With its charming tree-lined streets and historic brownstones, there are few neighborhoods as charming as Brooklyn's Park Slope. It boasts an array of highly-rated restaurants, cafes, and shops, providing residents with a picturesque and inviting atmosphere. The neighborhood is home to a number of beautiful parks, including the expansive Prospect Park, acting as a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of the busy Manhattan streets. One home within this ideal location, 535 1st Street, is not only a testament to Park Slope's architectural beauty, but is a gem of the neighborhood itself for its unique living space.
This 5-story townhome, recently featured in Architectural Digest and an immersive video tour of the property, is an impressive blend of modern luxury and timeless interior design. This British Regency style limestone mansion features countless jaw-dropping details, such as its double-height levels, high ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling glass walls throughout. Upon entering the home, residents are greeted by an impressive modern staricase. In the home’s generously spaced living room, you’ll find sliding windows that allow natural light to pour into the space, an oak ceiling, and additional floor-to-ceiling book shelving. Whether in the living room or the private screening room, equipped with surround sound, this home is the perfect place to entertain.
The chef’s kitchen boasts an 18-foot marble island, custom cabinetry, blue quartzite backsplash, and top-of-the-line appliances that include a Wolf dual-fuel range, 100-bottle wine fridge, and a wall-mounted pot-filler. From the kitchen, residents are led into a large opening dining area that can seat 10-12 guests as an ideal entertaining spot and a sunken media room lined with a wall of stunning oak bookshelves and a fireplace.
The floor-to-ceiling doors of the media room open up into the private landscaped garden, with an outdoor seating area that makes the space feel like a tranquil enivorment that promotes relaxation. Additionally, with a total of 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, there is plenty of space to live in absolute luxury.
From its ideal location in the beautiful Brooklyn neighborhood of Park Slope, to the property's endless examples of luxurious modern design, 535 1st Street is a breataking rarity that embodies all elements of every perspective buyer's dream home.