289 E 5th Street
MLS® #RLS10628510
Listing by Compass
5
Bedrooms
2.5
Baths
3,022
Sq. Ft.
1915
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1915)
Property Details
Description
Stunning Kensington Limestone Townhouse. This is what you have been waiting for, perfectly located at the intersection of Windsor Terrace and Kensington. A limestone townhouse that is dripping with details from when you enter the vintage wooden front door. The original details that make this home so special start in the entry with original hexagon tile and an oak chair rail molding. Enter the double parlor where the bay windows with original stained glass transoms Illuminate the space. You will be delighted by the parquet floors with maple inlay that run throughout the home. Not to speak of the pier mirror and the stately dining room with coffered ceiling, original built-in china cabinet a window seat that overlooks the sweet garden would be a sin. The cozy eat-in kitchen with its contemporary appliances, and a large oversized window, is sweetly requesting an update. Onward to the backyard vestibule that also works as a lovely pantry area with easy access to the garden. Outdoor entertaining will be a breeze. Upstairs, a skylight floods the hallway with natural light. The large master bedroom with 3-sided bay window enjoys lovely evening sun and can accommodate a home office or conversation area. The second bedroom also boasts 3 lovely bay windows and an original built-in closet. There are three additional rooms, one with a grand skylight, these are easily bedrooms, a nursery or a home office. The 1,031.19sq ft. mostly-finished basement, easily becomes that much-needed rec room, workshop, craft space, wine cellar, deep storage or whatever you need most. The basement can be accessed from both the front and back of the house and includes a laundry room and a half bath. This home is not to be missed.
Features & Amenities
Interior Features
Building Information
About Kensington
View All Kensington ListingsKensington is a residential Brooklyn neighborhood bordered by Prospect Park to the north and the landmarked Green-Wood Cemetery to the west, with Ocean Parkway running through its center as one of the borough's signature tree-lined boulevards. The housing stock includes brick rowhouses, prewar co-op apartment buildings along Ocean Parkway and Coney Island Avenue, and detached Victorian homes on the side streets, served by the F and G trains at Fort Hamilton Parkway and Church Avenue. The B and Q express trains are accessible within a short walk, providing a 30-to-35-minute commute to Midtown Manhattan.
Kensington Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
49
Median Asking Price
$840K
Median $/Sqft
$951
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
3
Price Reduced
10%
Sold (30 Days)
4
Median Sale Price
$550K
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