503 1st Street

503 1st Street.Located on one of Park Slopes most charming tree-lined blocks, this impressive 20-foot wide home is currently configured as two spacious duplex apartments and offers a flexible layout that lends itself to an easy conversion into an owners triplex over a garden income-producing unit or a magnificent single-family home. This impressive home features original architectural detail from top to bottom, including carved mahogany woodwork, eight decorative fireplaces with original mantles and mirrors, beautifully intact plaster work, herringbone and parquet floors, and soaring ceilings throughout.The lower duplex boasts a grand parlor floor with high ceilings, original pocket doors, and a bay window that welcomes an abundance of natural light into the home. A separate dining room, with an original built-in china cabinet lovingly preserved, is the perfect complement to the chefs kitchen which features a professional grade Garland range. The kitchen leads to an expansive deck with stairs leading to the garden. On the lower level, you will find 3 generously proportioned bedrooms, two full bathrooms, ample closet space, and a washer/dryer hook-up. This unit also has direct access to an enchanting garden. The sun-filled upper duplex comprises the top two floors and features an eat-in kitchen that opens up to a large deck overlooking the garden. The spacious living room features a bay window and generous alcove that is perfect for a dining table. Upstairs, you will find 2 large bedrooms and 2 additional rooms that can be used as office, dressing room, or nursery. Laundry room and full bathroom complete this level. A block to Prospect Park, and close to shops, restaurants, schools, and subways, 503 1st Street exemplifies the best of what Park Slope has to offer.