226 17th Street is a classic 20-foot-wide Italianate brownstone, rich with the original details that make these Brooklyn houses so special: beautiful hardwood floors, marble wood-burning fireplaces, plaster medallions, picture-frame moldings, etched glass and built-in cabinetry.

Configured as a two-family, the house offers an expansive five-bedroom, two-bath upper triplex and a one-bedroom garden-level apartment, along with a deep south-facing garden. Live large while earning rental income, create space for extended family, or adapt the house over time as your needs change.

The character begins in the cellar, where impressive masonry arches form the backbone of the structure giving a strong foundation to the entire building. The clean and dry basement provides substantial space for storage or other uses.

Upstairs, the parlor floor delivers the scale you hope to find in a brownstone. Nearly 12-foot ceilings and oversized windows give the rooms remarkable volume and light. The front parlor retains a pier mirror, marble wood-burning fireplace, plaster medallions , picture-frame moldings and beautiful hardwood floors.

Etched-glass pocket doors lead to the spacious eat-in kitchen. A granite-topped island provides prep space, storage and breakfast-bar seating, with the dishwasher tucked beneath. Two pantry closets bookend the kitchen, while the stove and refrigerator are set into an arched central nook. There is a marble fireplace mantle, and a full-size dining table complete the space.

From the kitchen, step directly onto a spacious back deck, an easy extension of the living space for outdoor dining. Then proceed down to the lush garden where you can get your hands dirty.

The third floor holds two generously sized bedrooms connected by a hall lined with original built-in drawers and shelving. The primary bedroom has yet another wood-burning fireplace and ample room for a king-size bed. Both bedrooms have ceiling fans and cedar lined closets. The bathroom features a cast-iron tub and classic pedestal sink.

An oval skylight fills the top-floor with natural light. Three additional bedrooms occupy this level, with an interior hall connecting two of them. The rear bedroom retains an original marble shaving sink, while the full bathroom includes a washer/dryer hookup.

The one-bedroom garden-level apartment begins with a spacious vestibule and French doors opening to the living area. The centrally located kitchen has excellent workspace and storage while remaining connected to the living space. The quiet rear bedroom leads to a mudroom/storage area with access to the garden.

The R train is right around the corner, the Citibike station down the block makes getting around Brooklyn easy, and the neighborhood puts shopping, dining, entertainment and everyday necessities close at hand.

226 17th Street offers the scale, flexibility and original character that make a Brooklyn brownstone worth owning.

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