232 Argyle Road, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Nestled between a row of charming houses on a tranquil, tree-lined street, this lovely 5 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Ditmas Park Victorian embodies the coveted combination of beautifully preserved architectural detail and the most tasteful modern improvements. Situated on a generous 5000 square foot lot, every inch of which has been designed and landscaped with aesthetic and utilitarian pleasure in mind, this home is a dream for entertaining. A lovely front Porch welcomes you into the generous entry foyer of the Parlor floor where every room is a showcase of original architectural detail including the original stair, a decorative mantel, pocket doors, multi-patterned parquet floors, coffered ceilings, wainscoting and more! Lofty, 10' foot ceilings enhance the feeling of open space and windows on every wall fill the rooms with natural light. The expansive living room can accommodate two seating areas and flows right into the formal dining room, big enough for a table that seats 8 or more. Off of the dining room is the custom chef's kitchen with abundant hand painted Maple cabinetry, an L shaped Caesarstone countertop with a porcelain Franke Manor House sink and HG Talis faucet and an Oak butcher block island with bar stools for casual dining. The top of the line appliance suite includes a 30" Jenn Air gas cooktop with a Best Slide out Hood, Jenn Air 30" double electric wall oven and double door refrigerator, Marvel 15" Wine Cellar and Bosch dishwasher. Sliding glass doors open to a sprawling deck that runs the length of the house with steps down to a lush, stylized garden that wraps around, with integrated benches, a hypnotic fountain and Bluestone pavers. Established, special plants include Crape Myrtle, ornamental grasses, Witch Hazel, Purple Smoke Bushes, Oak Leaf Hydrangeas, Limelight Hydrangeas, Butterfly Bushes, Equisetum, Hornbeam trees, Clematis, Russian sage, Boxwood Hedges, Ligularia, Solomon's seal, painted ferns, Hostas, Anemones, Turtlehead flowers, Autumn Olive, Cypress Shrubs, Nandina, Hinoki Cypress, and seasonal Elephant Ears. On the second floor are three bedrooms, two of which have been combined to create a Primary Suite, and two full baths. The sunny Primary has two bays of three windows, a wall of floor to ceiling custom closets and more than enough room for a seating area, office or dressing room. The luxurious, windowed Primary bath is clad in Italian Verde Jasmin marble and has a double sink vanity, a big glass enclosed shower and soaking tub. At the end of the hall is a door to a huge balcony that overlooks the magical garden and charming surrounding homes. The third floor has an additional two, large bedrooms and a full bath with a shower/tub combo. The 5 Zone, ducted Heating and cooling system is provided by top of the line Mitsubishi condensers. The driveway is shared with a private one car garage, complete with a Level 2 electric charger that is Tesla or other electric vehicle compatible. All of this in close proximity to Prospect Park, the Parade Grounds, Tennis Courts and the Q train to Manhattan is a 3 minute walk away! All of the conveniences, shopping and restaurants can be found on Cortelyou Rd and Church Ave including the Flatbush Food Co-op, Mimi's Hummus, Lea, Cafe Madeline, Pasture Burger, Manchego, The Castello Plan, Purple Yam, Sycamore Bar + Flower Shop, Tribeca Pediatrics, Connecticut Muffin, Wheated, Der Pioneer and more! Private Showings Only, Email for an Appointment!