173 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Located in the charming historic neighborhood of Fort Greene, the lovely brick brownstone offers a rare opportunity to own a spacious home with original details and ultra large zen backyard. The townhouse boasts a generous 21-foot width and sits on a deep lot measuring 81 feet, boasting over 3800sqft of living space. Upon entering the home, you're greeted with a traditional foyer replete with original detail, Italianesque filigree moldings, grand wooden banister and Italian filigree wall panels. The home is configured as a double duplex, and a cellar spanning the full length of the home. The Parlor and Garden level are combined to create a spacious 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom duplex with access to the backyard and cellar, the unit can be entered through the side of the building or the foyer. Filled with beautiful original prewar details, from ultra high ceilings, 3 marble fireplaces, hardwood floors throughout, massive eat in kitchen, original sliding pocket doors, floor to ceiling windows, the space is not only grand but full of charm. The second unit is also a duplex, it offers a large eat in kitchen, spacious living room with charming archway details, wall to wall windows, 3 bedrooms, the primary bedroom is cavernous in both size and height, a large bathroom, skylight, and 4 beautiful marble fireplaces. The backyard is partially paved and decked surrounded by lush garden details, Ivy covers the back of the building to complete the Italianesque charm of the home. The unfinished cellar is spacious and filled with pre-war archways true to era. Top floor bed rooms are in need of a renovation and have been virtually staged to show the possibility, message me for more detail. The home is complete with a sprinkler system. This beautiful townhome is in need of TLC, the perfect opportunity to renovate the home and add a personal touch to make it yours. HOME IS BEING SOLD AS IS