23-23 33RD Road

Welcome to Creative Oasis - the home and studio of an award-winning design duo. This perfect brick townhome offers an ideal mix of of tasteful functionality and high-quality renovation. Featured in many publications and an HGTV special, this home is well known for its unique approach to townhouse living. Each floor has a different flavor, and the thoughtful layout allows for the home to be used in multiple configurations. This rarely found legal two-unit in prime Astoria, is currently set up as a floor-through one-bedroom over an owner's duplex. One could easily use the home as a convertible four-bedroom, single-unit, two-units, or a single unit with an independent guest suite on the garden floor. TOP FLOOR: The top-floor apartment features an over 10' lofted ceiling with a convertible one-bedroom via movable wall panels featuring graphics inspired by the artist Sol LeWitt. The space can also be an extra-large loft-like living space that connects to the owner's duplex below. As a one-bedroom it boasts enough space for a king-sized bed with windows overlooking the tree-lined dead-end block, a dining room with a skylight, and a living room with beautiful views of neighboring Queensview Co-op. This lovely community is one of the most prestigious building complexes in Queens, offering a beautiful courtyard and two playgrounds - right across the street. PARLOR FLOOR: The middle level has a living room/dining room and two bedrooms. The primary bedroom features built-in closet storage and a private balcony overlooking the rear garden.The second bedroom can fit a queen-sized bed or bunk beds as pictured. GARDEN LEVEL: The chic garden-level currently features a den complete with Mondrian inspired built-in shelving, fireplace, Euro-style kitchen and a spa bathroom featuring a soaking tub and steam shower. This space could easily be used as a potential short term rental or separate guest suite with private entry. GARDENS & BEYOND: The garden level also features a dedicated laundry room with a farmhouse sink, and access to the both the front and rear gardens. The back garden comes with a private parking spot, and a heated garage ready to be a workshop or musicians paradise. Imagine summer BBQs, a raging fire-pit, and the perks of block parties with neighbors on your own little dead-end alleyway. Or host a lunch party under the shady branches of a maple leaf canopy. The opportunities this home offers are never-ending - even in the outdoor spaces. The front garden sprouts perennials such as lavender, scallions, leeks, ferns, hydrangeas and wild strawberries. Enjoy morning coffee or work from home on the Southwardly facing front patio. The possibilities are endless, without having to lift a finger! LOCATION: Open the screen door and listen to the crickets at nights, yet only 22 minutes to midtown by train, 8 minutes by car! Located on the border between Long Island City and Astoria, you'll find yourself less than 5 blocks from the Broadway N/R subway station, numerous bus lines, under 1 mile to the Astoria Ferry terminal, and in the midst of endless coffee shops, National grocery stores, Costco, speciality food emporiums, neighborhood businesses, services and nightlife. Socrates Sculpture Garden and the world-renowned Noguchi Museum and are at the end of the block along the waterfront! FEATURES: Updated electric, HVAC split system through-out, new solid surface roof, tremendous storage, hardwood floors throughout, dishwashers, ice makers, and sink water filters in both kitchens