240 Berkeley Place, 4

Enchanting 1,850sf upper duplex in an historic 1890's Park Slope mansion just a half block from Grand Army Plaza & Prospect Park. Literally above it all, this grand two bedroom with FDR ( or three bedroom home without), two full baths and a private terrace/deck provides it's inhabitants with a sense of the grandeur of the past as well as the warm top floor charm and informality rarely found outside of a Katherine Hepburn film. The first level features a gorgeous detailed high ceilinged living room defined by it's opulent arched window, mantle & mirror. There's an office or nursery , a fully appointed kitchen, an FDR or master bedroom with marble mantle and a restored Victorian bath. The beautiful & spacious South deck provides sun or shade depending on your mood. The upper floor has the classic feel of a 19th Century Hamptons beach house [ with the notable exception of the brand new designer bath & additional laundry room with fullsized washer & dryer ]. Completing the picture are two large bedrooms and a storage closet large enough for steamer trunks and any manner of memorabilia that you may now happily ensconce. Additionally, all utilities are included in the rent. There are three pre-installed AC's. Fios is in the building (tenants responsibility} Located on one of Park Slope's prettiest blocks it's near to all. Exceptional public & private pre k to upper schools, quality shops and stores, restaurants, food purveyors, clothiers, and home design boutiques, The Brooklyn Museum, The Botanic Garden,The Public Library and of course Prospect Park. This is Park Slope living at it's best. You'll be sure to see your neighbors at the Saturday Farmers Market in Grand Army Plaza.