412 Rutland Road

This gut-renovated 2-family townhouse is a perfect opportunity to live in a generously appointed townhouse and enjoy monthly rental income. Prospect Lefferts Gardens is known for its wide tree-lined streets and landmarked homes, many from the early 20th century. Just a few blocks away is Prospect Park, with its expansive greenspace, and 1 block away you'll find Wingate Park complete with recreational facilities, sports courts, and a playground.Enter the home from the paved and gated front patio to find an entryway separating the owners duplex from the upstairs rental unit. The owner's residence offers 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, and is comprised of the parlor level and finished basement, from which you can access the spacious fenced yard. The parlor level features a large, light-filled living room with rich Brazilian oak wood floors, tall windows, elegant moldings and airy ceilings. Connected is a dining area served by a well-appointed modern kitchen featuring generous cabinetry and quartz countertops, a center island with seating, and stainless steel appliances.The tiled basement presents additional multipurpose rec space both in the front and rear, as well as a laundry room with Whirlpool washer and dryer and a deep laundry sink, full bathroom, storage room, mechanicals, and direct backyard entry. In the yard, you'll find a patio, raised plant beds, paved space with a custom outdoor couch, and floating wooden deck. Dine alfresco on the deck under the trellis, host summer barbecues, and tend to your private garden.Ascending to the second story, you'll find another sun-filled unit that makes a perfect rental. Oversized bayed windows, high ceilings, exposed original brick and stunning Brazilian oak floors grace the open living room. The living room includes a nook area perfect for a dining area, or to turn into a small third bedroom/office. The kitchen features generous counter and cabinet space and a Vigo stone farmers sink. The primary bedroom has a large walk-in closet with custom barn doors. Both the 1st and 2nd floor baths in the home are 4-piece, with extra deep soaking tubs and adjacent walk-in showers. Other highlights of this home include nest security cameras, Veissman tankless on-demand heating and hot water systems (one per unit), plus mini-split AC that cool & heat individual rooms where desired. The address is close to eateries, shops, the 2 and 5 trains, and other local amenities.