677 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Showings by Pre-scheduled Appt ONLY! Located on the quintessential block of Jefferson Ave., in Stuyvesant Heights is this updated, well preserved three story, two-family Brownstone, circa 1899. From the moment you approach the property pride of ownership is evident. This home will delight your senses beginning with the meticulously restored brownstone exterior, beaming crimson red double entry doors with glass transom that bares the house number 677, bluestone pavers, original cornice, original iron railings and decorative iron window guards complimented by a blooming perennial garden. This home is setup with the owner's duplex on the first two floors, plus an unfinished cellar and a two-bedroom rental unit on the upper floor. As you enter through the double entry doors the vestibule has an original Victorian-Mosaic tile floor, wainscoting and original decorative plaster on the walls and ceiling. Just past the 8' foot solid door are 13' ceilings, a gorgeous "L" shaped staircase with original hand carved wood spindles and banisters, an original pier mirror with brass hardware hooks, wainscoting all around, pocket doors to the left that lead to a remarkable grand parlor room. The hallway floor is paved in a vintage, jade green linoleum with a carved in initial "C", surely a remnant of a former owner. The sun filled front and back parlor rooms are chock-full of period details that include extra-long, south facing windows, original wood shutters, wood moldings, plaster ceiling moldings and original wood floors throughout. At the heart of each room is an amazing wood framed fireplace (n/w), with original Italian tile work, mantel and mirror beset by original ceiling medallions and hanging, brass light fixtures in each room. Just off the back room to the right is a third set of pocket doors leading to a smaller room with an original frosted etched glass panel door. At the garden level is the second main entrance with a lovely, newly titled vestibule floor and double entry doors. This hallway is also wrapped in unpainted wainscoting and has the vintage jade green linoleum floor. Through the pocket doors is a gorgeous great room, perfect for entertaining or relaxing, dining area, original parquet floor, wainscoting and original fireplace (n/w). The south facing windows also have the original wood shutters. Just off the great room is a true chef's kitchen with surround cabinets, granite counter tops, a double stainless-steel sink with goose neck faucet and a full package of top-of-the-line stainless steel GE appliances that include a stove top with a glass range hood, French side-by-side refrigerator, DOUBLE OVEN and dishwasher! Add to this recessed lighting, titled backsplash, and terracotta floor tiles. Also on this level is the spacious, spa-like bathroom and the and heated laundry/storage room with side-by-side washer, dryer, and utility sink. The garden/backyard and the cellar are accessible from this level. The cellar is unfinished and houses the utilities, gas forced hot air heating system and water heater and has front and back hatches. The backyard has a perennial garden, a newer wood fence, stone pavers, retaining wall, drywell drainage and lighting. An outdoor oasis! The upper two-bedroom unit is gorgeous and fills with natural lighting. It has original wood floors and moldings, a built-in armoire, and dressing area with a pocket door, an updated kitchen, two original fireplaces (n/w), and three good size closets. One great feature is the heating/air conditioning split unit that was recently installed. The bathroom has an original claw foot tub with a skylight overhead, tiled walls and floor. The main skylight, with its stained-glass, acts as the crown jewel of this stunning home, resting just over the main staircase on the top floor. The home has had an electrical upgrade, re-surfaced roof two years ago, and the chimney was recently relined. This home is a rare find, is move-in ready! Will not last!