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$ 9,850,000
Est. payment /mo
New
356 Clinton AVE Brooklyn, NY 11238
7 Beds
5 Baths
5,280 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,280 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,865
MLS Listing ID 502159
Style Other
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 5
Year Built 1905
Annual Tax Amount $11,040
Property Sub-Type Single Family
Property Description
Beyond an elegantly carved entrance, hidden among the grand historic residences of Clinton Hill, stands one of Brooklyn's most distinctive surviving villas. Known as The John W. Shepard House, this remarkable freestanding residence was completed in 1905 and designed by renowned architect Theodore C. Visscher. A masterful expression of Venetian Renaissance architecture with Beaux-Arts elegance and Moorish Revival influences, the home is a rare surviving example of the craftsmanship and artistry that defined Brooklyn's Gilded Age. Occupying a rare 28-foot by 180-foot lot extending from Clinton Avenue to Vanderbilt Avenue and complemented by its historic carriage house, the residence offers a scale and presence seldom found in New York City. From the moment of arrival, the home's architectural pedigree is unmistakable. Stained-glass windows cast colorful light across richly detailed interiors, while coffered ceilings, mahogany paneling, marble fireplaces, original woodwork, and gracious entertaining rooms reflect an era of extraordinary design. Spanning fifteen principal rooms, seven bedrooms, and five baths, the residence balances grandeur with warmth and livability. Formal and informal spaces flow seamlessly throughout, creating an environment equally suited for elegant entertaining and everyday living. Located within the Clinton Hill Historic District, The John W. Shepard House occupies a special place among Brooklyn's architectural treasures. Opportunities to acquire a freestanding historic residence of this caliber - complete with a carriage house, exceptional original details, and a documented architectural legacy - are exceedingly rare. More than a residence, this is a legacy property. Schedule your private tour and discover one of Brooklyn's most extraordinary historic homes.
Location
State NY
County Kings (brooklyn)
Area Clinton Hill
Zoning R6B
Rooms
Basement Finished, Full
Interior
Hot Water Gas
Heating Gas
Flooring Hardwood, Parquet, Tile
Heat Source Gas
Exterior
Exterior Feature Brick, Brownstone, Limestone
Roof Type Pitched
Handicap Access No
Building
Story 3
Foundation Slab Concrete
Others
Energy Description Gas
Financing Bank Mortgage,Cash
Listed by MadisonEstates Sothebys Realty