Description

Welcome to 482 East 16th Street. Built in 1905 and located in the heart of the verdant, storybook-like Ditmas Park Historic District, this unique home is brimming with exquisite detail including beautifully restored woodwork, intricate stained glass, gorgeous hardwood floors with walnut inlay, charming built-ins and the grand proportions that only a Victorian home can offer. Spanning three full floors plus a basement, this gracious residence offers six bedrooms, two full baths, a private driveway, and a beautifully landscaped yard.

A large front porch welcomes you into the home while a lovely vestibule provides the perfect place to hang your coat. The expansive first floor offers an incredibly versatile layout, offering multiple possibilities for living, dining, and working from home. With sixteen windows and four exposures on the first floor alone, the home is filled with natural light throughout the day.

Two lovely rooms flank the entry. To the right the home office boasts three large windows and a lovely built-in cabinet with leaded glass doors, perfect for books and display. Across the hall, the elegant dining room easily accommodates a large table making it the perfect setting for everything from large holiday gatherings to weeknight dinners. Three bay windows overlook the front porch, while classic picture-frame moldings lend timeless character. Beautiful pocket doors with beveled glass connect the dining room to the adjoining living room.

Rich with original detail, the living room features handsome wood wainscoting and a decorative fireplace with an intricately carved mantel. A spectacular stained-glass window serves as the room's centerpiece, adding both color and architectural distinction.

An original butler's pantry lines the hallway leading to the enormous eat-in kitchen which offers abundant cabinetry, generous workspace, and direct access to both the backyard and basement. The first floor also presents several possibilities for adding a powder room or full bath.

The staircase is an architectural highlight in its own right, with beautifully crafted spindles and a fully restored stained-glass window at the landing that bathes the stairwell in warm light.
Upstairs, the second floor offers four spacious, sun-filled bedrooms, each with high ceilings and hardwood floors. The full bath features classic blue tile, another beautifully restored stained-glass window, and a large linen cupboard with additional shelving above.

The third floor provides even more flexibility, with two additional bedrooms, two bonus rooms ideal for a home offices or a walk-in closet, and a second full bath featuring a large cast-iron soaking tub.

The full basement houses laundry and mechanicals and provides abundant storage.

Enjoy exceptional privacy, abundant afternoon sunshine, and expansive open sky in the beautifully landscaped back yard. The property's unique topography creates a remarkably open, sun-filled outdoor retreat with exceptional separation from neighboring homes. Beautiful flagstone patios, an area of turf, fruit-producing fig trees, young cherry trees, blueberry bushes, and dedicated planting beds complete this inviting outdoor oasis.

Less than two blocks from either the Cortelyou Road or Newkirk Plaza subway stations, a mere 25 minutes from Manhattan, and conveniently near multiple grocery stores, vibrant shops, bakeries, and a multitude of great restaurants and cafes, the location is fantastic! Listing courtesy of Corcoran Group ...
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