684 East 17th Street

Country Living in Brooklyn! Nestled on the corner of East 17th Street and Irvington Court on the peaceful tree-lined Flatbush Malls, this gracious 1910 built classic Victorian 5 Bedroom, 2 full and 2 half bathroom, with a front porch, a rear deck and a 2 car garage is the home of your dreams! Idyllically set back and surrounded by greenery, mature trees and both a generous front and side lawn, a gorgeous fluted columned porch welcomes you, ideal for quiet enjoyment day or night. There is also a lovely east-facing secluded porch around back perfect for outdoor dining. The distinctive corner location of this home is gloriously felt on the entry level, where sunlight floods (through beautiful oversized windows from three exposures and offers a seamless open layout between the expansive living and dining rooms and the eat-in kitchen. This home has a perfect layout with beautifully preserved period details throughout, including intricate inlays and hardwood floors, oversized wood framed windows, built-in book shelves, dentil and arched moldings and gorgeous stained glass. Equipped with energy efficient AC throughout the house, the light filled custom eat-in kitchen is a chef's delight, and has been tastefully renovated with stainless steel countertops and backsplash, two custom sinks, dual ovens, a Bosch dishwasher, as well as an LG refrigerator. There is ample storage with custom cabinetry which was designed efficiently and effectively. Enjoy meals throughout the year, on the generous deck directly off of the kitchen. A charming half bathroom rounds out the parlor floor. On the 2nd floor are three large bedrooms, with great light and pretty views of the Flatbush Malls Esplanade. One of the bedrooms features a walk-in cedar-lined closet. The large full bath has both a jacuzzi tub and a spacious shower. On the top floor there is a large bedroom/office with a spacious walk-in closet with two windows with tree-top views! In addition, there is another bedroom with yet another walk-in closet, as well as another full bathroom with a large tub and separate shower. The wood-paneled finished basement offers flexible usage possibilities: a media room, a children's playroom, a gym, or an office! There is also a laundry room, and a half bathroom. 684 has a new boiler and hot water heater. This charming house feels like you are in suburbs, but yet is close to the best of everything in NYC, including excellent restaurants at Newkirk Plaza and Cortelyou Road, and Prospect Park. One block to the B and Q trains at Newkirk Avenue, 30 minutes to Manhattan! Showing by appointment only.