$1,350,000

This beautiful 2-family home ideally situated in the Central Ridgewood Historic District embodies the scale and grace of a Renaissance Revival townhouse while offering the innovation, efficiency and flow of 21st century design. This six-bedroom home with three and a half baths was built in 1901 and has been impeccably maintained and given many lovely upgrades. Standing two stories tall, the bay-fronted facade is classically detailed in blonde brick topped by a wide decorated frieze with modillioned cornice. Inside, discover approximately 2,340 square feet of seamless, adaptable interiors bathed in sunlight, all finished in the finest materials including herringbone oak-floors, soaring ceilings and elegant kitchen and bathroom finishes. The formal entrance to the first-floor is equipped with custom built cedar coat-closet and enhanced with crystal chandelier exemplifying the feel of unity with the rest of the apartment.The owners duplex is currently comprised of a parlor-floor with an oversized master, fully appointed master bath with deep soaking jacuzzi and separate shower, formal living and dining room, as well as library/home office; and garden-level with meditation room, gym, den, additional room and in-unit washer and dryer. The owners unit offers a sizable living space, with high ceilings that accentuate the original details. The Living room is adorned with crown molding, herringbone oak-floors, and French doors. The large, light-filled kitchen opens into the dining room, which features two east-facing windows that overlook the private garden. It is equipped with beautiful maple-wood cabinetry, tremendous counter space, and stainless-steel appliances. With a view opening to a deck and stunning garden, enjoy a distinct sense of connectivity and abundance of space. The second-floor rental apartment featuring three bedrooms, one-bath comes with a sizable Living/Dining room and traditional kitchen equipped with dishwasher and combo washer/dryer. This light-filled apartment with high ceilings, several closets and open airy layout presents a great opportunity to let your imagination run wild and swap rooms as you wish.Amenities include Alarm-system, CCTV Security system with DVR and 4 cameras, AV wiring for tel/data/cable/speakers, exterior lighting including power to fountain. This lovely home is located on a quiet, tree-lined block situated near trendy restaurants and cafes like Normas Corner Shoppe, Milk & Pull, Topos Bookstore Caf, Variety Cofee Roasters, Julias Beer and Wine Bar. With the house being a block away from the Fresh Pond Road M-line, your commute to Union Square/ lower Manhattan will be under 30 minutes.