1509 8th Avenue

1509 8th AvenueWest coast meets East coast as this airy two family home marries turn of the century detail with modern day luxury seamlessly. Enter the owners duplex on the ground level to reveal an open plan with the chefs kitchen as the center piece. Top of the line appliances appoint the dreamy kitchen with its oversized soap stone topped island and six burner Wolf range. White washed exposed brick is the back drop for this level complete with dining area, living area with wood burning stove, thoughtful home office and enormous glass windows and sliders that bring the outside in. The magical garden is lush with annuals, perennials and canopied by neighboring flowering trees; an oasis to enjoy three seasons of the year. A precious wallpapered powder room is tucked away on this floor along with a proper redesigned vestibule | mudroom for storing all of life's accessories. One floor up find two oversized sunny bedrooms and an enormous bathroom built for 2 or 3 or 4! The bay window on this level makes for a charming reading nook or a place to nurture your plants. The top floor currently is loaded with pre-war charm with its vintage kitchen and flexible lay-out. This 2 bedroom apartment makes for a wonderful investment on Air BNB for maximum returns. With a waive of the wand, this home easily turns into a 5 bedroom, 2 and one half bathroom home for those who need the space and additional bedrooms. Turn of the century details include original inlaid flooring, restored original stairs and banister, Pier mirror, decorative fireplace mantels and exposed brick. This special property is solar with new state of the art panels adorning the roof. Enjoy NO ELECTRIC bills as all the electricity is completely covered by solar production. A little California right here in the Slope.