All photos by Hayley Ellen Day
Gary Ross, director of Hollywood hits like “The Hunger Games” and “Big,” and his wife, designer Claudia Solti, have just put their Brooklyn townhouse at 197 Clinton Street on the market. Asking $10,600,000, the stately brick home offers 6,474 square feet of living space on six floors, from the private screening room to a top-floor “penthouse” with a patio. Behind its 1850s facade, the home has all the architecture and design features buyers look for in modern townhouse living, without having to change a thing.
Rooms are framed by 12-foot ceilings enhanced by subtle recessed lighting. Refined details like herringbone floors, working fireplaces, and custom storage (there’s even a working dumbwaiter) complement a gracious, light-filled layout.
Up a classic stoop, the parlor floor begins with a classic brownstone living room. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the street below. At the rear, walls of glass frame a formal dining room overlooking the private patio beyond.
On the garden floor, a sleek, European-style kitchen is a natural gathering zone, framed by custom cabinetry and served by a dining island, integrated appliances, and a walk-in pantry. Full-wall glazing leads to a professionally-landscaped outdoor oasis. There is also a guest bedroom on this level.
On the home’s third floor are two bedrooms with en-suite baths. For added convenience, there’s a home office and a laundry room as well.
The fourth floor is home to a luxurious primary suite with a large, lovely bath, a dressing room, and a separate closet. High ceilings, recessed lighting, and designer fixtures enhance even the intimate sleeping spaces.
On the highest floor is a private “penthouse.” This townhouse-topping aerie offers a convenient auxiliary kitchen and a private patio in addition to flexible rooms for living.
On the home’s lowest floor, a “wellness retreat” offers a gym and home theater, served by a spa bathroom with a sauna. This floor also accesses the back patio for outdoor yoga or a post-sauna sunbath.
Located at the border of Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill, this turnkey home represents modern townhouse living with all the trimmings. Rare perks like a finished lower level and a top-floor suite (not to mention Hollywood cachet) make this a listing that’s sure to get plenty of attention.
[Listing: 197 Clinton Street at CityRealty]
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