Often praised for its village-like feel, Boerum Hill sometimes flies under the radar when people are considering neighbourhoods in which to stay during a visit to New York, but incredible homes like this will soon see to that. This recently renovated townhouse now benefits from a glass-and-steel rear extension that floods the interior with natural light — which is only right, as the stunning design throughout deserves to be illuminated. Take a wander around and you'll find traditional materials, such as exposed brickwork and bare wooden floorboards, rubbing shoulders quite happily with super-sleek marble counters and chic furnishings. As well as the wealth of space inside, the address also benefits from not just one, but two outdoor spots. Down at ground level, there's a terrace complete with plenty of seating, an alfresco table and a barbecue. In addition to this, guests can also head on up to the roof terrace, from which you can gaze out over the rooftops of Brooklyn. If that gives you some inspiration to head and explore the locale, both the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts and the New York Transit Museum can be reached in fifteen minutes on foot. At the same time, you can be in Manhattan in as little as fifteen minutes by subway, which opens up a whole world of possibilities.

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