371 1st Street

Certain to impress and truly exceptional in scale and design, this stunning Central Slope brownstone has just been thoroughly and thoughtfully renovated by its owners. What makes this house so special is the level of thought and care invested in both the design and overall layout, resulting in the "most perfect" residence.Offering all the benefits and efficiency of a buyer-designed home, the owners were clearly constructing this home for personal use in mind. 371 1st Street provides the flexibility of a triplex over garden rental (note the two family status) or one can easily keep the layout intact and use as an oversized one family home. The owner's residence, offers 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths with an open living room, dining room, kitchen and powder room on the parlor floor leading to an expansive deck for family dining. The outdoor areas are also wired for audio which further enhances the outdoor experience. The garden level offers an ideal studio with complete kitchen, utilized perfectly as an income producing rental or guest suite. Owners can relax or entertain in the large family/media room with active HDMI cabling and surround sound capabilities complete with wet bar and full bath providing additional convenience.The garden is a true urban oasis; bluestone surrounded by decorative fencing flanked by self-contained bamboo beds, maintenance free irrigation and lighting to provide the ultimate level of privacy.Tucked away in the back of the full height lower level is your own private wine cellar. With a capacity of over 500 bottles constructed from reclaimed elements of the house this truly is a special room.The expansive and open kitchen on the parlor floor will certainly become the focal point of the home as the owners thought of every level of convenience and functionality in their design. The space affords counter/island seating for up to 5 people with a separate pantry/desk area providing many storage options. Light pours in through the oversized windows which surround the chef's kitchen furnished with custom high gloss Grabill cabinetry finished with matte brass hardware and Carrara marble counter tops for a classic finish. There is a six burner Wolf gas range and hood, Wolf convection oven/microwave and Subzero refrigerator. Each bathroom has been designed with style including Kohler Purist, Toto, Duravit and Grohe fixtures/appointments while using beautifully hand-picked tiles; consisting of marble porcelain with Carrara details and classic subway tiles remaining true to the home's original style. Top-of-the-line appointments are evident throughout and the home provides all of the features one can expect in a residence designed for today's living such as seven separate heating zones complimented by efficient ductless air conditioning which is zoned in each room, providing the ultimate in comfort. The HVAC system can be controlled by your smart phone from anywhere in the world. All audio/video wiring at it's designated locations can be easily controlled by your smartphone making the technology extremely user friendly.The integral brownstone elements of the house have been preserved and enhanced with wood-burning fireplaces on both the parlor floor and third floor front bedroom, all original banisters, moldings and surround detailing have been restored while the facade and stoop have been resurfaced. The flooring has been refreshed with 5 inch clean-lined white oak throughout. In terms of plumbing: all new risers, waste lines and water main. All electrical has been rewired providing the house with 200 AMP service. All floors are equipped with CAT 6/coaxial cable in over 30 locations for simple connectivity and easily allowing for a security/intercom system throughout the house.371 1st Street is a beautiful block, so close to Prospect Park, 7th and 5th Avenue restaurants and shops and currently zoned for PS 321.Come see your forever home.