220 Congress Street   Unit 2F

Located on a tree-lined street in the heart of Cobble Hill, Apartment 2F at 210 Congress Street features six windows with southern exposure and a 7th with southeast exposure, allowing glorious light to pour in from morning throughout the afternoon. On the 2nd floor, facing European-like Verandah Place, this quiet, spacious one-bedroom is an urban retreat. In one of Cobble Hill's most sought-after buildings, the apartment has handsome hardwood floors, plenty of wall space for art lovers, and is move-in ready.

Step into the oversized foyer which doubles as a dining room area bordered by a multi shelved utility closet. Across from the front door, the renovated, windowed galley kitchen is lined with gleaming white lacquer cabinets offset by a black ceramic tile floor. There is plentiful storage and counter space custom made from one large slab of Cambria quartz, speckled with bits of blue sparkle; it's an easy kitchen to cook in and keep clean. The adjacent airy living room is able to accommodate a variety of sitting area arrangements with additional versatile space for your library, music collection or for showcasing treasured photographs and souvenirs. The bathroom has a marble vanity, traditional black and white tile, a south facing window and built in hamper. Across from the bathroom is a large closet with a rod in the back for your out of season and special occasion wardrobe, behind the one in front for your more daily wear, with ample storage space above. The hallway then leads to the generously sized bedroom, where there is yet another clothing closet and space to set up a home office.

Priced well at $699k, don't miss this opportunity to nab one of the best layouts with rare Southern exposure in Congress Gardens. The 6-story elevator buildings are well maintained by a live-in super and hard-working crew, Residents enjoy the beautifully landscaped front yard, backyard patio and on-site laundry (in-unit washer/dryers not allowed). Also available is low-cost indoor bike parking; there is a wait list for car garage spaces and storage bin rentals. The co-op is pet-friendly and allows pied-a-terre, co-purchasing, and parents buying for children.

Congress Gardens is enviably located, easy walking distance to transportation, recreation, shops and restaurants. Just a couple stops by subway to Manhattan on the F/G 2 blocks away or the 2/3/4/5/A/C/and R just a bit further as well as near several bus lines. Hop on a Citi Bike down the street in front of lovely Cobble Hill Park and be in Brooklyn Bridge Park within a few minutes, offering stunning views of the Manhattan skyline and numerous R&R options (barbecues picnics, boating, table tennis, basketball, skateboarding, pickleball and more). Cobble Hill Cinema, Books are Magic, Barnes & Noble, the Brooklyn Strategist, Champions martial arts and the Dodge Y provide a range of indoor entertainment, exercise and stimulation. Craving retail therapy? Eileen Fisher, Buffalo Exchange, Splendid, Lily, and Diane T, Bonobo, and Marine Layer all vie to clothe you in style. Get ingredients for your weekday meals and gourmet weekend dinners at Union Market, Trader Joe's, Key Food, Sahadi's and Dellapietras, Fish Tales, and Staubitz. Want to go out? Just google for an extensive selection of list of restaurants, drinking establishments and coffee shops surrounding Congress Street.

This gem won't last. Call for an appointment.