177 Madison St, Brooklyn, NY 11216

"Grand" is not a term to be thrown around lightly, but it is the only word that best exemplifies this magnificent home at 177 Madison Street on the cusp of the neighborhoods of Clinton Hill and Bed Stuy. An impressive and rare 22' wide and resting on a 100' lot, the impressive renovation done here will wow you at every turn. Take a moment to soak in the beauty of its brick facade, then head up the stoop stairs to your owner's triplex. Solid, double wooden doors welcome you into the expansive parlor floor. Each detail is noteworthy but take extra care to enjoy the honey brown of the wide European hardwood floors that leads you through the open concept living and dining areas and then to the customized Bauformat kitchen. German-designed, Bauformat kitchens are a master class in how a true chef's kitchen should be. The white cabinets and endless countertops stretch along a wall of windows, allowing you to gaze out onto your backyard while preparing a meal for two (or twenty). Professional grade appliances by Subzero, Wolf, and Miele dovetail to create a most droolworthy kitchen. The center island has room for abundant seating where an evening meal isn't just a meal--but an event. Spring will be here before you know it, so bring the party out to the balcony and down into the deep backyard. The possibilities abound for gardening, grilling and lazy afternoons in a hammock. An elegant powder room completes the parlor level. Head up the beautifully restored staircase and find three enormous bedrooms: one with walk-in closet and even a separate laundry room with linen closet. The closets in all of the bedrooms have been meticulously designed and include customized shelving. Two spa-like full bathrooms, are also custom made from head to toe: with book-matched marble slabs, built-in toilets and simply divine fixtures. . Oversized windows and high ceilings on this (and every level) add to the wonderful light and airiness throughout. You may want to grip the staircase rails tightly as you ascend to the master floor since the sight of it could make you weak in the knees. The master bedroom itself is an astounding 20'8' x 16'11' (that's almost half of the floor and larger than many studio apartments) and looks over the yard and brownstone gardens with its wall of windows. An adjoining custom closet of such enormous dimensions that it will make any fashionista swoon. Cancel all future spa appointments because the en suite master bath is all the zen spa you will need. Every detail has been well-conceived and gorgeously executed: from floor-to-ceiling, book-matched and massive marble slabs to its floating, double-sink vanity bookended by floor to ceiling custom cabinets and storage, to the dramatic stand-alone tub with showerhead and finally to the walk-in shower stall with dual showers and built-in toilets. As is all of this isn't enough, this top floor also features a sizable office space that allows you to work from home with ease and privacy. Most basements are a dingy afterthought but here, the basement is thoughtfully finished and fully renovated as well. A remarkable 160-bottle wine fridge will make this the envy of any oenologist. Only the owners have access to this well-designed space that also includes your mechanicals and would make the perfect home gym, game room, auxiliary office, entertainment/screening room--you decide! And why not earn excellent income from the equally elegant garden level two-bedroom, one bathroom apartment that includes laundry? You see? Grand. 177 Madison Street is, without a doubt, one of the most exceptional homes to come on the market in this thriving and beautiful neighborhood where Clinton Hill and BedStuy meet. Everything you could need from the outside world--from restaurants and bars and shops to mass transit is right outside your door. But, once inside, you may find it hard to ever leave.