488 4th Street

From your first look at this 20' wide Victorian townhouse , you know you are about to enter a very distinctive home. Each of the four floors including the rental have been cared for and maintained with exactly the same amount of care and attention to detail. . As you pass through the colonnettes and open the glass paneled wood doors into the vestibule, you are met by an entrance door that sets the tone with its unique oval glass inset. Continuing through the foyer, you find yourself in the living room with triple bay windows adorned with stained glass, and an exquisite fireplace (there are seven originally gas, now decorative fireplaces throughout the home). Stately columns separate front and back parlor and pocket doors lead to the kitchen/ dining room that seats ten. There you will find wainscoting, wooden floors, stained-glass windows, an exposed brick wall and a pantry with Sub-Zero fridge and storage. The appliances are top of the line including a 5 burner Bertazzoni range with Thermador hood. All the countertops as well as the center island are Carrera marble. From here, a glass door opens onto an oversized deck that comes complete with furniture, cushions, a grill, and stairs that lead down to a lushly planted South-facing garden. Returning to the rear parlor, ascend the grand center stairway and find yourself on a gracious landing where you access the front bedroom which is now being used as a family room. Adjoining this large room is an en-suite, newly renovated bath that can also be reached from the hall. The garden facing, sunny bedroom features 2 closets and an amazing custom built-in wall to wall unit perfectly outfitted for dresser drawers, shoes and hanging garments; and there is still room for a king-sized bed! The top floor features three bedrooms, a skylit full bath, and a laundry room that easily fits the over-sized washer, dryer, ironing board and plenty of storage. On top of all this, there is a completely refurbished garden level apartment with elegant finishes and garden access, as well as a workshop/utility room. This level can be entered either from the back stairway or from an entry door under the front stoop. This legal 4000+ sf 2 family townhouse is located perfectly in center Park Slope, within the P.S. 321 zone, close to Prospect Park and all the amenities that this in-demand neighborhood has to offer. Contact listing Brokers for showings and more information.