497 E 17th St 0

Newly Renovated Historic Ditmas Park Classic Victorian Home:A sun-filled and gracious newly renovated classic 6 Bedroom, 3.5 windowed Bath single family home is now available in the heart of the historic landmarked district of Ditmas Park. This impressive 3-story house, with a large front porch, is a true blend of contemporary and traditional, located on one of the neighborhood's most attractive blocks, and is ready for you to call home.

Though newly renovated, this bright and airy home is preserved with many original details -- high ceilings, original wood floors with decorative bordering, and stained glass. The stunning renovation includes all new windows, central air and heating, and a new roof.

The entrance foyer on the main level leads to a sprawling double size Living Room/Parlor with original wood floors with decorative borders, and an ornamental fireplace. Also off the foyer and opposite the magnificent Living Room is a lovely Library/Den with richly stained new hardwood floors and wainscoting. The gracious Formal Dining Room with the original stained glass and decorative fireplace also has the original wood floors with decorative bordering carrying over from the living room.

The Eat-In Kitchen, which accesses the back yard, garage, and garden, has a pristine renovation which includes Carrera marble countertops and backsplash, Jenaire pro series appliances with 36" gas range and pot filler, a wine cooler, and a Moooi lighting fixture. Also situated on the first floor is a Laundry Room and a renovated half bath.

The beautiful original staircases and landings lead to the second and third floor. The upstairs rooms have new richly stained hardwood floors. The Master Bedroom on the second floor has a classically modern renovated bathroom with Calcutta Gold Marble, Duravit vanity and sink, Toto toilet and aged brass fixtures. The second renovated bath features marble mosaic with a double vanity and spacious linen closet. The third-floor renovated bath has maintained the original restored claw-foot tub surrounded by marble polished chrome fixtures.

Character and charm abound and the new renovation adds to the special feature of blending contemporary with traditional. The house includes abundant closets and storage throughout, and a newly painted full basement. Central air-conditioning throughout completes the picture. Come visit this grand historic home!