286 Hancock Street, Unit 1
Description
All work carried out by the current owner to a very high level. Featured throughout the apartment are :
All new radiators and full A/C via split system throughout.
Soffited L.E.D. lighting throughout.
Engineered oak like wide plank flooring throughout.
Ground Floor
Entry is via a keyless entrance under the stoop. A tiled foyer greets you upon entry....286 Hancock apartment #1 is a two bedroom, two and a half bathroom, garden duplex apartment in a gloriously fully renovated Bedford Stuyvesant Townhouse.
All work carried out by the current owner to a very high level. Featured throughout the apartment are :
All new radiators and full A/C via split system throughout.
Soffited L.E.D. lighting throughout.
Engineered oak like wide plank flooring throughout.
Ground Floor
Entry is via a keyless entrance under the stoop. A tiled foyer greets you upon entry. To the right-hand side of the foyer, you enter the open plan ground floor that contains the living room, central kitchen and dining area.
The living room is bright and airy with all new double paned windows facing the street.
The kitchen is situated in the middle of the floor and features bespoke cabinetry with a center island containing a sink and additional storage.
All the countertops are made of engineered cedar stone. The kitchen is kitted out with top shelf appliances including a Bosch dishwasher, Whirlpool induction cooker and hob, and a Kenwood refrigerator/freezer.
The dining area is spacious and looks out into the garden through wide sliding doors. It rounds out the open plan feel of the garden level and with the sliding door open the Ipe deck and garden serves as an extension of the living area.
The deck is equipped with electrical points either side of the deck and another one is placed outside the kitchen door. Past the deck, there is a lawn of artificial grass. Past the lawn is a second east facing lounging deck perfect for a read of a good book and a cool drink. To round off the garden which is north/south facing there is a raised bed at the far end with a pine tree.
Upstairs there are two large en suite bedrooms. The front bedroom has a wood-paneled wardrobe with apex street-facing windows with vertical radiators on each side of the windows. The bathroom for this bedroom has a tub and has blue grouted tile throughout.
The back garden facing bedroom has dual south facing windows with central vertical black radiator. The bathroom for this bedroom has a shower and has blue grouted tile throughout.
Close to many restaurants, bars etc including Eugene & Co., Chicky's General Store, Nathan's Bagels, Warude, Bed-Vine Wine and Spirits etc.
Closest subway is the Kingston/Throop A/C train. The B-26 bus is a block away.
Amenities
- Duplex
- Primary Ensuite
- Deck
- Built-Ins
- Private Entrance
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Bay Windows
Property Details for 286 Hancock Street, Unit 1
| Status | Rented |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 95 |
| Rental Incentives | - |
| Available Date | 07/15/2019 |
| Lease Term | Lease Length Min/Max: 12-24 mo |
| Furnished | - |
| Total Rooms | 6.0 |
| Compass Type | Rental |
| MLS Type | Duplex |
| Year Built | 1901 |
| County | Kings County |
Building
286 Hancock St
Location
Building Information for 286 Hancock Street, Unit 1
Property History for 286 Hancock Street, Unit 1
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2019 | Rented Manual | — | |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Application Pending Manual | — | |
| Jul 8, 2019 | Price Change Manual | $4,600 | — |
| Jun 13, 2019 | Listed (Active) Manual | $4,900 | — |
| Apr 11, 2019 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — | |
| Feb 8, 2019 | Listed (Active) Manual | $5,200 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2019 | Rented Manual | — |
| 07/17/2019 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 07/08/2019 | Price Change Manual | $4,600 |
| 06/13/2019 | Listed (Active) Manual | $4,900 |
| 04/11/2019 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 02/08/2019 | Listed (Active) Manual | $5,200 |
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Schools near 286 Hancock Street, Unit 1
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 10 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 93 William H Prescott PublicPK to 5 | ||
Restoration Academy Public6 to 8 | ||
Brooklyn Academy High School Public10 to 12 | ||
Bedford Academy High School Public9 to 12 |
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