505 E 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11218

This huge five-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom fully detached Kensington home is a Brooklyn house hunter's dream! Built in 1925, it's on a tidy residential block and has a lovely, welcoming front porch. As you enter the house, you'll find yourself in a big open-plan space that comfortably accommodates a living and dining area. The front bay window and two additional side windows let in tons of beautiful sunlight, which lends an airy feel to the room. An adjacent powder room is conveniently situated right off this area. Beyond this pleasant main space is a bright, newly renovated designer kitchen that has many wonderful features: two exposures, custom open shelving, honed Caesarstone countertops, a Bosch range and dishwasher, a Fisher & Paykel paneled refrigerator, stylish light fixtures, a handsome Waterstone faucet, a bar area with storage, and recessed lighting. On the second floor you'll find three large, sunny bedrooms, one of which is a master bedroom that has two closets and an expansive picture window. In the hallway there is a full bathroom. The third floor of the house has two very charming additional bedrooms, one with a cozy built-in window seat and both with lots of storage space. A back door off the kitchen opens onto a durable ipe deck and an inviting yard that has an established garden and plant-based SYNLawn artificial grass, which is incredibly easy to maintain, drains well, and looks like the real deal. The house also has a finished windowed basement that a has good storage, a full bathroom, a washer/dryer, and ample space for a family room or play area. There are energy efficient double-paned windows, hardwood floors, and original details throughout, as well as central air and convenient two-zone heating. Other recent improvements include new insulation, and in 2013, a gut renovation which included new plumbing and electrical systems,, and a new roof and boiler. Possibility of legal curb cut for parking with an alteration of the front porch. Close to the F/G trains, this ideal Brooklyn house is right near shops, services, and restaurants on Church Avenue and Ft. Hamilton Parkway including the excellent organic Thai Farm Kitchen, Hamilton's, and Jaya Yoga. In addition, the house is also minutes from Prospect Park and in close proximity to Ocean Parkway's dedicated bike and pedestrian path.