608 6th Street

This classic, barrel-fronted limestone townhouse located at608 6th Streetis situated on a picturesque, tree-lined block just a few doorsfrom Prospect Park inCentralPark Slopes Historic District.Measuring an impressive20 wide by 50 deep with a 20 rear extension on the parlor floor, this house has been lovingly restored with particular attention to original details. The home features an elegant center stair, built-in mahogany library cabinets with leaded-glass doors, detailed fireplace mantels and original tile, bay windows, inlaid parquet floors, pocket doors, and baseboard and crown molding throughout.Recent updates include freshly skim-coated and painted walls, restored plasterworkthroughout (including ceiling rosettes and reliefs), stripped and refinished woodwork, double-paned Marvin windows, copper skylights, new patio and kitchen doors, Koehler sinks with Waterworks fixtures in the side-by-side dressing areas, a rebalanced heating system with Danfoss valves on all radiators, updated electrical throughout, a repointed and repaired facade, and Nest wireless smoke detectors and thermostat.Originally a two-family and currently set up as a spacious single family, the striking parlor floor has 10' 3" ceilings, a formal living room with charming street views through its bay window. The sizable dining room has wood-paneled walls, coffered ceilings, and a cozy window seat with large south-facing windows and stained glass detail. The adjacent kitchen with both east and south exposures features new Henrybuilt cabinetry, open shelving and a Heath Ceramics tile backsplash with stainless steel sink and countertops. Top-of-the-line appliances includea dual-fuel Wolf stove with charbroiler and a high capacity, exterior-venting Wolf fan, Bosch dishwasher, and Subzero refrigerator.An invitingentry foyer, oversized central closet, and a convenient half bath complete this floor.The second and third floors feature two bedrooms and one full bath on each level. The second floor bath has the original cast iron tub and sink, and tile work. Both baths feature restored stained-glass windows. There is abundant storage space throughout, particularly in the fully restored side-by-side dressing areas with new cedar-lined closets. The top floor features large, bright front and rear bedrooms, generous closets, and recently refinished floors with nontoxic Monocoat finish. The center playroom with skylight can easily serve as a sweet third bedroom.The south-facing 570 square foot garden has been redone with a new bluestone patio and French drain. Plantings include a dwarf Japanese red maple, limelight and oak leaf hydrangeas, perennials, and spring bulbs.The 1,080 square foot English basement with front bay windows has a convenient half bath and is currently used for storage, mechanicals, and laundry. The laundry area includes a new, large capacity Electrolux washer/dryer and Koehler porcelain utility sink.Subways to Manhattan are just a few blocks away from 608 6th Street, while Prospect Park is half a block away, with farmers markets, outdoor concerts, soccer, baseball, sledding, and more.