397 3rd Street

Exquisite 7 bedroom 4.5 bath brownstone on one of Park Slopes most coveted tree-lined streets. This 22-foot-wide beauty marries classic charm and quality craftsmanship with modern luxuries and upgrades, perfect for the discerning buyer seeking a fine blend of history and contemporary. The Italianate-style architecture with distinctive cornices and treed forecourt optimize curb appeal. Awaiting in the rear is a large, lovely private patio garden for relaxing and hosting summer parties.Up the inviting front stoop beyond the beautiful arched door sits the bright, airy parlor floor designed for formal entertaining. Soaring 11-foot ceilings and gorgeous original moldings make an instant impression in the light-bathed living room off the foyer boasting tall southern windows and a decorative fireplace. Light pours into the open-plan kitchen with white cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, and dining area with a marble mantel and French doors to an outdoor deck. Sip coffee and read the paper, or descend the spiral staircase to the peaceful garden where you can lounge and unwind.The second level presents 2 sunny, spacious bedrooms with decorative fireplaces, and an oversized full hall bathroom. The front bedroom has a walk-in closet and convenient attached room that can serve as a dressing room, study or nursery. The northern bedroom with a built-in wet bar affords versatile use as family room as well.The top floor also has 2 king-size bedrooms with ample closets, adjoining rooms that can serve multiple purposes, and a shared full sky-lit bath. Enriching both upper levels are original pine plank wood floor and a generous inpouring of natural light. The gracious garden level featuring white-washed hardwood floors offers a front family/sitting room or bedroom with tin ceilings, marble mantle and built-in bookcase. A second bedroom with an en-suite Jacuzzi bathroom has sliding doors to a rear-facing sunroom with radiant heat concrete floors overlooking the garden. A tumbled travertine-clad full bath with a walk-in dual-head shower and heated floor, and hallway with built-in shelving and additional closet space completes the comfort.Other highlights include 3-zone central air as well as a large cellar recreation space with exposed beams, sky-lit hatch, powder room, laundry room and lots of storage.Situated in the heart of Park Slope in the ultimate location near 5th and 7th Avenues shops and restaurants, JJ Byrne Playground, Old Stone House, the Sunday Greenmarket and more. Prospect Park and subway transportation are blocks away.