounded by hex natural stone wall tiles, and hand-applied natural concrete. Connected to the laundry room with high capacity Samsung washer and dryer. On this level, a semi-open front loft currently used as a home office could fit your creative and family needs.

A floating staircase leads to the top floor which is the vertical enlargement of the house. Configured with 3 additional bedrooms and 2 baths and another terrace set back from the front facade. The addition’s exterior walls are made with 100% recyclable resysta cladding.

To top it all a stunning roof deck with a finished floor of porcelain tiles floating on pedestals and Manhattan and open city views is the crown jewel for additional entertainment and memorable open air movie nights. House114 is surrounded by restaurants and cafes including; Pilar, Joloff, Stone Fruit, Speedy Romeo, Clementine Bakery, and Glorietta Baldy. Wellness destinations abound nearby with multiple yoga studios and the Bedford Stuyvesant YMCA.

C, S, G, and Shuttle trains provide multiple transportation options. The historic Pratt Institute campus and sculpture garden are also nearby as well as several other parks.

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