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THE OWNERS

Nicko Elliott and Ksenia Kagner, who are architects and the founders of building and interior design studio Civilian, live here with their two children, Fennel, four, and

Bovi, 18 months.

THE PROPERTY

A townhouse in Brooklyn built in 1895. Situated across three levels – garden, parlour and upper (currently a rental unit) – the family occupies the first two floors. The parlour level has a living room, powder room and open-plan kitchen-diner. The garden level comprises a den, two bedrooms and a bathroom and laundry.