447 East 17th Street, Brooklyn (Ditmas Park), NY, 11226 | $1,750,000

This fully detached single-family home in Ditmas Park offers the kind of space and architectural character that is so highly coveted in today's market. Spanning over 3, 000 square feet across three floors—plus a full basement—this six-bedroom home is full of possibility. Step inside and you’ll immediately notice the scale. The living room stretches wide, illuminated by six oversized windows and framed by original coffered ceilings that speak to the home's early 20th-century craftsmanship. A formal dining room connects seamlessly to an expansive kitchen, offering ample space to design the heart of the home you've always wanted. Original detail is everywhere. The floors, the pocket doors, the stained glass, the picture molding and coffered ceilings. The upper floors hold six well-proportioned bedrooms with flexibility for guest rooms, home offices, or studios. The full basement adds another layer of potential—whether for storage, workshop space, or future renovation. While the home will require updates, it offers a rare opportunity to restore something truly special. With great bones, an seamless layout, and sun pouring in from every angle, this is a property that invites your imagination and creativity. All of this on a quiet, tree-lined block just moments from Cortelyou Road’s vibrant dining scene and less than half a mile to Prospect Park. If you are a visionary. artist or architect this is a tremendous opportunity at a great price.

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