Every modern convenience can be found in this elegant home with period details. Modern comforts include a four zoned central heating/cooling/ humidifier system, a fully finished basement with surround sound, several California Closets and a front and backyard sprinkler system. The period details include several stained glass windows, parquet floors on the parlor and second floor and four window seats.
Enter the house into the large entryway complete with a gas fireplace with the original mantle and two window seats. The living room has three bay windows, parquet floors and is framed by a decorative spandrel. The kitchen has custom designed cabinets, a six burner GE Monogram stove and refrigerator and a Bosch dishwasher. There is a wonderful flow to the first floor including easy access from the kitchen to all rooms on the parlor floor and the backyard.The formal dining room has a beamed ceiling, parquet floors and French doors. Just outside the dining room is a butler's cabinet and bar and a renovated half bath with a large stained glass window. The circular path of the first floor leads right up to the landing on the staircase with another window seat underneath a stained glass window. The master bedroom has an en suite shaving sink and sitting/dressing room complete with two walk-in California Closets. Two more bedrooms can be found on the second floor including one with a window seat and three exposures and another California Closet. The large renovated bathroom has a jacuzzi tub in addition to the stand alone shower. The third floor has new oak floors, three bedrooms and another full bath. The windows, plumbing and electric have all recently been upgraded.
The completely finished basement has a new laundry room, a half bath and a wonderful family room for additional living space. Complete with wall to wall carpeting and surround sound, this is an ideal entertaining space. There's also a large storage room for additional pantry items and is conveniently close to the the kitchen. The backyard has been masterly landscaped with two levels of deck space. Just outside the kitchen door is a sitting area beautifully framed by two birch trees. The lower level deck offers a spacious grilling and dining area and to the side of the garage is a lattice covered built-in bar. The perimeter of the yard has several beautiful plantings and a water feature. Yard maintenance is breeze with the in ground sprinkler system. This house is a few short blocks from the Newkirk B/Q Station but once you get here, you probably won't want to leave!