1199 Bergen Street, 2

Gorgeous triplex in Prime Crown Heights Brooklyn! The spacious top three floors of a land-marked Romanesque Revival townhouse, designed by prolific architect Albert E.White for developer John A. Bliss in 1894, offer the perfect mix of preserved period details and modern updates for a warm yet elegant style of living. The parlor floor entrance opens to a grand living room with a large original mirror and crown moldings. The dining room has a decorative mantle and also leads to the home's relatively rare central staircase. The kitchen is equipped for any culinary adventure with a Wolf range, Sub Zero, and Bosch dishwasher. The large central island houses a breakfast bar. A large terrace leads down to a shared garden. The master suite is both spacious and cozy at the same time, with a gorgeous mantle and a whimsical swing that invites you to curl up with a book by the bay windows. A large pass through closet let's you dress in elegance. The back bedroom is currently used as a library/office. The second floor bath has a spa-like serenity and a shower room with a rainfall shower head. The top floor is flooded with natural light thanks to skylights. Two large bedrooms each with decorative mantles and ample closets, and a smaller room that could make for a lovely meditation room, office or nursery. There is a splendid open laundry area, and the bathroom has dual sinks,a claw-foot tub for soaking, and lovely stained glass panels for privacy. Both baths have heated floors. The home has been updated with central air on the top floors, and split units on the parlor level. Available for a immediate move in, this one of a kind property doesn't hit the rental market very often. Available for lease terms as short as 6 months or up to 2 years. Great transition home for relocation before purchasing your own property.Crown Heights is booming with its own business renaissance. so many cultural institutions that are part of Brooklyn's fabric are moments away including the Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Park, and charming Brower Park is 2 blocks away. Cafes and restaurants abound and hip Bed Stuy is just to the north with dozens of other amazing options. Commuting is a breeze, A/C at Nostrand, the LIRR at Nostrand, the 3 at Nostrand, and the B65, B43 and B44 buses are at your service.