393 Sterling Place

On a gorgeous Prospect Heights street, lined with massive trees sits 393 Sterling Place, a beautifully renovated, Land-marked, 4-story, 2-family townhouse on a sought after 131 ft deep lot. This exceptionally stylish home is thoughtfully configured as an owners quadraplex with a garden studio for rental income. Built circa 1898 and designed by Axel Hedman, this affectionately restored, turn of the century townhouse boasts a stunning limestone facade with decorative barrel front providing a classic and stately appearance. This home's appealing sophisticated and historic details paired with its modern updates, such as tasteful high-end appliances and central heating and cooling, offers all things necessary for contemporary life.Pass through a decorative wrought iron gate, up the traditional stoop, through 2 sets of original doors and into the welcoming foyer, equipped with exquisite pier mirror and large coat closet. The parlor floor is grand with a breezy and bright layout, high ceilings and original oak center stair. At the front of the house is a formal sitting room with an original, ornate wood mantle over a decorative fireplace, the dining room in the center is perfect for hosting large gatherings, and in the back of the parlor level is a beautiful, fully-updated kitchen with an expansive Pietra Cardosa stone island and breakfast bar, ideal for casual dining. Find loads of cabinet space and a suite of Viking stainless steel appliances including a 6-burner stove, oven, range, and refrigerator, G.E. microwave and Miele dishwasher to complete this modern kitchen. Plenty of natural light streams in through over-sized back windows and glass door that leads to a 14 x 17 ft deck with stairs overlooking the truly expansive patio and professionally landscaped garden.Continue up the oak center staircase with carved newel post that have been carefully restored, to the third floor which reveals a lovely living space with decorative fireplace. Enjoy relaxing in the plentiful natural light from 3 large windows facing the front of the house. This floor offers a huge laundry room complete with double load LG steam washer, LG sensor dry dryer, 2 large closets with built in shelves, additional cabinets for storage, and a sink. Lastly, this level is graced with a large bedroom with a walk-in closet and en-suite full bath.The fourth floor is illuminated by a skylight and hosts 3 additional bedrooms, the master bedroom grants views of Manhattan, including the Empire State Building, en-suite full bath, and an expansive walk-in closet. The other large bedroom offers an en-suite full bath, a large closet and decorative fireplace. The garden level of this home is conveniently designed with the owner in mind. In the back of the garden floor, find an extension with an office, storage space, and access to the garden as well as a large guest suite, perfectly designed for entertaining. The front of this level is a studio rental space with separate entrance, bright light from 2 front facing windows, a decorative fireplace, updated kitchen and full bath. If you prefer this to be a 1 bedroom rental just remove a door to connect the two spaces. Down one level to the cellar youll find immense amounts of storage space. 393 Sterling Place genuinely has it all nearby to all neighborhood amenities, like Prospect Park, The Brooklyn Museum, The Botanical Gardens, The Brooklyn Museum for Kids and all the shops and restaurants on Vanderbilt & Washington Aves, and public transportation, subway lines Q/B/2,3/4,5. 393 Sterling Place is the answer to living your best life in New York City.