Finally, a home for sale in BK Heights with real character, depth, & whimsy. 286 Hicks is a 2-family home used as a grand 1-family (easy to use as a 2-family again if you prefer), with great light throughout that has been renovated with a nod to both high & low design, employing a vintage modern aesthetic throughout that encourages you to really live & play your best life. Currently configured as 5 beds and 4.5 baths, with an added extension on the bottom two floors that allows the parlor floor to accommodate a large chef's kitchen, a comfortable living room in back, & a formal dining room in front. As a result of the glass enclosed extension on both floors, this house lives like a much larger home than expected. Enjoy a breadth of space with walls opened up throughout, high ceilings, & the best of old & new with the traditional brownstone windows in front & walls of modern glass in back that open to a large garden. Additional special features include a 4-zone central AC, gas-fired hot water heating, chef's appliances, a laundry room with 2 vented dryers, & original details throughout. The character of this home stems from a mixture of utility, light, history & design that is expressed in even the smallest of details. Enter into the parlor floor where you will be seduced by Flavor Paper wallpaper on the ceiling in tandem with the brightly painted woodwork & stunning use of color throughout. A trip into the kitchen reveals oversized Oluce light fixtures acting as the centerpiece to a 6-person island flanked on both sides by walls of white cabinetry, a 48" 8-burner Thermador range with a griddle & vented hood, plus two 36" Sub Zero columns. Enjoy white Corian counters & open shelving paired with hidden drawers & pantries. The back sun-room extension is a luminous living room created from a wall of windows facing West. Take the staircase down from this level into a sunny garden with a hand-painted fence and high-end, easy to maintain turf with oversized pavers. A lavish dining room is placed perfectly next to the kitchen and there is even a discrete powder room. The garden level has a unique mudroom, laundry, utility room in front that includes an ice-maker, sink, storage & a place for every family member to store their coats, boots & equipment. Head down the hall to the den that has been divided into a game room, library & guest area with a full bath. A tidy kitchenette on this floor allows for entertaining & includes a Sub-Zero fridge & dishwasher drawers. The 3rd floor has been divided into a stunning master suite & an oversized sunny home office. By taking down the walls in the front, the current owners created an office space that comfortably allows family members to enjoy personal workspace. This area also makes the perfect den, media room or a 5th bedroom. The entire back of this floor has a primary suite that offers an oversized walk-in closet, a bathing room with a deep tub, glass-enclosed shower & double sink. Tucked away on the other side is a toilet room with its own sink. Enjoy the luxury of Carrara marble with modern stacked subway tile throughout. A large West-facing deck off this suite is an outdoor sanctuary with sunset views. The top floor offers 2 large bedrooms with great closets, 2 full baths, & a 3rd bedroom currently used as a guest room. The larger 2 bedrooms have excellent closet space & are decorated in colorful wallpapers & paint and enjoy treetop views. The 2 full baths on this floor have been designed with vintage bathroom fixtures, metal medicine cabinets & a modern take on the classic penny & subway tiles of yesterday. Situated in prime BK Heights and also just a stone's throw from the diverse amenities of Cobble Hill & Atlantic Avenue. Conveniently located near Brooklyn Bridge Park, Borough Hall, the Ferry & numerous parking garages. This home provides the comfort of easy living in a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood known for its affable neighbors, low density, & architectural gems.
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