$1,660,000

Premier Townhouse Offering in Sunset Park

You'll find this elegant townhouse located on a coveted, tree lined and picturesque block in the Sunset Park historic district. Loaded with charm and character and lovingly cared for 445 55th Street is a classic 2-family Sunset Park townhouse that provides a perfect blend of turn-of-the-century Neo-Greco/Renaissance Revival detail. Built around 1901 by architect William S. Hassan, this home exemplifies the best of the era with a grand high stoop with robust and regal wrought iron bannisters, full-height bay windows on all levels, and just the right amount of exterior ornamentation.

This wonderful home offers a garden & parlor level duplex with outdoor spaces and a bright and spacious top floor 2-bedroom rental unit.

The home's garden entry hall with its lovely tin ceiling leads you to a cozy living room with beautiful inlaid wood floors and bay windows looking out into the serene front yard. Just beyond the living room is a large open kitchen, dining area, walk-in pantry and full bathroom, as well as access to an entire flexible basement level suited for any of several uses such as a home gym, home office or hobby space, den or playroom. Completing this floor is the generous amounts of private outdoor space which include lush and well-cared for front and rear garden areas with a gorgeous cherry blossom tree. Enjoy your morning coffee or an evening cocktail in one of your garden areas or host a get together. The parlor floor greets you with 10' high ceilings and features three bedrooms and another bathroom. The primary bedroom suite which looks out over the front garden area includes a tremendous dressing area and draws magnificent soft southern light all day. The spacious second bedroom features views of plush greenery and the beautiful cherry tree from the rear garden. Both bedrooms are also adorned with beautiful black stone fireplaces. The third bedroom with views of the rear garden area can also be used as a home office.

On the third floor is a bright & spacious 2 bedroom 1 bath rental unit with a formal living room, dining room or home office and kitchen with recently refinished hardwood floors throughout - all in move-in condition.

This home's original details include original wrought iron work, exquisite wood moldings and millwork, fireplaces on each floor, pocket doors, decorative carved wood banisters, gorgeous inlaid parquet and hardwood floors, splendid tin ceilings and plaster work throughout.

South and north facing this home's perfect elevation allows sunlight to flood each floor all throughout the day and into the evening and is without a doubt a splendid place to make your home.

Don't miss this opportunity to own a home of this quality in burgeoning Sunset Park, with its recently designated Historic Districts and renowned namesake park with famous NYC skyline views, as well as Industry City and its own vibrant local communities. Subway, dining and shopping just around the corner! Only 30 minutes to Manhattan by subway and close to the Brooklyn Army Terminal Ferry landing at 58th Street.

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