Tour a $13 Million Gut-Renovated Brooklyn Heights Townhouse With Private Outdoor Space

A rare Brooklyn Heights townhouse has hit the market for $12,995,000—complete with gas lanterns and hand-carved ironwork.Built in 1906 in one of New York City's most prized enclaves, the home has a long list of lavish amenities, including a health and wellness gym, a steam shower and sauna, and a climate-controlled wine cellar."This is a 19th-century masterpiece," explains listing agent Ravi Kantha with Serhant as he tours the property at 23 Middagh St. "On the outside, it's been completely restored. But on the inside, there's a different story. We have a renovated, classic contemporary masterpiece done by AD100 architect Deborah Berke from TenBerke Architecture."The home strikes an impressive first impression, with a magnificent parlor floor that boasts a soaring ceiling, stone fireplaces, and floor-to-ceiling windows.A rear parlor holds a grand piano and overlooks the property's private green garden. There's also an elevator and a powder room located in the hallway, steps away."This is a formal, beautiful space that's perfect for entertaining," says Kantha. "But it's also great to just relax at night by the fire with someone playing the piano." Exquisite attention to detail defin...