497 St Johns Place Brooklyn, NY 11238
Listing Courtesy of: REBNY / Corcoran Group

  497 St Johns Place Brooklyn, NY 11238

Active (6 Days)
$5,895,000
4
BED
4
BATH
4,000
SQFT

Description

A Bespoke Carriage House Reimagined for Modern Living 
This former 19th-century carriage house and stable, reimagined by its architect owners, has been masterfully transformed into a 4,000 SF live/work compound, an exceptional fusion of heritage, design, and luxury. Set on a 131-foot-deep lot, the property comprises a 25-foot-wide by 50-foot deep main residence, a two-car garage, and, a 25-foot-wide custom-built guesthouse and spa offering rare scale and privacy just minutes from Prospect Park.

Every detail reflects material artistry: radiant heated wide-plank walnut floors, yellow leaf heart pine beams, reclaimed sequoia, exposed brick, hot-rolled steel, and Venetian plaster all contribute texture and depth. At its center, a sculptural floating staircase, crafted with mortise-and-tenon joinery, suspended between masonry and exposed original studs, anchors a soaring, light-filled interior with three wood-burning fireplaces.

The ground-level entry welcomes you with its striking floating wood screen staircase. Honed concrete floors lead to a rear den featuring a rustic cast-iron wood-burning stove, while large Loewen windows and glass doors open seamlessly to a lush private garden.

The open-plan second floor flows around a professional grade chef's kitchen, lined with bespoke walnut cabinetry, is coupled with a wood-fired pizza oven set beneath a pressed-tin ceiling. The upper level features three bedrooms, and two distinctly crafted bathrooms with continuous flooring, inventive hidden slot drains, a vintage American copper tub, and full-height glass panels that create an immersive experience.

The expansive garden, lined with reclaimed Belgian block and bluestone, leads to a two-wing guesthouse retreat: one side, a sunlit studio with sliding glass doors that open directly onto the garden; the other, a serene Japanese-inspired spa with hinoki wood soaking tub, steam room, open shower with slate finishes, and radiant-heated floor.

Future-forward infrastructure includes zoned HVAC, on-demand hot water, new insulated roof, underground utilities, and a climate-controlled 2,000-bottle capacity wine cellar, with substantial unused FAR for expansion.

Ideally located near Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum, and Franklin Avenue's cultural corridor, this one-of-a kind residence is a rare opportunity to own a singular architectural masterpiece in the heart of Brooklyn.

MLS #:
RLS20045127
Taxes
$7,020
Lot Size
3275 acres
Type
Multifamily
Year Built
1910
County
Kings County
Community
Crown Heights

Listed By

Linda M Peng, Corcoran Group
Source
REBNY
Last checked Sep 8 2025 at 5:53 PM EDT
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 1
Interior Features
  • Washer Dryer Allowed
  • Laundry: In Unit
  • Laundry: Washer Hookup
  • Smoke Free
Subdivision
  • Crown Heights
Property Features
  • Fireplace: Bedroom
  • Fireplace: 4
  • Fireplace: Den
Heating and Cooling
  • Ductless
Basement Information
  • Other
Stories
  • 3
Living Area
  • 4,000 sqft
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