74 Amherst Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235

This is an exclusive listing of AmeriHomes Realty. This single-family detached golden brick home in the Manhattan Beach neighborhood of Brooklyn offers 4,805 square feet of livable luxury with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms well-distributed over four spacious levels for convenience, comfort, and privacy. Situated on a 4,160-square-foot lot within walking distance of parks and beaches, the home's amenities include an in-ground heated saltwater swimming pool, as well as a finished basement with office space, a separate entrance guest apartment, and a full-size chefs-grade kitchen. There are ornate tray ceilings in public rooms, along with heated floors, custom European doors and windows, ample closet space, and custom lighting throughout. An arched front door with mottled glass sweeps open to an airy double-height foyer with polished granite floors, a staircase of multihued wood, two imposing built-in armoires, and a motorized chandelier. A study in contemporary chic, the home's elegant living room has heated hardwood floors, 10-foot ceilings, oversized windows, and access to the front terrace. A formal dining room has heated hardwood floors and dramatically lit 10-foot ceilings, as well as rear terrace access and pool views. The kitchen, which opens to a side terrace and overlooks the backyard, would be prized by any master chef, with heated granite floors, granite counters and backsplash, blond maple wood cabinetry, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and Miele appliances. A fully-tiled half bathroom with heated floors and a walk-in closet round out the first floor. The second floor is warmed by heated hardwood floors throughout and includes the master suite with a curved balcony overlooking the front yard, powder room, and a private bathroom with windows. Two additional second-floor bedrooms front the backyard and share a fully tiled bathroom with Euro Shower. On the third floor are a spacious recreation room, two bedrooms with multiple built-in closets and skylights, and a bathroom with shower. The home's 1,700-square-foot finished basement with nine-foot ceilings and heated floors has a separate side entrance with foyer and a formal office with multiple closets and a private full bathroom. A family room has a full-size kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. There is also a bedroom, a full bathroom with a steam room, and a spacious laundry room. For optimum comfort, this state-of-the-art home has 14 heating zones and four air-conditioning zones. The home's showpiece is the resort-style backyard, with an L-shaped 450-square-foot terrace with an alfresco dining area and outdoor kitchen and grilling station. The yard is paved in travertine stone, and the in-ground heated saltwater pool has an automated retractable cover. No comfort is spared with a gazebo, lounge area, storage, shower, and custom lighting. The front yard is paved in granite with a front terrace and a four-car private driveway. The home is a short stroll from the white-powdery beaches of Brighton Beach and 43-acre Manhattan Beach Park, which also features sports courts and playgrounds. Manhattan Beach is a well-established neighborhood of high-end homes, closely-clipped lawns, and tree-shaded streets bounded by water on three sides, including Sheepshead Bay Canal and the Atlantic Ocean.