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You don't want to miss this architect- and artist-designed brownstone renovation. Three stories with a fully usable basement, this Bed-Stuy beauty is one to behold. The owners' lower duplex reveals a garden-level open living/dining kitchen with exposed beams, restored pine floors, painted brick and original stair. The kitchen is a chef's delight, appointed with a five-burner Bertazzoni stove, a large stainless sink with built-in drainboard, a Miele dishwasher and a Kitchen Aid fridge with French doors and drawer freezer. Sleek counter-high cabinetry, sintered stone countertops and 4-in. tile backsplash complete the crisp, chic vibe. The Douglas fir floating shelves bring warm touches of California sun to this urban enclave.The rear-facing primary bedroom has two exposures and an office alcove, and it looks out onto the landscaped yard. A full bath hosts a double Duravit vanity, a cantilevered toilet, deep soaking tub and cle zellige floor tiles. A hinged window pivots and opens from the bathroom to reveal garden vistas.The parlor floor boasts two oversized rooms with 12-ft. ceilings, divided by original pocket doors with a backyard-facing side room that leads to a terrace overlooking the garden.The third-floor rental is a charming light-strewn one bedroom with a galley kitchen, original dual marble sinks, and spacious living room and bedroom.The basement is squeaky clean and well lit. Epoxy floors, a half bath, tons of storage space, a new hot water heater and laundry. Upgrades include eight-zone central air, triple-pane wood-framed tilt-and-turn casement windows, a large skylight, new roof, brand new plumbing and electric.This house is a beautiful coupling of original detail and sophisticated design: Three decorative fireplaces with slate mantels, Eastlake hardware, pier mirrors, turned balusters, and a newel post with a brass finial are all part of the treasure trove of 19th-century artistry that live in harmony with a 21st-century lifestyle.Neighborhood draws include Saraghina's restaurant and bakery,Rita and Maria's Cafe,Manny's Wine Shop, and record and book storesBlack Star Vinyl andThe Word is Change. If youmust leave the neighborhood, theA/C lines are most convenient.