Traditional Townhouse

Freestanding Carriage House

Close up of the green barn doors of a freestanding brick carriage house in Cobble Hill

This 26-foot-wide carriage house is unique among Brooklyn homes, in that it is a freestanding home situated at the rear of its lot. This configuration creates a front yard and private driveway.

Front facade of a freestanding brick carriage house with large barn doors, green trim, a staircase leading to the basement entrance, and a front garden — A custom barn door on the front façade, which opens to uncover floor-to-ceiling windows, references the building's previous life as a carriage house.

Street view of a rear-situated Cobble Hill carriage house with a front driveway, gate, and white trim. — A custom barn door on the front façade, which opens to uncover floor-to-ceiling windows, references the building's previous life as a carriage house.

A custom barn door on the front façade, which opens to uncover floor-to-ceiling windows, references the building's previous life as a carriage house.

Renovated kitchen in a carriage house with blue countertops, stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and exposed ceiling beams. — Our renovation focused on modernizing the home while respecting its unique historic detail. In the kitchen, we united it with the rest of the grand room, creating a cohesive living space.

Kitchen of a carriage house before renovation with a red accent wall, white range, wood cabinets, and stainless steel refrigerator — Our renovation focused on modernizing the home while respecting its unique historic detail. In the kitchen, we united it with the rest of the grand room, creating a cohesive living space.

Our renovation focused on modernizing the home while respecting its unique historic detail. In the kitchen, we united it with the rest of the grand room, creating a cohesive living space.

Note from the Architect

The home's four exposures allow plenty of natural light into the space through skylights, glass doors, and large windows. An open steel and natural wood staircase plays off the restored exposed ceiling beams on the home's main floor.