Gilded Age Mansion Built for Roosevelt's Classmate Hits Market at $16M
Summary
A large historic mansion in Brooklyn, built in 1887 for a classmate of President Theodore Roosevelt, is now for sale at $16 million. The home is the broadest single-family townhouse in Brooklyn and has been carefully preserved with original materials and updated systems.Key Facts
- The mansion is located at 842 Carroll Street in Brooklyn’s Park Slope neighborhood.
- It was designed by architect C.P.H. Gilbert and built in 1887.
- The original owner, George W. Kenyon, was a Harvard classmate of Theodore Roosevelt and an industrialist.
- The house has 18 rooms, covers more than 8,000 square feet, and features 10 working fireplaces.
- The property has had only four owners since it was built, helping maintain its original character.
- Modern updates include new electrical and plumbing systems while keeping historic materials like mahogany and oak.
- The Brooklyn real estate market has seen rising home prices, with the median price exceeding $1 million recently.
- The U.S. remodeling market is growing, driven by older homes needing updates for better energy use and value.
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