474A 16th Street

WHIMSICAL IN WINDSOR TERRACE Like a Danish farmhouse, the simplicity of light flows through this house. One block to Prospect Park, this 4 bedroom, 2 bath brownstone townhouse presents with elegance, taste, location and space. Currently being used as a one family home, this two unit townhouse is perfectly located and wonderfully designed. Up the steps and past the refinished stoop and facade, you are greeted with a harmonious blend of texture, space and color. The parlor floor, with 11' ceilings, restored moldings and plaster work is open and bright. The north facing living room offers two sitting areas with a relined wood burning fireplace in the middle and is unified by a meticulously crafted wall color. The sun kissed and airy, south-facing, European style eat-in kitchen with farmhouse touches has ample light and lots of room to entertain. Out the back door is the sustainably harvested Ipe deck that leads down to the terraced, south-facing backyard with bluestone patio and irrigated garden. The top floor offers 3 bedrooms, a large walk-in closet for the master bedroom and a central sky light. The top floor bath boasts an imported English claw foot tub, crisp hardwood maple radiator covers, stone tiles and a washer/dryer. The garden level (easily converted to a 1 bdm apt) is currently open and flowing, with connected access to the remainder of the house. The front room works as a comfortable guest room that could share the open entertainment room that leads to the backyard. The cellar has a canning room, the utilities and space to expand within or to store off season goods. The living room and hallway boast an antique plastering technique incorporating layers of marble dust in a synthetic binder. The parlor is plastered in tones of blue and green, alternating the layers with a fine sanding. The hallway uses the same material—with different colors and application technique—that produces a sophisticated finish that resembles coarse linen. One block to Prospect Park, half a block to the F train and all the amenities along Prospect Park West, including Nitehawk Cinema. Truly a lovely and welcoming place to live.