788 Putnam Ave, 1

Welcome home to a charming 2 bed convertible 3-bed 2 bath duplex highlighting a rare plethora of intricate plaster motifs and traditional brownstone details in Stuyvesant Heights.This garden and parlor level home offers a triple door garden entry with spacious living anchored by decorative fireplaces of antique Minton tiles and cast iron firebacks. The walls are lined with classic wainscoting, while delicately preserved ornamental plaster icing adds the perfect halo and hearth for your home. Street facing windows on both levels provide the utmost privacy with original pocket shutters perfectly intact. Charming butler pantries in the garden level living and dining area provide functional drawers and elegant storage space.

The charming open kitchen garden layout features exposed brick hints, stainless steel appliances to include a new Samsung Bespoke 4-door French Door Fridge, and a granite-topped island that look out to the backyard. There's also a windowed laundry room with brand new gas washer and dryer, an adjacent contemporary full bath, and a large south facing yard with custom wood planters and potential to work on your green thumb and entertain! Upstairs, the hallways and bedrooms are beautifully embellished with gorgeous plaster floral motifs of another time with 11' ft soaring ceilings, dangling light fixtures, and handsome wood door frames. The Grand Room / XL Master bedroom features a decorative fireplace mantel, welcoming windows overlooking the backyard, and stately millwork suitable for a library / all your storage needs. Ensuite bathroom includes a modern vanity and tiled full bath. Magical pocket doors segue to a large office/ crib room/ flex-bedroom. Lastly, a street-facing Queen bedroom with classic pocket doors, another decorative fireplace, and original stained glass windows and pocket shutters peer onto Putnam Avenue.

This three story brownstone has been delightfully brought back to life; the blend of modern hints and classic details speaks novels offering the perfect balance of past and present. It's rare to find a true home of such caliber where the Owner has preserved several of the rare traditional brownstone details and taken great care in providing updates. Heat and hot water included. Additional finished basement for your storage needs. Pets case by case.

Bedford Stuyvesant is known for its gorgeous brownstones amidst tree-lined streets and turn-of-the-century architecture. Equidistant from the (A)(C) Utica Ave and (J)(Z) Gates Ave trains, and conveniently situated around the corner from Malcolm X Blvd, and amidst Stuyvesant Heights' vibrant scene of local staples to include L'Antagoniste, Trad Room, Chez Oskar, Saraghina, Nana Ramen, Mama Fox, Grandchamps, Milk & Pull, and more!