381 1st St, # 1

"ALL SHOWINGS AND OPEN HOUSES ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY" Historic charm and elegance are perfectly reflected in this spacious 2 bedroom apartment on a coveted tree-lined block, in a premier Park Slope location. Occupying the first level of a handsome, impeccably-maintained 1920 brownstone, the home affords gracious living with stunning interiors and a private rear deck that leads down to a lovely common garden. Enriching the ambience are tasteful elements exuding warmth and character such as high airy ceilings, original wood moldings, hardwood flooring, original cast-iron radiators, an original tin ceiling with new fan, an original working airshaft, and tall windows inviting in generous natural light.Wonderful oak sliding doors divide the large front-facing living room with triple bow windows and the adjoining formal dining room, affording an open flow for entertaining and the option to close off each room. A study sits off the entryway through French doors, beyond which is a laundry area with Miele washer-dryer, beautiful tiled bath with tub, and the windowed kitchen with ample cabinetry, granite countertops, marble backsplash, and a new GE white stainless steel 5-burner stove. Two well-proportioned bedrooms sit across the hall, one with a big closet. The master bedroom situated in the rear of the residence accesses the private deck where you can read and sip morning coffee. Or descend the stairs to the fenced shared backyard for barbecues, gardening, and enjoying gatherings with friends and neighbors. Another great feature is a sizable storage area in the basement for your belongings. 381 1st Street is a gorgeous 4-unit brownstone cooperative that has undergone regular capital improvements with a completely redone façade (2018), refurbished fire escape (2015), newly-painted and completely renovated staircase with new carpeting (2019), plus 2 new hot water heater tanks (2019). The building has no underlying mortgage. The $690 monthly maintenance includes: real estate taxes, building insurance, water and gas. It is ideally located in the PS 321 school district zone, just off 6th Avenue moments to 5th and 7th Avenue shopping, dining and conveniences, also near Key Food Supermarket, in close proximity to Grand Army Plaza, and Prospect Park.