573 16th Street

Houses like 573 16th Street are a rarity - filled with charm and original details, but modernized with central AC and updated mechanicals and a little room to add your own design choices. Originally the show house from the 1920s builder, this single family home is the centerpiece of a row of brick buildings with open front porches and terraced front yards. This is the type of home you live in for decades, just as the current owners have done, creating memories and roots in the neighborhood. As you enter the oversized living room through the arts and crafts style doors, your eye is drawn to a stunning period cast-iron, forged fireplace hood and surround. The living room flows beautifully into the dining room, which features decorative molding, and a unique original leaded-glass china cabinet flanking a built-in bench. Period inlaid, parquet flooring, graceful columns and unpainted trim extend throughout the living spaces. The kitchen features a 1/2 bathroom and access to an enclosed sunroom, perfect for your morning coffee. The backyard is easily accessible from a sliding glass door in the sunroom and is a perfect canvas for any gardener. Ascend the graceful staircase to the second floor where there are 4 bedrooms - two larger and two smaller, all with high ceilings, period moldings and inlaid flooring. The bedrooms on the front of the house feature updated casement windows. Built-in office cabinetry is installed in one of the smaller bedrooms. Two skylights, one above the hall and one in the full bathroom bring abundant natural light in. The full bathroom features a combination tub/shower. The windowed basement is a perfect family room, gym, office and/or guest room. A full bathroom and direct access to the street make this space very versatile and ready to be designed for your own needs. 573 16th St is the quintessential Brooklyn townhouse located on an idyllic block of Windsor Terrace. With Prospect Park just 1 block away, you have endless destinations to explore. The F/G train is just up the block. With neighborhood favorites such as Ladybird bakery, the Nighthawk cinema, Krupa and the Double Windsor, you'll never have a shortage of great food, drink and entertainment.