625 East 24th Street

Beautiful ?5? Bedroom, 4 Full bath Ditmas Park/South Midwood Victorian with Swimming Pool and two car garage! Located on a lovely and quiet tree lined street, this sprawling home is an absolute dream for family life and entertaining and has the coveted combination of breathtaking original detail and gorgeous modern updates. A large mud room where you can kick off your shoes and hang your coat, welcomes you into a gracious entry foyer that is a showcase of stunning architectural detail including parquet floors, stained glass, wainscoting and the original staircase with a built in bench and ornately carved, wood trellis. The front porch of the home was enclosed and opened to the interior creating the most spectacular living space. Original exterior columns flank the fireplace and frame the 5 floor to ceiling windows that fill the room with incredible sun and light.The dining room has coffered ceilings and wainscoting is big enough for a table that accommodates 6 or more and flows into the big eat in kitchen that has another more casual breakfast room that can also seat 6 or more! Off of the breakfast room is a convenient full bath with glass enclosed shower/tub combo. The true chef's kitchen design incorporates the ideal "Golden Triangle" of the stove, sink and refrigerator and has tons of custom cabinetry, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Off of the kitchen is the light-filled sunroom, a tranquil oasis where you can enjoy the feeling of being outdoors all seasons, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or a glass of wine at the end of the day. If it's outdoor, family recreation you crave, the glorious 9 x 13 above ground swimming pool, swing set and al fresco dining area offer endless family Summer fun and social gathering possibilities! On the second floor are 5 bedrooms, one ?with a ?huge walk-in closet and an office that could easily convert to an additional bedroom. The large, windowed, full bath has a shower/tub combo. On the third floor, perched above the trees, is the lofty and serene Primary suite with soaring vaulted ceilings and skylights that flood the space with natural light. The bedroom has three huge closets and a built-in storage that doubles as a window seat. There is plenty of room for a seating area or office and there is a door leading to a beautiful balcony that runs the length of the house and overlooks the tree-lined street. The super luxe bath also has vaulted ceilings and skylights, double sinks, a big glass enclosed shower and separate tub. The finished basement is an amazing and versatile additional living space with a full bath, perfect for a home gym, play area for kids, media room or office. There is also a laundry room and plenty of additional storage. Recent upgrades to the home include home security system with cameras, 3-zone heating and cooling, built in sound system, updated electrical, upgraded sewer pipes, in ground sprinkler system, new boiler, new windows, roof (2013). All of this in close proximity to the 2, 5, B & Q trains to Manhattan, new playground on Bedford and Glenwood, Midwood Montessori, PS 315?, PS 889, PS 193, Midwood High School?, the vibrant shopping and restaurants of Flatbush Junction, Newkirk Plaza!