From the outside, this 3-bedroom penthouse at 630 Washington Avenue in Prospect Heights looks like an average new-wave condo. But a peek inside reveals a home with the style and comfort of a Southern California resort. This place may put you in the middle of Brooklyn, but at least when the sun is out, it’ll feel like the other side of the country.
The Price Tag
Most atypical NYC apartments come with atypically high asking prices. Listed at $1.875 million, this condo is within the range of “normal” for an NYC home of its size — or one in L.A., for that matter.
Why You’ll Love It
It may be asking the better part of $2 million, but is it worth it? We’d hazard to say yes.
First, there’s the size. You get 3 spacious bedrooms spread nicely across 1,479 square feet. Each bedroom has great closet space. Two offer direct access to the apartment’s terrace, and the third has direct views of the Manhattan skyline — not bad.
Speaking of that terrace: It spans 900 square feet, offers unobstructed views of Brooklyn and Manhattan, and has been landscaped to the nines.
The setup creates multiple spaces to relax and entertain, including one little nook perfect for a hammock. Custom planters bursting with berry bushes, perennials and shrubs fill out the sun-drenched, SoCal vibe.
Upping the easy-living attitude is a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor space. Double glass doors open directly onto the terrace from the apartment’s main living area. The open floor plan gets tons of bright, southern light and graciously segues into the kitchen.
With a large, center island that could easily double as a breakfast bar or cocktail bar, the layout here is perfect for entertaining. And with a space like this, you’ll have guests often.
Added perks of the place include a private elevator, ensuite master bath, full laundry room and even a parking space in the underground garage — at no extra cost. A penthouse designed for entertaining with private parking: It just screams L.A., right?
And Why You Might Not
But we are still in Brooklyn here. The condo sits at the busy corner of Washington and Atlantic Avenues, which sees heavy traffic at just about any time of day or night. But of course, L.A. has its congestion, too.
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