278 Jefferson Avenue
Rented
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Rented
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Description
This 3400 sf+, FOUR FLOOR, 5.5 beds, 3 full bath's cavernous layout has so much to explore and enjoy. Enter your private townhouse via garden or parlor level. The garden level immediately invites you to enter...If you have been searching for a single family Townhouse rental in Brooklyn, 278 Jefferson will leave you awe inspired and craving more. Drenched in original pre-war details but with the modern updates you require: this townhouse stunner effortlessly exudes charm, tranquility and truly inspires.
This 3400 sf+, FOUR FLOOR, 5.5 beds, 3 full bath's cavernous layout has so much to explore and enjoy. Enter your private townhouse via garden or parlor level. The garden level immediately invites you to enter with pristine, ornate parquet hardwood floors and a built-in wooden seating area to help welcome you. The garden level living area transports you to another time, wrapped in rich, dark wood wall paneling and features original decorative fireplace, stain glass double doors, crown molding and even wooden shutters. The garden level also boasts an incredible chef's kitchen by any standard with top of the line separate stainless steel oven and broiler as well as an over-sized refrigerator, microwave and massive gas powered stove. The middle island can seat three for drinks and is directly off of a separate, designated dining area. This level also boasts an updated full bath, with standing shower, in-unit washer and dryer and provides easy access to the backyard, complete with basketball hoop and swing set.
Upon entering the parlor level, you feel the special attention that has been given to maintain the beauty contained within. All of the original woodwork, paneling, moldings, decorative fireplaces and wooden staircase and have been lovingly cared for and incredibly well preserved. Easily worth more than a thousand words: just see for yourself. The parlor level living room absolutely shines and dazzles with super high ceilings, a built-in floor to ceiling mirror, double wooden doors, original parquet floors, chandelier, over-sized windows and abundant natural light. To the rear of the parlor floor, this space could be used as a gigantic formal dining room or equally large bedroom with decorative fireplace and a half bed with loft.
The 2nd floor boasts two enormous bedrooms. The rear bedroom features a en-suite bathroom with jacuzzi tub and a separate shower. There is an equally large bedroom occupying the front of this floor, featuring decorative fireplace and a gorgeous working wood spiral staircase. This floor is separated by multiple dressing rooms including two very large closets and built-in drawers and cabinets to house even the most demanding of wardrobes.
The front-top floor showcases the fourth and last bedroom, boasting a decorative fireplace, skylights, access to the bedroom below via spiral staircase and another ensuite bath with modern, deep soaking tub.
278 Jefferson is on a picturesque block in Bedford Stuyvesant. It is in excellent proximity to the many local shops of Fulton Street and also in great proximity to both the Nostrand Ave A/C and the Nostrand/Bedford G subway lines, providing an easy commute to both Downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan. One small dog is OK on approval. Sorry cats are not allowed.
This is an incredibly unique opportunity, don't delay.
Listing Agents
![David Saba]()
david.saba@compass.comP: (917)-924-3575
![Katherine Pino]()
katherine.pino@compass.comP: (347)-881-5134
Amenities
- Primary Ensuite
- Common Garden
- Basketball Court
- Exposed Brick
- Decorative Fireplace
- Fireplace
- Crown Mouldings
- Decorative Mouldings
Property Details for 278 Jefferson Avenue
| Status | Rented |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 154 |
| Rental Incentives | No Fee |
| Available Date | 10/01/2022 |
| Lease Term | 12 months |
| Furnished | - |
| Total Rooms | 12.0 |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Single Family |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Views | None |
| Architectural Style | - |
| Lot Size | 1,800 SF / 18' x 100' |
| County | Kings County |
Building
278 Jefferson Ave
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Building Information for 278 Jefferson Avenue
Property History for 278 Jefferson Avenue
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Schools near 278 Jefferson Avenue
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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| Public - | PK to 8 | |||
| Public - | 10 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 10 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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Academy of Arts and Letters PublicPK to 8 | ||
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School Public10 to 12 | ||
Brooklyn Academy High School Public10 to 12 | ||
Restoration Academy Public6 to 8 |
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