Located in the center of Park Slope, close to excellent shops, restaurants, and boutiques on 5th Avenue, 279 1st Street, Unit 1C is a bright and airy two bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom apartment with a bonus studio in the English basement. The apartment was tastefully renovated by two architects and the efficient layout is adorned with thoughtful and functional details throughout. As you enter the foyer, you will immediately notice the 9' ceiling height and rich Mahogany floors from Costa Rica that flow throughout the apartment. The foyer area has ample space for a bar and china cabinet and is situated next to your kitchen, which contains custom cabinetry and precast concrete countertops. A Bosch dishwasher and Sub-Zero refrigerator are concealed by wood paneling, and there is a custom built-in copper spice rack. As you prepare a meal in the kitchen, you overlook a spacious dining area with a Louis Poulsen pendant. Beyond the dining area is the living room, an inviting space with abundant natural light from two exposures and a spacious seating area that overlooks your private garden. It also includes a wood burning fireplace featuring a custom hearth and mantle, to keep you warm on winter nights! To stay cool in the summer, the apartment features Mitsubishi Central air conditioning unit as well. Open the door in the living room for direct access to your private backyard for a morning coffee or grill on the bbq, surrounded by a dogwood tree, mature perennials, and heirloom rose bushes that blossom in the spring. The backyard also features a herringbone brick patio, a basket-weave cedar fence, and an irrigation system to enhance the outdoor living experience. A short hall off the living room gives access to the primary bathroom and both bedrooms. As you enter the primary bedroom, the custom accent headboard with fabric wall covering and accent lighting set the tone for every detail including custom clear finish wood bookshelves, clear finish American Sycamore closet doors, and a large lit closet. The second bedroom is currently configured as a home office with a built-in desk, shelving and file cabinet. Your combo washer / dryer is enclosed in a closet with ample storage above, and there is also a separate linen closet. The bathroom is well-appointed with marble finishes, a custom vanity with Waterworks faucet, a Toto dual flush toilet and two concealed medicine cabinets for great storage. From the backyard you can easily access your private storage space and the multipurpose bonus room in the half-basement. The bonus room has two windows onto the garden, a half- bath, and is fitted out with custom storage on all sides. It is ideal for an office or a workout studio, even has a custom pull-out bed for enhanced flexibility! 279 1st Street is a well maintained 12 unit Cooperative with a boutique feel that is pet friendly and has very low maintenance. The R, F and G trains are all close-by in addition to Atlantic Terminal and Barclays Center. Last showings will be Sunday, September 18th from 2:30 - 4pm, by appointment only.
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