579 Monroe St

This semi-detached, Neo-Grec brownstone property originally designed by Amzi Hill in1885 is the setting of a lovingly restored 2,364 square foot townhouse situated on a bookend lot of a tree-lined Bedford Stuyvesant block. It is evident that the moment you step in the front door that the owners have taken such care and pride in maintaining this beautiful and understatedly elegant home. Used as a two-family, this home features 4 spacious bedrooms, beautifully crafted wooden and glass doors and transoms, Victorian pier mirror, medallion moldings throughout, original natural stone mantels, and pocket shutters. The rebuilt staircase to upper level contains gorgeous original bannisters and ornate baluster. The owner's unit offers a dreamy kitchen with floor-to-ceiling built-in cabinets and a large island -- perfect for entertaining, two master bedrooms, substantive closet space, large in suite bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and large rain showerheads, and a finished cellar, which doubles as a media room with built-in speakers. The rear bedroom leads to the large backyard with both a natural slate and a raise cedar patio with built-in planters that are ready for your own landscaping. The ceiling heights are up to 11 feet; and AC and forced-air (gas) heating over 4 zones. The home is equipped with a media center that contains a touch screen video intercom system and boasts interfaces for cable, internet, and HDMI throughout; additionally, there is a 4-zone camera / DVR system, which is expandable to 8 zones, if applicable. While located on a secluded and serene tree-lined street, this undeniably well-crafted residence is just a short walk to some of the area's best parks, hip bakeries, coffee houses, restaurants, the vibrant Lewis Ave, and more. Multiple bus lines as well as the A express and C trains service this area. Don't miss this rare opportunity to call this perfectly conceived townhouse yours.