3945 LIBERTY AVENUE
3945 LIBERTY AVENUE
Industrial, rugged and chic are just a few adjectives that perfectly describe 3945 Liberty Ave. in Bloomfield. Dig a little deeper and you will also find an owner who infused playful, fun and dog-friendly into her custom two-bedroom, two and a half-bath townhouse.
Originally a shotgun-style frame house that dated back to the late 1890’s. The property was part of G. Stoy’s original city plan. It was gutted and rebuilt into a contemporary, modern living space that was completed in 2018. The new exterior is a combination of plank siding and vinyl siding juxtaposed with stone and iron.
The open floor plan starts with a reimagined entry. The front of the home was expanded five feet to allow for a 90 degree landing to the staircase. A custom iron railing features a honeycomb grid design. And the original exposed beams have been painted black.
The living room features a newly installed exposed brick wall, galvanized HVAC and wide plank hardwood floors that run throughout the home. A built-in media center was created with a combination of reclaimed wood from the home and new oak. Matte gray hexagon wall tile adds texture.
The space flows into the kitchen where the original rear mudroom was captured into the reimagined space. Now, a deep wall of kitchen cabinets in deep blue-black with brass pulls sit against black subway tile and are topped with white marble. A copper farmhouse sink provides a warm glow underneath a unique Edison bulb pendant fixture created from iron pipe. Seating for four includes saddle spring stools at the counter. High end custom smart appliances include a slide-in six burner gas range, over-the-counter microwave and smart-door refrigerator.
At the far end, open reclaimed wood shelving sits on original carved wood corbels, a wink to the home’s history.
A dreamy powder room takes the black and white theme farther with a custom herringbone tile floor, black vanity and toilet. The entire space is elevated with brass fixtures.
The staircases were reworked in the home to allow for modern elevations. The hardwoods extend to the second floor. There you are greeted by the master bedroom.
It was expanded into the rear of the home. The layout now features two custom closets and a recessed bedroom wall with custom lighting and stone accent. The large closet is found behind a double set of panel doors. Interior custom organizers make everything from shoes to sweaters handy. The second closet is built over the expanded room. Accessed through custom barn doors on iron rails the space has been designed for a cozy respite-style dressing room.
An en-suite master bath starts with a black and white theme in the vanity, fixtures and paisley floor tile. The entire space is punched up with color thanks to unexpected lemon-yellow tile accents in the double-size shower all made visible through a dramatic custom glass invisible shower door.
A roomy second bedroom is painted white with a cobalt blue accent wall. Large windows and recessed lights add more drama to the space. The hall bath coordinates with the bedroom. There, graphic floor tile in blue and white are accented with naval blue/black vanity, white stone tops and brass bath fixtures. The look is pulled together with a brass sunburst vanity mirror and handmade subway tiles in the shower.
In the hallway, a dog niche has been carved out for your puppy. The space is perfect for one large dog or two medium dogs to hideaway.
The third floor has been reimagined for the best of city living in every way. An enclosed all-purpose room is currently used for rowing and yoga training. It features durable flooring and a separate HVAC system. A glass garage door opens to a dramatic outdoor space where custom flooring sends rainwater away while mimicking a concrete finish. Views from the rooftop expand down Liberty Avenue into the city skyline and include as far as Mount Washington and the Hill District. Looking across, views of the Bloomfield Bridge and points east are also visible.
A second outdoor space off of the kitchen features a concrete patio, custom slat-rail fence and eco-friendly artificial turf that makes it a perfect outdoor space for dogs and friends to play and socialize. The back gate provides access to a 16 feet deep double parking pad.
All mechanicals (HVAC, electric, plumbing, gas and insulation) are new. The home features a complete smart appliance package that integrates with wireless service and notifications. There is a home warranty.