Sunshine floods this 20-foot-wide Park Slope residence built in 1886. The 3-light filled story two family brick federal home is located on tree lined, coveted Carroll Street. The generous footprint is currently figured as an upper duplex and high-income garden floor rental and can be easily converted to a single-family home where you can enjoy all the spaciousness for yourself. Elegant details abound in this tranquil home. Original wide pine plank floors, a graciously carved marble mantel adorns the wood burning fireplace, floor to ceiling windows with original wood shutters and decorative plaster mouldings that have been lovingly restored. The airy, loft-like front parlor boasts beautiful ceiling heights and seamlessly flows to the back parlor where the original sliding pocket doors can be closed to divide the North and South parlor, creating an intimate setting. Easily accessible off the rear parlor is a private large deck, perfect for entertaining and al fresco dinning. Notice the bright, large southern facing windowed, open French country kitchen with custom cabinetry and breakfast island with seating. In this architecturally designed home, the dining room can accommodate a dinner party of twelve or more guests who can sit comfortably on the tailor-made cherry wood banquette that offers ample storage for all your dining needs. Display your artwork on craftsman-made cherry wood shelves floating alongside the extra-large media/china cabinet. The one-of-a-kind custom designed powder room boasts a handmade stone sink originating from a quarry in the Southwest. The upper duplex has two large bedrooms plus an office and or nursery. The primary bedroom has ample closet space with a an original Shoji screen closet with custom built in shelves and dresser. The spacious skylit bathroom with French overtones is conveniently located between the two bedforms. Washer dryer easily accessible from the bedrooms. As you descend the stairs one is bathed in sunlight from the large skylight. The lower garden rental with original pine plank floors and uniquely designed Shoji screens presents easy access to the lush verdant south facing garden adorned with original blue stone. With additional FAR, this home has the potential to possibly build approximately 400 sf of additional living space. Plus, a roof deck. You couldn’t pick a more desirable location. A stones throw to the subway, mere steps to all the fabulous fifth Ave restaurants and shops and PS. 321 school can be yours. This brick federal beauty reflects the charm and elegance of living in Brooklyn’s cherished neighborhood. Happily, family owned for over 36 years. Deeded parking space in indoor garage a short walk away-availble for addiotnal cost, inquire within. For sale by owner (Broker/Daughter) Cindia Clark 917-669-7050
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