48 1st St Brooklyn, NY 11231

48 1st Street is a meticulously and artfully transformed townhouse on a quiet, tree-lined block in the heart of Carroll Gardens. An elegant top-to-bottom renovation, including full structural, plumbing and electrical upgrades, was completed in 2013 by an owner with a keen understanding of modern Brooklyn living. Built in 1910, this red brick, 20' wide Federal is currently used as a single-family residence but zoned for two-family use, and features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a generous open kitchen, dining and living room, lovely south-facing garden, massive rear deck, sweet home office and a slick finished basement. A cohesive and cool meshing of classic and contemporary, the attention to detail is clear the moment you step inside.The exquisite entry foyer welcomes you with hand-poured Moroccan cement tiles, handsome refurbished original doors with stained glass inserts and antique German crystal chandeliers. Complementary details create a seamless transition into the sunny formal front parlor. Downstairs, an expansive living/dining room with wide-plank stained white oak floors, leads into the professional kitchen featuring stunning white marble countertops from local Foro Marble, a Boos blocks island and solid wood custom cabinetry with solid brass pulls. Through the beachy den you'll find a south-facing garden - a dreamy retreat from the bustling city.The serene master suite features a walk-in closet with clever built-ins and a divine windowed en-suite bathroom. For a true spa experience, luxuriate in your steam shower or gorgeous freestanding Italian Agape bathtub and then step out onto the lovely deck to savor the sunset. On the top floor you'll find three fantastic bedrooms, each with large windows, pocket doors and perfect custom closets and another swank full bathroom. A smart open landing with three skylights and a built-in desk area is perfect for work or play.Down an industrial-chic open staircase, the finished basement offers even more space to spread out with a huge polished concrete flex-room, heaps of storage, washer/dryer, a wine fridge and wine storage and a wall-hung LCD TV. Zoned, central AC, thoughtful lighting and storage throughout make for easy living in this extraordinary home.Just steps to the excellent shops and restaurants on Smith and Court streets, Whole Foods, and the F/G train, 48 1st Street offers comfort, luxury and style on a very special block in one of Brooklyn's most coveted neighborhoods.