34 8th Ave

This historic North Slope circa 1881 four story neo-grec brownstone has an interesting past. Located on Park Slope's Sportsmen's Row it once served as the temporary clubhouse for The Montauk Club, and the longtime residence of the noted surgeon John W. Diirkee.This fine home with many intact original architectural details is currently configured as an owners five-bedroom triplex with a garden rental. The triple parlor with its soaring ceilings and decorative plasterwork is perfect for entertaining. The centrally located country kitchen with stainless steel appliances flows seamlessly into the formal dining room and living room with its wood burning fireplace. Summer is on the way so just pass through the rear parlor door onto the spacious deck that leads to the deep garden that will be the envy of any urban gardener, or back yard chef.The upper private bedroom floors are the perfect place to relax at the end of your busy day. They include an extra-large master bedroom with beautiful glowing woodwork and inlaid parquet floors, large well-appointed rooms with tall windows and their original pocket shutters, ample closets, beautiful fireplace mantles, full baths, tin ceilings, and hardwood floors. Other features of this home include a parlor floor powder room, laundry room, front garden, great full basement, and much more! The garden floor rental has a private entrance, large living room and bedroom, separate eat-in kitchen, tiled bath, and access to a rear patio. Looking for a single family home? No worries, this home easily converts back to a single family residence.Commuters just need to roll out of bed and pick one of the four subway lines (2,3,B,Q) or several MTA bus lines that are just a stone's throw from your front door. Perfectly situated near Prospect Park, the Farmers Market, Central Library, shops, restaurants, and the best local cultural attractions. Showings by appointment only.