Perpektong nakalagay sa isang magandang, luntiang 50 x 100 na sulok na ari-arian, ang pambihirang 3,860 Square Foot, 6 Silid-Tulugan, 4.5 Banyo na Victorian house na may Dalawang Car Garage ay parang isang marangyang, pribadong compound!
Binuo sa simula ng siglo na may kaunting mga may-ari hanggang sa kasalukuyan, ang 685 East 22nd Street ay mayaman sa kamangha-manghang napanatiling orihinal na detalye na pinagsama sa pinakamagandang disenyo at pagsasaayos na ginagawang pinapangarap na kumbinasyon ng luma at bago.
Mula sa minutong pumasok ka sa harapang gate ng pribadong oasis na ito, ang pakiramdam ng kanlungan ay mararamdaman mo. Ang luntiang damo at kaakit-akit, mature na mga halaman at puno ay nakapaligid sa hangganan ng harapan at gilid ng ari-arian na nagdaragdag sa pakiramdam ng pagiging nasa sarili mong mundo. Ang mga Hydrangeas, Magnolia, Peonies at Dogwoods upang pangalanan ang ilan, ay namumukadkad sa isang sunud-sunod na pagkakasunud-sunod sa buong Tag-init at tagsibol na lumilikha ng nakakabighaning palabas ng kulay. Ang nakakaakit na nakapaloob na porch, na may mga bintana mula pader hanggang pader at maraming espasyo para sa komportableng kasangkapan, ay ang perpektong lugar upang tamasahin ang mga tanawin ng iyong likas na panlabas na puwang sa lahat ng panahon, habang nagsisilbing isang mahusay na transition space mula sa labas papasok sa tahanan. Ang katabing ginawang porch na may bubong ay ang perpektong lugar upang magpahinga sa pagtatapos ng araw.
Dalawa, magaganda, orihinal na set ng mga pintuan na gawa sa oak at salamin ang bumabati sa iyo sa nakakamanghang pasukan kung saan ang nakapagpapalakas na orihinal na detalye ay nakapaligid sa iyo. Ang mga coffered na kisame, isang fireplace na may Arts and Crafts mantel na pinapalibutan ng mga leaded glass built-ins na may masalimuot na stained glass windows sa itaas, multi-patterned parquet floors, at ang orihinal na Engelnook na may built-in na storage benches. Mula sa foyer ay ang sala na may isang bay ng mga bintana na nagmumunog sa punung-kahoy na nakalatag sa kalye at magandang, maselan na plasterwork sa kisame. Ang foyer ay dumadaloy papunta sa eleganteng dining room (sapat para sa isang mesa na tumatanggap ng 8 o higit pa) na may isa pang fireplace na may magarbong inukit na mantel, mataas na wainscoting na may orihinal na anaglypta na insets, at isa pang nakakamanghang stained glass window.
Mula sa dining room ay isang maginhawang, bagong inayos na powder room. Ang malaking, eat-in-kitchen ay perpekto para sa buhay pamilya at libangang may maraming, aming handcrafted, hardwood cabinetry, granite countertops, isang limang burner stove, double door refrigerator, dishwasher at microwave.

Sa ikalawang palapag ay isang maginhawang landing kung saan may tatlong malalaki, sobrang maliwanag na silid-tulugan. Ang Primary Suite ay isang pangarap na natupad na may malaking, custom, walk-in closet, isang marangal na ensuite bath na may Carrara marble, double sink vanity, basketweave Carrara floor tile, Kohler deep soaking tub at salamin na nakapaloob na shower. Nakatago sa isang closet ay isang GE stackable washer & dryer. Ang pangalawang silid-tulugan ay may dalawang set ng bay windows na bumabaha ng natural na liwanag sa silid at isang pader ng custom built in shelving at cabinetry na ginagawang perpektong home office. Ang pangatlong silid-tulugan ay may isa pang bay ng mga bintana at isang komportable, built-in, wall-to-wall window seat. Ang pangalawang banyo ay may isa pang Carrara marble top vanity, subway tile na may Carrara marble trim, Kohler deep soaking tub na may overhead at handheld shower.
Ang dramatikong ikatlong palapag ay may mga umangat na kisame na 16', magaganda, rustic na nakalantad na mga beam, at tatlong malalaki, venting skylights, ay tahanan ng isa pang tatlong malalaking silid, dalawa sa mga ito ay mga silid-tulugan at ang pangatlo ay isang kamangha-manghang media/family room na may built-in na kabinet at drawers na nagiging pangalawang home office pati na rin isang workout space. Ang banyo sa ikatlong palapag ay may malaking skylight na may tanawin ng mga talahib at kalangitan, isang malaking, salamin na nakabalot na shower at pedestal sink, bawat isa ay may Grohe finishes.
Kamakailang mga pag-upgrade ay kinabibilangan ng na-update na plumbing at kuryente, bagong HVAC, central AC at Heat para sa ikalawa at ikatlong palapag, Nest Learning Thermostats, Nest Protect Smart Smoke at CO Detectors, Nest at ADT alarm systems, Flo ng Moen Smart Water Shutoff, bagong bubong sa bahay at garage. Lahat ng ito ay malapit sa masiglang pamimili at mga restawran ng Flatbush Ave, Newkirk Ave, Foster Ave at Cortelyou Road at isang maikling lakad papunta sa B&Q at 2&5 Trains papuntang Manhattan.

Perfectly situated on a lovely, green 50 x 100 corner property, this extraordinary 3,860 Square Foot, 6 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath Victorian house with a Two Car Garage feels like a luxurious, private compound!
Built at the turn of the century with only a few owners to date, 685 East 22nd Street has a wealth of remarkably preserved original detail combined with the most beautiful design and renovation making it the coveted combination of old and new.
From the minute you enter the front gate of this private oasis the feeling of sanctuary is palpable. Lush green grass and lovely, mature plantings and trees line the border of the front and side of the property adding to the feeling of being in your own world. Hydrangeas, Magnolia, Peonies and Dogwoods to name a few, bloom in a staggered sequence throughout the Spring and Summer creating an amazing show of color. The inviting enclosed porch, with wall to wall windows and plenty of room for comfy furniture, is the ideal place to delight in the views of your bucolic outdoor space all seasons, while also functioning as a great transition space from the outdoors into the home. The adjacent covered outdoor porch is the perfect place to relax at the end of the day.
Two, beautiful, original sets of oak and glass doors welcome you into the stunning entry foyer where breathtaking original detail surrounds you. Coffered ceilings, a fireplace with an Arts and Crafts mantel flanked by leaded glass built-ins with intricate stained glass windows above, multi-patterned parquet floors, and the original Engelnook with built-in storage benches. Off of the foyer is the living room with a bay of windows overlooking the tree lined street and beautiful, delicate plasterwork on the ceiling. The foyer flows into the elegant dining room (big enough for a table that seats 8 or more) with another fireplace with ornately-carved mantel, tall wainscoting with the original anaglypta insets, and another stunning stained glass window.
Off of the dining room is a convenient, newly renovated powder room. The big, eat-in-kitchen is perfect for family life and entertaining and has abundant, hand crafted, hard wood cabinetry, granite countertops, a five burner stove, double door refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave.

On the second floor is a gracious landing off of which are three big, super bright bedrooms. The Primary Suite is a dream come true with a huge, custom, walk-in closet, a luxurious ensuite bath with a Carrara marble, double sink vanity, basketweave Carrara floor tile, Kohler deep soaking tub and glass enclosed shower. Hidden in a closet is a GE stackable washer & dryer. The second bedroom has two sets of bay windows that flood the room with natural light and a wall of custom built in shelving and cabinetry that make it a perfect home office. The third bedroom has another bay of windows and a cozy, built-in, wall-to-wall window seat. The second bath has another Carrara marble top vanity, subway tile with Carrara marble trim, Kohler deep soaking tub with overhead and handheld shower.
The dramatic third floor has soaring, 16' vaulted ceilings, gorgeous, rustic exposed beams, and three huge, venting skylights, is home to another three, huge rooms, two of which are bedrooms and the third an amazing media/family room with built in cabinets and drawers that doubles as a second home office as well as a workout space. The third floor bath has a huge skylight with views of the treetops and sky, a big, glass enclosed shower and pedestal sink, each with Grohe finishes.
Recent upgrades include updated plumbing and electric, new HVAC, central AC and Heat for second and third floors, Nest Learning Thermostats, Nest Protect Smart Smoke and CO Detectors, Nest and ADT alarm systems, Flo by Moen Smart Water Shutoff, new roof on house and garage. All of this in close proximity to the vibrant shopping and restaurants of Flatbush Ave, Newkirk Ave, Foster Ave and Cortelyou Road and a short walk to the B&Q and 2&5 Trains to Manhattan