Karibu 480 MacDonough Street—nyumba ya mjini ya familia mbili, iliyokarabatiwa kikamilifu na kubuniwa kwa ustadi, kwenye mojawapo ya mitaa yenye kuvutia zaidi ya nyumba za brownstone huko Bed-Stuy. Nyumba hii ya kipekee inatoa mchanganyiko usio na kifani wa anasa za kisasa na maelezo ya usanifu yasiyopitwa na wakati.

Ikiwa na takribani futi za mraba 3,088, makazi haya yamepangwa kama nyumba pana ya mmiliki yenye ghorofa tatu—yenye ufikiaji wa moja kwa moja hadi kwenye basement iliyokamilishwa—iliyo juu ya nyumba ya kupangisha ya bustanini iliyopambwa kwa ustadi.

Nyuma ya mbele yake ya kifahari, nyumba ya mmiliki yenye ghorofa tatu inaenea katika kiwango cha parlor kilichojaa mwanga wa jua na mpangilio wa nafasi wazi. Jiko la kiwango cha kitaalamu lina vifaa bora kabisa, vikiwemo jokofu la divai na mfumo wa kahawa wa Miele uliojengwa ndani. Ukuta wenye madirisha yanayoelekea kusini pamoja na milango maridadi ya Kifaransa unaelekea kwenye deki kubwa yenye ngazi zinazoshuka hadi kwenye bustani iliyopambwa—ukitengeneza uzoefu usio na mipaka kati ya maisha ya ndani na nje. Mmiliki huyu amewekeza kwa dhati katika ua wa nyuma, akifanya mandhari ya kina yenye miti inayotoa kivuli na maua yaliyopangwa kuchanua kuanzia majira ya kuchipua hadi mwishoni mwa kiangazi, ili kufurahisha macho na kutuliza hisi.

Maelezo ya awali yamehifadhiwa kwa uangalifu, yakiwemo kioo cha kawaida cha pier na banista ya awali inayovutia, hivyo kuongeza joto na haiba katika nyumba nzima.

Ghorofa ya juu ina vyumba vinne vya kulala vyenye nafasi pana, kila kimoja kikiwa na bafu lake la ndani. Chumba kikuu cha kulala kinatoa mahali patulivu pa kupumzika, kikiwa na bafu lenye hadhi ya spa linalojumuisha beseni la kulowea, bafu tofauti la kuogea, na sinki mbili. Kabati zimewekewa mifumo maalum ya California Closets.

Ngazi zinaendelea hadi kwenye mlango wa faragha wa paa, unaotoa nafasi nyingine inayoweza kutumika kama eneo la nje.

Nyumba ya bustanini ina vyumba viwili vya kulala, bafu moja kamili, mashine ya kufulia na kukausha iliyo ndani ya nyumba, pamoja na madirisha yanayoelekea kaskazini na kusini, na pia ina eneo lake la faragha la nje—linalofaa kwa mapato ya upangishaji au makazi ya familia iliyopanuka. Mmiliki wa sasa ameweka vifaa vya kuzuia sauti kati ya nyumba ya juu yenye ghorofa tatu na nyumba ya bustanini kwa ajili ya faragha zaidi.

Basement iliyokamilishwa yenye bafu la nusu, pamoja na mifumo ya ziada ya kuhifadhi ya California Closets, inayofikika kutoka kwenye nyumba ya mmiliki yenye ghorofa tatu, huongeza unyumbufu muhimu kwa burudani, kazi au uhifadhi.

Mmiliki huyu amefanya zaidi ya kawaida kuboresha nyumba hii kwa kuweka madirisha mapya kabisa upande wa kusini wa nyumba, milango mipya ya mbele na ya kuingilia bustanini, na kukarabati mojawapo ya mabafu.

Ikiwa katika eneo bora kwenye mtaa wa kipekee wenye nyumba za brownstone, 480 MacDonough ni fursa adimu ya kumiliki nyumba ya mjini iliyo tayari kuhamia, inayotoa uzuri na matumizi mbalimbali.

Nyumba hii iko umbali mfupi, kando ya mtaa mzuri uliotangazwa kuwa wa kihistoria wenye nyumba maarufu za brownstone, kutoka kituo cha express cha A/C Utica, kinachowezesha kufika kwa urahisi katikati ya Manhattan ndani ya dakika 20. Bedford-Stuyvesant ni kitongoji kinachobadilika kwa kasi, chenye mikahawa ya kiwango cha kimataifa (Saraghina, Trad Room, Peaches, L'Antagonista, Lazia, Daphnies, Chez Oskar, Bar Camilo na mingineyo), maduka ya kahawa (Milk & Pull, Rita & Maria's, Che, Corto, Passionfruit na mingineyo), muziki wa moja kwa moja (LunAtico), bustani za Von King na Saratoga, Tribeca Pediatrics, jamii yenye uhai, na usanifu wa kawaida wa nyumba za brownstone za Brooklyn ambao wengi wetu tunautafuta. Ni mojawapo ya maeneo machache jijini ambako watu husalimiana mitaani!

Welcome to 480 MacDonough Street—a gut-renovated designer two-family townhouse on one of Bed-Stuy’s most picturesque brownstone blocks. This exceptional home offers a seamless blend of contemporary luxury and timeless architectural detail.

Spanning approximately 3,088 square feet, the residence is configured as an expansive owner’s triplex—with direct access to a finished basement—positioned above a beautifully appointed garden rental.

Beyond the stately façade, the owner’s triplex unfolds across a sun-drenched parlor level featuring an open-concept layout. The gourmet kitchen is outfitted with top-of-the-line appliances, including a wine refrigerator and a built-in Miele coffee system. A wall of south-facing windows and elegant French doors leads to a generously sized deck with stairs descending to a landscaped garden—creating a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. This owner has truly invested in the backyard with extensive landscaping with trees to provide shade and flowers planned to bloom from spring through late summer to please the eye and calm the senses.

Original details have been thoughtfully preserved, including a classic pier mirror, and a striking original banister, adding warmth and character throughout.

Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms each feature en-suite bathrooms. The primary suite offers a serene retreat, complete with a spa-like bath featuring a soaking tub, separate shower, and double vanity. The closets have been built out with custom California closet systems.

A staircase continues to a private roof access, offering yet another potential outdoor space.

The garden apartment includes two bedrooms, one full bathroom, an in-unit washer/dryer, and both northern and southern exposures, along with its own private outdoor space—ideal for rental income or extended living. Current owner soundproofed between the upper triplex and the garden rental for added privacy.

A finished basement with a half bath, and additional California closet storage systems, accessible from the owner’s triplex, adds valuable flexibility for recreation, work, or storage.

This owner has gone above and beyond to upgrade this home by putting all new windows on the south side of the house, new front and garden entry doors, and renovating one of the bathrooms.

Perfectly situated on a quintessential brownstone block, 480 MacDonough is a rare opportunity to own a turnkey townhouse that delivers both beauty and versatility.

This home is a short distance along a gorgeous landmarked street of iconic brownstones from the express A/C Utica stop which allows easy access to downtown Manhattan in 20 minutes. Bedford Stuyvesant is a rapidly evolving neighborhood with world class restaurants (Saraghina, Trad Room, Peaches, L'Antagonista, Lazia, Daphnies, Chez Oskar, Bar Camilo etc), coffee shops (Milk & Pull, Rita & Maria's, Che, Corto, Passionfruit, etc) , live music (LunAtico), Von King and Saratoga parks, Tribeca Pediatrics, a vibrant community, and the classic Brooklyn brownstone architecture so many of us are seeking. It's one of the few places in this city where people actually say hello to each other on the street!