481 East 18th Street, HOUSE

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BLOCK IN HISTORIC DITMAS PARK! Beautiful 7 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Victorian in bucolic Ditmas Park! This home possesses the coveted combination of stunning architectural detail and the most tasteful updates. A huge wrap around porch welcomes you into a generous vestibule with the original tile floor, and opens to the breathtaking Parlor. There are two large living areas, one with a wood burning fireplace, a large dining room big enough for a table that seats 20, a charming sun room that doubles as an office and a convenient half bath. Original detail includes coffered ceilings, pocket doors, wainscoting, leaded and stained glass windows and parquet floors. Off of the dining room is a huge eat in kitchen with custom painted wood cabinetry, granite countertops, a 6 burner Viking stove, two dishwashers and a large, double door refrigerator. A door off of the kitchen leads to a lovely deck equipped with a gas fired grill and steps down to an expansive deck with a long, integrated planter, perfect for dining or entertaining outdoors and a big grassy area with in ground sprinkler system, driveway and one car garage. On the second floor are four bedrooms and two full baths, one with a glass enclosed shower and the other with a tub/shower combo. On the third floor are an additional three bedrooms and 1 full bath with a glass enclosed shower. The basement has a washer/dryer, great additional storage space and rec area. The house is equipped with central AC. All of this just a few blocks to the vibrant shopping and restaurants of Cortelyou Road and Newkirk Plaza and the B & Q Trains to Manhattan.