439 5th Street,
Brooklyn,
NY
11215
Located on one of Park Slope's most desirable centrally located blocks, 439 5th Street is a turnkey design masterpiece. This classic brick townhouse has undergone a spectacular transformation preserving the historic facade, while crafting a modern home that is warm and livable. With approximately 4000 square feet of living space and a nearly unheard of 1300+ square feet of outdoor space across 6 levels, this home offers an extraordinary sense of light and openness with a dramatic double height family room and layout which simply cannot be found in most Brooklyn townhomes.
This home greets you with superb curb appeal; a bluestone forecourt, historic brick facade, mansard roof, and a newly appointed custom door which is a nod to the townhouse's original entry. In the vestibule there is carrera and honed marble mosaic tiling leading seamlessly to the white oak herringbone hardwood floors throughout the home. The Parlor is dedicated to living and dining, with a magnificent chef's kitchen in the rear overlooking the double-height great room. The chef's kitchen, a true showpiece, has a huge island, custom millwork, and Calacatta countertops. Beloved in the culinary world, your new kitchen features a 43' La Cornue range replete with two electric convection ovens and five powerful gas burners. The kitchen sink is a marbled rectangular farmhouse sink. Additional appliances include a Sub Zero refrigerator and a Bosch microwave and dishwasher. Enjoy cooking and entertaining on this illuminated level of the home with the rear glass wall overlooking your private landscaped garden.
The kitchen overlooks the sun-drenched family room with soaring double height ceilings. This level contains an elegantly appointed custom inset wet bar with a custom butcher block countertop- a perfect location for optimum entertaining and comforts. From this level, you walk directly out onto the landscaped, north facing garden. The garden level also has a nanny/guest suite nestled in the front of the townhouse with a private entrance under the stoop. Below the garden level is a completely finished rec room ideal for a home theater or gym or kids playroom.
Upper levels of this gorgeous townhouse offer three to four oversized bedrooms. The primary suite occupies the entire second floor with a spacious bedroom with enormous private terrace and a massive separate dressing room. The primary bathroom is magnificently appointed with an onyx marble paneled steam shower with marble mosaic floor, and separate powder room. The double vanity is custom marble and millwork with signature hardware. A soaking tub by the window overlooks the treetops.
The fourth floor has two large bedrooms with two bathrooms, the North facing bedroom is configured with an en-suite bathroom. As you ascend to the top level of the home you are greeted with double exposures and sweeping views from the North and South. Enjoy two separate roof decks off the flex room that would make for an excellent office space, kids play room or study.
439 5th Street epitomizes luxury in one of Brooklyn's most desirable neighborhoods. The home's white oak herringbone floors, designer light fixtures, multi zone central AC and heat, 1."' interior doors with Tumalo walnut knobs, new windows and custom stonework offer refined modern craftsmanship with the sensibility of a classic townhome.
Located on tree lined 5th Street, very close to Prospect Park, and beloved thoroughfares 7th and 5th Aves, your new home is in the center of it all. Some of the finest cultural institutions, parks, schools, and transportation are just outside your door.
