This classic mid-19th-century brick Italianate has been given a modern spin with a gut renovation yet still retains some beautiful original details. Located at 79 2nd Street in Gowanus, the three-story single-family has built-ins, central air and a marble mantel.

The parlor floor has been laid out on an open plan, with a generously sized living room and state of the art kitchen. Large windows in front and back maximize natural light.

The home is configured with two bedrooms each on the garden and top floors. The four bedrooms have plenty of closet space, and there are three bathrooms.

There are luxurious touches throughout the house, from the prewired sound system to the solid maple flooring, recessed LED lighting and tasteful built-ins. A sleek and energy-efficient European heating system offers individually controlled radiators.

There is a insulation between each floor and throughout the home for quiet and energy efficiency. The stair has been rebuilt and features the original mahogany bannister and newel post.

A solar tube and skylights on the top floor and in the finished cellar bring in more light. Should you decide to try your hand at rooftop gardening, there is a Bilco skylight door and a water line on the roof.

The focal point of the kitchen is an original marble mantel flanked by built-in shelves. Across the way, an expansive l-shaped dark stone counter and modern custom wood cabinets provide ample storage.

Under the stainless steel hood are an extra-wide stove top and two ovens. The rear wall is mostly windows and a glass door, which leads out onto a balcony.

A dining area between the kitchen and living room features wood paneling and built-in display shelves.

The master bedroom, located on the top floor, has a walk-in closet and en suite bath. The latter is outfitted with Grohe fixtures, a heated towel rack, Kohler soaking tub, Duravit sink and Toto toilet.

On the garden level is a laundry room with a sink, washer and dryer. It leads out into the landscaped garden, whose hardscaping features Belgian block from Red Hook (it even has carriage wheel marks) and bluestone from Carroll Gardens sidewalks.

The red-brick exterior of the building is well preserved, with brownstone details and original ironwork. The original cornice has been painted bright turquoise to match the modern front door.

The house is less than two blocks away from the F and G trains at the Carroll stop and less than three blocks from Whole Foods.

Listed by Alex Calabretta of Douglas Elliman, the home is asking $3.1 million. Tax is $279 a month.

[Listing: 79 2nd Street | Broker: Douglas Elliman] GMAP

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