168 Midwood Street

> MODERN LIVING IN CLASSIC BROWNSTONE! > This stunning 1899 Romanesque Revival townhouse is located in Lefferts Manor, the main portion of the Prospect Lefferts Gardens Historic District, one of four communities that abut Prospect Park. > This 3-story home was designed by George Lawton for William A. A. Brown. > Brown also designed the row of 4-story townhomes along the first block of Midwood Street between Flatbush and Bedford, perhaps the most architecturally significant townhomes in the single family community of Lefferts Manor. > Nonetheless, number 168 and the other nine brick and limestone houses in its row, are designed to perfection and still make quite a statement. > Some of their best features are the dog-legged stoops, full-height rounded bays, stained-glass transom lights, decorative ornamental plaques, and galvanized cornices. > Inside, the home is also beautifully appointed. > Most of the original features like the unique turned intricately carved center staircase, scroll work, and pier mirrors are still very much intact. > The grand triple parlor which is exquisite runs the full 20 feet width of the house. > The house has been completely updated. > As part of an extensive renovation, a new kitchen was constructed on the parlor level, and a lovely powder room was added as well. > Perfectly executed for style comfort and convenience, this was an excellent way of bringing modern into the mix without disturbing the original flow. > Note the gorgeous drum pendant and the original decorative medallion from which it hangs. > Downstairs the garden level offers very generous space too. > The layout includes a large playroom (once used as a formal dining room), bedroom, full bathroom, and family room with a French door that leads to a lovely landscaped garden of perennials, vines and flowering annuals. > Upstairs the top floor offers three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and generous closets. > Off the master bedroom, the new contemporary en suite pass-through bathroom has a gorgeous built-in glass shower and twin vessel sinks. > Perhaps one of the most significant features on this floor is the original jewel toned skylight at the top of the stairs. > There is also a skylight in the hall bathroom so the entire floor is flooded with light. > This is an extraordinary home with excellent windows and mechanicals. > The sub-grade cellar offers a laundry room and storage. > The house is truly lovely by every measure offering very up-to-the-minute modern day living in a wonderful community with superb townhouses and excellent transportation (Q, B, S, 2, 5). > Five-minutes to Prospect Park, Botanic Garden, new Lakeside Center, Carousel and Zoo, and a half-mile away from Brooklyn's world-class museum!