405 Clinton Ave, THOUSE

Splendid Beyond Belief- 405 Clinton Avenue is a freestanding completely restored and meticulously renovated mansion, built by Brooklyns second-to-last mayor Charles A. Schieren. On the first floor, find two walls of floor-to-ceiling books in the library (served by rolling ladder), a living room with a hide-away projector screen for movie-viewing, surround sound speakers and wood-burning fireplaces (six in all). At the end of the hall is the kitchen, which is open to the high-ceilinged and sunlit dining room. The kitchen is fully equipped with two dishwashers, a 1930s Wedgewood stove, two ovens and Rancillio espresso machine. Step right out to the private patio and a quiet lush backyard for a long cocktail or dinner with friends. In the basement youll find a weight and workout room. The second floor houses the master bedroom and en suite bathroom with shower, extra-deep 19th Century bathtub (the mayors!) and bidet. Down the hall, is sunny and yellow bedroom, with side-by-side twin size beds and a private bath. And its hard to imagine a better location. Walk fifteen minutes down tree-lined, residential streets in one direction to Prospect Park (Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vauxs masterpiece). Head the other way and ten minutes later youll be in Fort Greene Park, which was proposed by the poet (and Brooklynite) Walt Whitman, and is arguably (though why would you?) the citys liveliest and most charming green space.