266 Berkeley Place

This venerable townhouse on a landmarked block in the north Slope has been under the careful stewardship of its owners for nearly 50 years. A legal two-family, this four-story ~4250 sq.ft. house would serve well as either an owners' triplex over a garden rental or as a luxurious single family. Enter the parlor floor through mahogany pocket doors to find a smartly planned layout: Redesigned with an open-plan center kitchen, this floor lends itself beautifully to entertaining. The opulently appointed formal dining room is south facing and large enough to seat a dinner party of twelve; after the meal, retire to the comfortable front-facing living room. Architectural detail on this floor includes pier mirrors, over mantels, gloriously high ceilings, parquet floors and ornamental woodwork. Guests will be pleased to find a powder room conveniently located on this level. A set of double doors leads out onto a 170-sq.ft. deck -- a delightful alternative when the evening demands al fresco dining. A spiral stair leads down to a beautifully planted yard with pergola. The garden level features spacious front and rear bedrooms with two extra-large full baths, and a host of closets, including one walk-in. Floors three and four have a total of four more bedrooms, two full baths with original Victorian tile, laundry and an additional side room, perfect as a study and/or for overnight guests. The newly whitewashed basement boasts brick archways, tons of clean storage space and solid mechanicals. Townhouses like this are a rare find, particularly those within mere blocks of Prospect Park, express trains, Saturday's Green Market, the Brooklyn Museum and the Botanic Garden. Become the next "steward" of this glorious brownstone!