535 1st Street

535 1st StreetLocated just a few strides from glorious Prospect Park, on one of the most fabled blocks in Park Slope, 535 1st Street's restoration and complete renovation will satisfy the most discerning. Historically significant, this light and airy home offers 9 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, 4 fireplaces, a custom chef's kitchen, a private planted garden, and a fully finished lower level retreat complete with guest suite. This elegant 21 foot wide, 6,100 plus square foot, 5 story Beaux-Arts style limestone was built in 1915 by architect Fred W. Eisenla exclusively for Louis Bonert. One of his prized Brooklyn constructions, this unique and opulent property has been fully restored and lavishly updated to embrace the formal elegance of British Regency architecture, with details reminiscent of the Federal style.All new flooring throughout is creamy beechwood. The exquisitely appointed kitchen features custom millwork carved by Rossi Brother's cabinet makers, antique furnishings, Calacatta Caldia marble counters, double Sub Zero refrigerator/freezer and a massive custom hooded La Cornue CornuFe gas range and oven. Kitchen fixtures and fittings include mahogany, rosewood, enameled steel, stainless steel, bronze, and nickel finishes. Adjacent to the homes kitchen, the dining room easily sits 15 to dinner and overlooks the expansive tiered garden. The focal point of the room is an inviting fireplace with ornate carved mantel. Up the fully restored mahogany staircase, there are 8 bedrooms, including the thoughtfully designed sumptuous master suite. The library/viewing room features floor to ceiling custom cabinetry and a 16 foot wet bar with triple southern window exposures. The master ensuite spa bathroom is exceptional in both scale and proportion. Elegant details include slab book matched Grigio Adriatico marble covering the walls, mosaic flooring, stall steam shower built for 2, water closet, massive vessel soaking tub and a custom double sink his and her's vanity.All of these modern conveniences have been seamlessly entwined, including 40 mahogany Tischler und Sohn windows and doors, central air conditioning, full sized washer/dryer and Runtal radiators throughout. Whether cozying up by the fireplace, soaking in the spa bath or enjoying the lush garden as a summer respite, this is truly a home for all seasons. Marketed exclusively by Jessica Buchman of the Corcoran Group. This will be shown by appointment only.