344 4th St

Beautifully renovated and lovingly maintained, this home seamlessly combines gracious period detail and updated, yet classic design, and when paired with the thoughtfully landscaped garden, this three-story Park Slope brownstone is an urban oasis, delightful both inside and out.

A welcoming foyer greets you as you enter the home and into the parlor floor which boasts 11' ceilings. Oversized windows, complete with original pocket shutters and framed by the original Eastlake 1890 casings, bring glorious light into the living room. The marble mantel of the decorative fireplace is the focal point of the room, creating a natural separation between the living area and dining area. Chair-rail and crown molding carry throughout the upper floors of the house, as does the gorgeous, original wide-plank flooring. A charming and beautifully tiled powder room sits conveniently at the end of the hall.

Classically renovated, the expansive kitchen centers around a large custom island which provides fantastic workspace as well as seating for a casual meal. Abundant storage can be found in the upper and lower cabinets, as well as in the deep pantry adjacent to the door leading to the deck off the kitchen. An arched nook is the perfect place to relax while keeping the chef company. Marble counters, subway tile, stainless steel appliances, an apron front sink and brushed chrome fixtures combine to create a warm and inviting space to gather, cook, and celebrate.

With southern exposure, the kitchen is bathed in gorgeous afternoon light through the oversized window and door. Enjoy morning coffee on the deck off the kitchen which overlooks the lovingly nurtured garden. With separate areas to lounge or dine, the cedar fenced garden has been beautifully landscaped with bushes, plants and trees that include year-round flowers and foliage such as mature boxwoods, rose of sharon, climbing and tree hydrangeas, flowering almond, crabapple, weeping cherry, peonies, and flox.

Flooded with light from the large skylight above, the period stairway leads to the top floor of the townhouse and brings you to two spacious bedrooms and two large, enviable full baths, along with fantastic closet and storage space. At the top of the stairs, the first bathroom is handsomely renovated with marble basket weave tile, a deep soaking tub, a separate walk-in shower with a rain showerhead, and Kohler fixtures. The adjacent bedroom is well-proportioned with a decorative fireplace and large closet and looks onto the serene, south-facing gardens below.

The primary bedroom easily accommodates a king-sized bed and has large windows with pocket shutters, a decorative fireplace, and a generous walk-in closet. The second full bath conveniently hosts a full-size, stacked washer and dryer, vented to the outside. This bathroom is also meticulously renovated with a walk-in shower, rain showerhead, and stylish finishes and Kohler fixtures.

On the garden level of the house you'll find a perfect one-bedroom apartment. Designed to be open and airy with a center kitchen separating the living room and bedroom, the apartment is as intentionally designed as the upper floors and includes generous built-in storage spaces and a walk-in closet. All of the wood on this floor is reclaimed, with the floors being done in rare heart pine. The stainless steel kitchen has a large center island, plenty of seating, glass-tile backsplash, and Caesarstone counters. The spa-like bath has a spacious walk-in shower and modern tile and finishes. A glass block wall brings in additional light while creating a unique design feature. There is a separate washer dryer set in the basement for this part of the home.

Throughout the house you'll find split system air conditioning units, new windows, and custom window treatments. The house has been impeccably maintained, including updated mechanicals and a new roof.

On lovely tree-lined 4th Street, surrounded by fantastic dining and shopping on both 5th and 7th Avenues, a 1/2 block away from central Park Slope's Sunday farmer's market and JJ Byrne Park, and a short distance to the subway and Prospect Park , the location of this townhouse is ideal. Currently zoned for PS 321.