2218 Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY 11210

In Contract..Welcome to 2218 Avenue M, erected in 1920 & located in PRIME Midwood this fully detached center hall solid brick home sits on a generously sized 40x100 lot. The building itself is 22x52 which is an exceptionally large footprint. The home has been owned by the same family for over four decades and retains ALL of its original detail and charm. The curb appeal of this home really sets it apart, very cottage like in its look you will not find a single home in Brooklyn that looks like this. As you enter the home you will be pleased to find a 1st floor comprised of a formal dining room, a formal living room and two separate sitting rooms one in the front and one in the back, you will also enjoy a very nice sized eat in kitchen as well as a ¾ bathroom. The living room boasts an absolutely stunning marble fireplace, the entire 1st floor has original crown moldings & original hardwood parquet floors throughout, youll also love the numerous stained glass windows throughout the home and the casement windows found in the front of the house allowing some really great sunlight. As you climb the gorgeous staircase leading upstairs youll find four generously proportioned bedrooms. The bedroom in the front has some beautiful architectural detail, good sized closets and best of all two French doors leading to a huge balcony overlooking the greenery of the block. The bedroom in the back of the house is also very large and also retains some pretty cool original detail. Enjoy a full bath as well as a number of linen closets. You will find some really gorgeous original detail throughout the entire upstairs as well. There is also a very large stand up attic that could be great for storage or could be finished and made in to another living space. You will also find most rooms carpeted, under the carpet are the original hardwood floors. There is also a full finished basement with a separate entrance. Currently half the basement is used as a workshop while the other half a living space. Enjoy a backyard that spans 40 feet wide and 48 feet deep as well as a driveway which can fit a few cars. This is an absolute gem of a house, the location is unbeatable. Enjoy a short stroll to the Q or B train at Avenue M & 16th Street. There is a ton of shopping within a few blocks as well. The house does need some cosmetic updating ie: kitchens and baths. Other than that you are looking at a great investment and very large house with great bones and plenty of room to grow.