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Agate Court
Townhouse in Bedford-Stuyvesant •  building info
4bd • 2.5ba
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$1,700,000

Description
Tucked into one of Bedford-Stuyvesant’s most celebrated blocks, 4 Agate Court tells a story that spans more than a century. Built in 1899 and meticulously brought back to life, this four-story townhouse balances the poetry of its past with the ease of modern living. The block itself sets the tone. Honored by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden as the 2024 Greenest Block in Brooklyn (Rookie of the Year), the street feels intimate, leafy, and neighborly — the kind of place where community is part of the lifestyle. Inside, the parlor level makes an immediate impression. Soaring ceilings, carved banisters, and finely preserved moldings frame gracious living and dining rooms that feel both elegant and welcoming. A flexible bedroom or home office and a full bath complete the floor. In the dining room, stained glass filters the light while ornate fireplaces and original millwork anchor the space. Sliding pocket doors open or close the adjacent room, where a hand-painted mural introduces a subtle contemporary contrast. The garden level is designed for gathering. Enter through new security gates and a landscaped front garden into a bright family room that flows seamlessly into a chef’s kitchen outfitted with new appliances, stone counters, an ice maker, and a built-in banquette for everyday meals. Entertaining is effortless thanks to a custom wet bar with reeded glass, open shelving, and brass accents. A beautifully finished powder room adds a layer of polish. Outdoors, the reworked backyard offers restored pavers, gravel paths, custom planters, and soft string lighting — a private, atmospheric escape. Upstairs, the third floor is devoted to rest and retreat. The primary suite is expansive, featuring a decorative fireplace, restored wood details, recessed lighting, and Roman smart shades controlled by app or remote. The ensuite bath feels indulgent yet refined, with a skylight, custom vanity, concrete double sinks, wall-mounted fixtures, a soaking tub, and a separate rain shower. A second bedroom on this level includes new windows, thoughtful lighting, and another hand-painted mural. A dedicated laundry room with custom cabinetry and vented LG washer and dryer completes the floor. Beyond the front door, the neighborhood delivers. Local cafés, restaurants, bars, shops, and groceries are moments away, as is the A/C subway at Kingston–Throop Avenue. Saint Andrew’s Playground is nearby, and the area continues to benefit from the Atlantic Mixed-Use Plan, adding lasting value and momentum. 4 Agate Court is not just a restored townhome — it’s a rare chance to own a piece of Brooklyn history on a block that truly stands apart.

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Listing Courtesy of Corcoran