$1,700,000

This truly special house and garage/studio (parking in driveway) have been completely renovated inside and out, from top to bottom. (1875 sq.ft. house, 300 sq.ft. garage/studio). In the backyard is a stunning garage/studio, a heated/cooled room for whatever you want - an office, a play space, an arts studio, a place to read or write. Throw open the full-length glass doors in the summer to join the space with the wood-paved patio. The pictures dont lie: the house is absolutely gorgeous. The work was done by a boutique developer who spared no expense on the infrastructure of the house: no half-measure mechanical updates here: the plumbing and electrical systems are entirely new, done by highly reputable contractors. Nest thermostats power two new high-efficiency furnaces with chillers that provide zoned central heat and cooling. The roof, skylights, windows and doors are new. The house has been fully insulated to save money and energy. The exterior of the house was re-sheathed in top-of-the-line cement board in the style of the original clapboard (no vinyl siding here!). Thoroughly renovated houses of this quality rarely come on the market. (Dont be fooled by houses that look updated but need mechanical work or have had poor work done.) The bright and airy living, dining and kitchen spaces on the main floor are exquisite, suffused with light from a huge patio door to the backyard and south facing windows on the side of the house. Original details like the hand-carved walnut newel post and the original pine wood floors on the top floor were restored. New, luxurious additions include marble bath tile, honed Carrara kitchen counters, herringbone tile backsplash, oil-rubbed bronze light fixtures, built-in shelving and closets, and ipe and cedar deck: all designed with great style. A convenient half-bath is tucked away on the main floor. On the top floor are four charming bedrooms and two spa-like baths: the master bath has a double sink and marble shower and the other, a deep Duravit soaking tub. A rec room in the basement (with 5 windows) is currently configured as a media room and guest-sleeping area. A long private driveway ensures you never need to look for parking again.On the border between Kensington and Ditmas. A few minutes from the Q train (Cortelyou stop). Local restaurants/ cafes include The Farm on Adderley, Bashi Channel, Purple Yam, Sycamore, Lea, The Castello Plan, and Qathra. Prospect Park is a short bike ride away.