1712 Troutman St Ridgewood, NY 11385

This brick Ridgewood townhouse gem has it all. Stylishly renovated throughout into a mint one-family charmer with 3 beds, 2 full baths, an additional family room with yard access, an incredible garden, and your very own driveway AND garage. Park your car in the driveway and you use the garage for an... art studio or workshop OR park one car inside and another in the driveway. For less than the price of a 2-bedroom condo you can enjoy three floors of living space and a truly magical garden complete with peach tree, meandering bluestone pathways, gas grill and water hookup, perennial plantings, and opulent grassy areas easily accessible from your chef's kitchen. Situated perfectly on the border of Ridgewood and Bushwick, you will have all of the dynamic and culturally diverse amenities of both neighborhoods at your doorstep. Enjoy some of the best restaurants, bars and nightclubs just a stone's throw away, in addition to pocket parks and the L train Jefferson stop at your door. No detail was ignored in this designer renovation, from the striking black-painted brick facade, sunny designer bathrooms, central AC, chef's kitchen, hardwood floors and new windows, all the way to the garden where green space and sky will be your everyday view. This block is simply the coolest location you can imagine with its proximity to great nightlife perfectly juxtaposed with leafy green streets and public parks. Enter up your stoop into a Great room with a brand new eat-in kitchen conveniently off the garden and a large open living area in front. The entry vestibule has been cleverly designed with terrazzo floors and a reeded glass partition to keep the weather out and the warmth in while also offering great storage. The kitchen has been updated throughout and includes a fashionable combination of deep forest green cabinetry juxtaposed with black hardware, black countertop, and a white subway-tiled backsplash, lending it a modern farmhouse feel throughout. Custom paneled appliances include a GE induction cook top, Blomberg fridge w ice-maker, Bosch dishwasher and GE convection oven. The large dining area is flooded with light from the floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open to the backyard alongside this amazing kitchen. And don't miss the suite of Mid-Century modern lighting throughout the house, including a stunning milk-glass chandelier over the dining area, plus wall sconces and ceiling fixtures throughout that bring illumination to every corner of this home. The living room is spacious enough for grand entertaining and perfectly situated adjacent to the kitchen. A full bathroom on this floor enjoys a large window to the garden bringing in natural light, and a palette of black fixtures and dark gray tiles against a light terrazzo floor and spacious vanity, offering a warm combination of timeless finishes. Head upstairs to three bedrooms and a windowed full bathroom that is as stunning as the full bathroom on the main floor. Featuring burnished brass fixtures and a white double vanity with two sinks, large glass-enclosed white subway-tiled shower and earth-toned terrazzo floors, a jaw-dropping brass-framed arched mirror and a striking custom paint job. A primary bedroom in back offers a pastoral garden and sky view, plus two oversized closets that have both been customized to perfection. The walk-in closet even includes drawers, hanging space and custom shelving! The two sunny front bedrooms and a linen closet offer additional convenience. And don't miss the lower level! Enjoy a separate laundry area with full-size Samsung washer and dryer, and windowed recreation room with garden access. New boiler and hot water are accessible at this level as well, and also a walk-out to your very own driveway! This home is the whole package including incredibly low taxes. Enjoy public transportation, great amenities, and a charming neighborhood that feels like you are miles away from urban life, but in the center of it all! Continue reading