514 6TH Avenue #House, NewYorkCity, NY 11215

The Perfect Townhouse

This classically designed two-family, three-story 1901 brick townhouse on one of the prettiest tree-lined Park Slope blocks combines period details and modern comforts. Thoughtfully updated and move-in ready, the floor plan has flexibility to enjoy as an upper duplex while receiving generous garden level rental income, or for use as a single family.

The graceful entryway to this townhouse is warmed with carefully chosen wallpaper, a custom
wooden bench and shelving that draws you into the traditional parlor level. Historical features have been specially preserved: original parquet floors, wood molding and trim, decorative plaster work, and the brick wood-burning fireplace, all complemented by 10-ft ceilings and wonderful east and west light. Move from the front parlor to the open kitchen and dining area brightened by an oversized window and a glass door to the deck. The kitchen is outfitted with ample working and storage space, including a granite island and extensive modern custom-made white bead board cabinets with attractive wrought iron hardware. Storage like this is rarely found in a traditional townhouse. Appliances are high-end including a six month old Bosch 800 series french door refrigerator with farm fresh produce drawer, purified water and ice maker and a nook for a wine refrigerator with built-in bar and shelving. Step out to your private deck, exquisitely appointed and full-sized, easily accommodating a dining table, grill, and lush container plants. Stairs bring you down to the garden which includes a beautiful variety of trees and plants. This serene setting is transporting. Relax with a sunset drink among the professionally designed garden plantings or linger with morning coffee. There is room for a separate play space. Back inside, a period powder room, featuring French-style wall paper and a stained glass door, completes the spectacular parlor level.

Natural light shines in from the skylight as you ascend the staircase to the top floor. The quiet main bedroom features rarely seen delicate wood trim, and the custom-designed, spacious 6' x 7 walk-in closet is an added luxury. Two large windows offer blue sky and tree-top views. Also on this floor are a second bedroom facing the garden, a versatile third room currently used as a laundry room with a full-sized vented Whirlpool HE washer and dryer, and a renovated bathroom with raised ceiling, subway tiles, and a soaking tub. The upper duplex has multi-zone split system air conditioning.

The garden level with exposed beams and a second wood-burning fireplace is not the usual townhouse afterthought. Use this entire level for generous rental income or, if you prefer, close the middle door and make the front half your home office, study, play space, or a media room and the other half of this floor as a guest suite or to bring proven rental income. This discreet apartment offers a large room cheered by a picture window facing the garden, renovated full bath, and a recently installed kitchen complete with dishwasher.

Lighting fixtures throughout the house have been carefully chosen from RH and antique shops for function and modernity with a nod to the home's provenance. All are on dimmers. The basement is dry and includes a bonus freezer and a full-sized GE washer and dryer dedicated for the garden rental. The upper deck was recently renovated with wood vinyl and is low maintenance with a water seal coating.

The property location is on a section of Sixth Avenue which is among the most residential in Park Slope and has abundant family-owned restaurants and cafes within a few blocks, including Piccoli Trattoria, Laconda Mariella, and Colson's Patisserie. Supermarkets and specialty stores, cultural activities, the Farmers' Markets, Prospect Park, and the F, G, and R trains are all within a few blocks.

The thought and care that have gone into preserving this home, while raising it to modern standards, make it one of the most unique opportunities to come along in the Park Slope townhouse market.