Fouchaux House – Sugar Hill Brownstone
Built in 1886 by the celebrated architect Henri Fouchaux, near the Church of the Intercession in Harlem’s historic Sugar Hill landmark district, this Hamilton Heights townhouse embodies the classic spirit of New York in an authentic neighborhood welcoming to crews.
Located on a picturesque side street comprised entirely of homes and buildings over 100 years old, this Queen Anne style house has a richly textured façade of deep red brick, rock face and smooth brownstone, accented by original ornate wrought iron gates. This private home features three floors of living space in a spacious 18-foot wide brownstone layout, with stunning stained glass throughout, an awe inspiring original wood staircase, original knotted pine floors, etched glass pocket doors, two vintage pianos, and three and a half bathrooms with vintage style tile. Throughout the home, the original brick fireplaces, mantels and wood accents are meticulously restored, with many beautiful moments to peek between different spaces and rooms within the house. The parlor floor features a living room (stained glass, two antique settees, a rare 1940s corner piano), a grand staircase, brick dining room, a powder room, and a large kitchen which overlooks an iron deck and a 50-foot rear garden, replete with plantings and vintage brickwork. The second floor houses two bedrooms: the enormous master bedroom and a child’s room — both of which boast majestic fireplace mantels — and two full bathrooms, including a huge clawfoot tub. The third (top) floor showcases three more bedrooms, a full bathroom, and brilliantly colored stained glass, including a show-stopping, original pink skylight.
Hamilton Heights, NYC
Fouchaux House – Gallery 1, images courtesy of owner.
Fouchaux House – Gallery 2, photography by Gary Sapolin.
