68 Midwood Street

> This gorgeous single family townhouse is almost certain to create a buzz among real estate listings in Prospect Lefferts Gardens and Park Slope, two nearby neighborhoods that abut Prospect Park. Located in the Historic Lefferts Manor section of PLG, the house was designed in 1898 by William M. Miller as part of two identical rows of ten uniquely constructed residences of brick, limestone and sandstone. "Probably no better houses in the city are better built, from foundation to roof, in trim and finish, in arrangement and appointment than these houses". -W.A.A. Brown. > This four-story jewel is tucked in the middle of a picture-perfect block and has some of the best preserved original tiger oak and mahogany woodwork in the neighborhood. The home features six carved mantles, fully-functioning pocket doors, multiple stained glass windows and door panels, an original butler's pantry, and a working dumb waiter. Another outstanding element is a massive jewel-toned skylight that floods the staircase and hallways with a rainbow of colors. > The triple parlor level has extensively carved woodwork of the arts and crafts movement, wedding cake plaster mantles, pier mirrors and period chandeliers. A mix of vintage and modern pieces creates an eclectic, elegant and timeless interior. In the middle parlor the ornate turned Dutch staircase still has the original light brackets, and in the rear extension a cool wet bar area with copper sink makes an awesome statement and is great for entertaining. On the lower level, the large, open, renovated kitchen leads to a stunning blue-stoned patio and well-planted south-facing garden. There is an additional prep space and cute powder room in the rear kitchen. On the two bedroom floors above, there are five bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a sauna and a separate laundry room. Original pass-through rooms and shaving sinks on these floors are still in place. The first of the two bedroom floors has an oversized master bedroom, connected to a bookcase-lined sunlight room perfect for a home office or den. The top floor has two nice-sized bedrooms, connected by a sliding door, perfect as children's rooms, as well as a third bedroom well suited for use as a guest room or as another home office. > This is an extraordinary home with modern conveniences and excellent mechanicals. It is located in the heart of Lefferts Manor, a wonderful community with magnificent single family townhouses, convenient shopping, bars/restaurants and excellent transportation (Q, B). Five-minute walk to Prospect Park, Botanic Garden, Lakeside Center, Boathouse, Carousel and Zoo, and a half-mile away from a world-class museum!