282 East 17th Street

Presenting a very unique offering in Ditmas Park, an enchanting single family home featuring all of the detail and amenities that make this neighborhood so desirable. One look at the vibrant architecture with beautiful shingle-work facade, abundant windows, incredible yard and gardens, and you'll understand just how special this property is.

The wrap-around front porch is enclosed with 19 windows. A pair of French doors in the wood paneled foyer lead to the expansive living room with wood-burning fireplace, mirrored-mantel, three exposures, and a pretty fretwork arch. The handsome formal dining room has a bay window with original wood trim. The large eat-in country kitchen features a Wolf range perfectly nested in the original brick hearth, two sinks, ceramic tile floor, and a large pantry. Sliding glass doors off the kitchen open onto a spectacular outdoor deck under a pergola covered with mature wisteria and trumpet vine. This magical space will be the scene of many an al fresco dinner party! The back door offers quick access to the garden, patio and garage. Also off the kitchen is a powder room, rear stairs to the second floor, and stairs leading to the basement with laundry and storage.

On the second floor are four bedrooms and two sun porches, one of them is used as an office. The windowed bathroom on this floor features a claw-foot tub with shower, pedestal sink and bead-board wainscoting.

On the third floor are three more possible bedrooms, a windowed bath with stall shower, and a large storage closet. The bedroom at the front - used as a family room - offers a panoramic view of the large stone church across the street.

This home has extraordinary outdoor space for gardening and entertaining. The large rear yard has plenty of room for the grill, a potting table, an expansive lawn area that wraps the South and East exposures of the house, a garden border with annuals and perennials, and a side yard with a vegetable garden. The paved driveway on the opposite side of the house leads to the two story, two-car car garage in the rear, with remote garage door control and plenty of storage space.

All of this just minutes from Prospect Park; Brooklyn's best cultural offerings; and Cortelyou Road's restaurants, shopping and coffee shops. The Q train stops at the Beverly Road station, just around the corner, and makes a Manhattan commute a breeze. Convenience, homey tranquility, the best of Brooklyn - that's life in Ditmas Park!