126 Pacific Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

A contemporary behemoth hidden behind a stately, 19th century Greek Revival facade, 126 Pacific Street presents the pinnacle of Brooklyn townhouse living. The house is striking in its sheer volume: it is 25 feet wide, has ceilings up to 11 feet high, and spans four capacious floors, not including the finished basement. Exposures to the north and south diffuse soft light throughout the house all day. Three distinct and private outdoor spaces - the terrace off the kitchen, the large back garden, and a terrace on the top floor - each face south and create a multitude of opportunities for cooking, dining, and relaxing. Enter on the parlor level, audacious with 11-foot ceilings and generous windows. It becomes immediately clear why the triple-parlor configuration is the most desirable among townhouse layouts. Each of the principal public areas of the house - the living room, the dining room, and the kitchen - occupies its own, substantial space while offering easy flow among them. There...