185 Patchen Ave

Welcome home to 185 Patchen Avenue. This beautiful Bedford Stuyvesant townhouse, whose character was rejuvenated through vision and creativity, was built in 1899. By marrying minimalist modern finishes with classic details and accentuating the original features, this home is an honorable salute to its past. 185 Patchen is a two-family townhouse that features 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 1 powder room, and a large backyard. From the original parquet floors to restoration hardware lighting and thoughtfully designed kitchens and bathrooms, attention to detail can be found throughout this well-appointed home. As you enter the owner's three-bedroom duplex, you are greeted by a comfortable foyer finished with mosaic tiled floors. The parlor level boasts an abundance of original details from window moldings to french doors and fireplace mantles. You realize the breadth of space as the 10.5-foot ceilings let the light radiate throughout. To the left, a formal living room area with a decorative fireplace offers a great space for entertaining. Passed the pocket doors you find the dining room and kitchen. The windowed kitchen features beamed ceilings, custom cabinetry, open shelves, and a full complement of appliances including Summit refrigerator, Kitchen Aid Pro range, and Meile dishwasher, this kitchen is perfect for those home-cooked meals. Upstairs you find three bedrooms and two full baths. The elegant master bedroom faces the serene backyard garden and features two windows. The windowed master bath is adorned with a tasteful double vanity and a dual rain shower and is finished with Tadelakt Hand Applied waterproof plaster walls and Mosaic House tile floors. As you head down the hall, you pass the complementary second bathroom adjacent to two well-sized bedrooms. The garden floor is an inviting one bedroom, one bathroom apartment that can serve as an income-producing property or in-law suite. With access to the backyard through a small addition that serves as a storage space and features akin to the rest of the home, this apartment is a renter's dream. This masterfully re-imagined townhouse is located on a beautiful, tree-lined street in the heart of Bedford Stuyvesant. You are moments away from great dining establishments such as L'Antagoniste, Chez Oskar, The Willy, Saraghina's, and Peaches as well as three local parks that feature playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts. Nearby public transportation includes the A/C & J trains or the Halsey B26, and JFK is a short 20-minute drive. Additionally, the acclaimed Coop School recently opened a few short blocks away, which is quickly becoming a draw to the neighborhood.