Tuesday, November 4, 2014

I WANNA live there Wednesday # 101

WOW !!!  I feel like I've found the holy grail of IWLW's.
This is just too spectacular for words - so I won't bore you with any of mine today
Just what the listing reads -
and then I'll let the pics speak for themselves.

CARRIAGE HOUSE
4 beds - 4 baths
( 8 rooms total )
6,995,000
Brooklyn, New York
Realtor : DEBBIE RIEDERS
Images sourced thru CORCORAN.COM

If any of you buy this - you have to invite me to come for a visit -

Listing reads ( interesting !!! )

This rare Cobble Hill Carriage House, a former 1840’s Firehouse, is what real estate dreams are made of in New York City. Featured in many famous films over the years, it is impressive in scale with a 25’ wide x 85’ footprint, and offers three loft-like floors without the inconvenience of vertical townhouse living. The main floor weighs in at 2125 sq. ft. alone, and allows for an entertainment space unrivaled by ANY townhouse OR apartment in Brownstone Brooklyn. Add to that the drama of massive exposed wood beams, arched windows, a charming greenhouse, a perennial garden, an oversized reclaimed-brick wood-burning fireplace, 12” wide wood-plank floors, double height ceilings, a terrace off the 2nd floor, and oversized skylights, and you have a one-of-kind property with the warmth and grandeur only found in historical homes, but the open layout of more modern living. Currently configured as a two-unit home, with some very minor adjustments this home easily becomes a grand home with 4 to 6 bedrooms. It has been updated with central AC, and a Chef’s kitchen complete with a 48” Viking stove and granite countertops. Located in the heart of Cobble Hill, near Trader Joes, Barneys, every subway line, multiple schools, and Bklyn Bridge Park. Garage with monthly spots conveniently located across the street.
Additional features of this building include: Exposed Beam Ceiling and Double Height Ceilings, Parking Garage on Block w Monthly Spots, South Facing Garden and Terrace, Amazing Curb Appeal Close to All Transportation, Dramatic Staircase/Space for an Elevator!, 12" Wide Plank Oak Floors, Chef's Renovated KItchen, Huge Open Loft-Like Footprint, Reclaimed Brick Fireplace, and Super Flexible Layout.
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And here we go......... bet you'll have to look at each pic twice - this is truly spectacular !






OK - I WASN'T GOING TO TALK - BUT I CAN'T HELP MYSELF - THIS NEXT PHOTO?
OMG - HOW GORGEOUS IS THAT?
THAT BRICK REMINDS ME OF THE BRICK IN MY LAST PLACE :(
AND A SOLARIUM OFF THE BEDROOM?










OH.
MY.
GOD.
I SO wanna live there !
Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone
But a lottery ticket
Hugs,
Me

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Black walls

I love them - always have.
Some people have a misconception about black walls - thinking it closes a space - makes it look smaller when the exact opposite is true.  Black brings depth into a room - especially when it's only done as an accent wall - surrounded by white.
2 houses ago I painted our entire dining room black - the room had 2 double sets of french doors and crown molding with high baseboards - so there was a lot of white trim to contrast it.
When we sold the building ( it was a duplex ) the realtor advised that although HE liked the black dining room, it might prove to be a hard sell.

That home sold in 8 hours - with multiple offers ( in off - season ) for double what we had purchased it for and every single potential buyer loved the dining room.
Moral of the story?

Any color can look gorgeous if done properly in a space -
I remember people reacting with horror when I told them my plans.....................
But it was only paint - and the marvelous thing about paint is that it's never permanent
( your talking to someone who once painted her living room 3 times in a week until I got the right color - but oh what a gorgeous color I ended up with LOL )

Here's some samples of Black that enhance a space.  ( in my humble opinion )

THE UNCOMMON LAW
NOSTALGIA AND NOW
HOUSE BEAUTIFUL
DECOR PAD
Even black wall paper is gorgeous if done in the right setting - look how sophisticated this room looks

EUROPEAN-WEB.ORG
EUROPEAN-WEB.ORG
I painted a small accent wall in the entry way in black in this house ( you can see more pics HERE )
Oh God - I'm looking at the before - I'd forgotten how horrible it all was....................


and now I've done one wall in the second guest room
( please don't look at the floor - it only has one coat of primer on it - and don't look at the window either - it's still a work in progress )
I'm only granting permission to look at the wall itself -


A white dresser will be put against that wall - so you'll see even less when it's finished -
But the white floor and black wall already make this tiny little room look bigger


Plus it ties in with the black accents on the other side perfectly


I want to retain the cottage-y style of this house without a doubt - that is after all, what it is - but I also want to add ( on some level anyway ) a little sophistication to the mix and touches of black seem to do the trick.

Has anyone else ever painted a wall black?

Much love,
Me

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