71 Dikeman Street

Enter a dramatic oxidized Corten steel gateway into your very own secret hideaway in Brooklyns friendliest seaside village of Red Hook. Prepare to be greeted by a truly magical and massive front garden complete with an outdoor kitchen, irrigation, hanging grape vines, twinkling lights, perennial plantings, Ipe deck, built-in gas grill and Big Green Egg smoker, and a storage shed with a green roof, just in time for summer. At the end of the garden sits the perfect laid-back and stylish three-bedroom, three bath Cedar bungalow with charm to spare. With windows on four sides facing only your private lush garden and open sky, far from prying eyes and street traffic, you will enjoy a cozy sanctuary on two floors, with living and dining on the main floor and three spacious bedrooms with vaulted ceilings on the second floor. Enjoy a comfortable and renovated kitchen with space for dining and living that includes weathered gray oak cabinetry, LG stainless appliances, a spacious island, and white Caesarstone countertops. A dramatic powder room with Flavor Paper wallpaper and a laundry room with full-size vented washers and dryers offers convenience too. The ceilings have been raised on the second floor to dramatic effect. In the front of the home, overlooking the garden, is a large master suite complete with a private terrace, a walk-in cedar closet, amazing light, and a windowed master bath with a gray and white mosaic tile, limestone floors, made in Brooklyn Watermark fixtures, and a glass enclosed walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms on this floor offer room to grow, additional closets, and a slate-blue penny tile bathroom with tub and additional Watermark fixtures appreciated for their weighty and industrial feel.Recently renovated with attention to detail after hurricane Sandy, this home has been outfitted with every convenience including central heating and cooling, new plumbing and electric, new Cedar siding and windows, and thoughtfully placed mechanicals hung from the basement ceiling. This perfect gem has been built with efficiency and comfort in mind and offers the opportunity to hunker down in all our four seasons with low taxes and low monthly costs. Walk to the Water Taxi, the B61 bus, Fairway, Basis school, Ikea, Baked, the Good Fork, and many other local favorites. Enjoy a quiet and artistic community with deep roots and amenities galore just a stones throw from the big city.