Lake Bell recently listed her townhouse for just over $3 million, which is close to double what she paid back in 2013.
Although the property does have the ability to function as a duplex, the home is currently being utilized as a single family unit. The property is over 20 feet wide and has over four floors of living space. There are five bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and 3 working fireplaces spread out through the townhouse.
119 Vanderbilt Avenue
Bell has turned the property at 119 Vanderbilt Avenue into a one of a kind oasis in the heart of Brooklyn (which is no easy task). Originally built around 1850, the building has been redone from top to bottom; this could explain the dramatic increase in price.
The parlor room has a wood burning fireplace with custom engraved oak flooring, panel molding, and classic antique lighting. The basement has been fully refinished to include a storage area as well as a walk-in vault and laundry area located directly under the stoop.
The kitchen was well thought out and does help to differentiate the townhouse from other listings in Brooklyn. Included in the kitchen are butcher block countertops, new stainless steel appliances, and a soapstone sink setup against exposed brick.
The Garden
The exterior garden does provide an outside oasis. Along with the unit, there has been extensive work done in the garden as well.
There is a sitting area and what appears to even be a water feature in one of the pictures. This type of outdoor space is rare in Brooklyn and is an added bonus that can help justify such a dramatic increase in the listing price.
