49 South Elliott Place, 1

GARDEN DUPLEX EXTRAORDINARE Located on one of Fort Greene's most coveted blocks, this freshly renovated, 2 bedroom, 2 bath lower duplex apartment in an historic Italianate Brownstone lives as if it's a private home. Rarely do you find the original detail of hardwood flooring, original moldings, decorative marble fireplaces, and soaring ceilings fused with modern upgrades. Plus this unit has exclusive use of the backyard for your own private garden oasis. The garden level entrance opens to a central hall. A handsome wood paneled front room is perfect as a secondary bedroom, home office, or den. No detail has been overlooked with original molding, window shutters, and a decorative marble fireplace. At the end of the main hallway is a full bathroom and the kitchen. The eat-in kitchen has new cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and original brick detailing that will summon your inner French chef. Step through the French doors into your private garden to snip fresh herbs for your culinary creations. The garden features a built-in grill and up three steps is a large patio area with room for al fresco dining and lounging. Back inside, follow the staircase up one level to the home’s original double parlor with eleven foot ceilings. This elegant room retains its original plaster moldings, curved arches, marble fireplace, and pier mirror. Full height windows in the front overlook the block's magnificent trees and flood the room with light. Etched glass pocket doors lead to the primary bedroom. This graceful space has plenty of room for a king sized bed and boasts three windows running across the back wall for an envious view of the garden and surrounding town homes. The ensuite bathroom has a 2nd entrance allowing convenient access to the living room. Offering the best of Brooklyn brownstone living, the apartment has new electrical wiring, central heat/AC, original detailed woodwork, hardwood floors, and 2 decorative marble fireplaces. Apartment also has W/D and private basement storage. Subway access is a breeze with the B, Q, C, G, N, R, 2, 3, 4, 5 all conveniently located nearby. Take advantage of the amazing offerings of the BAM Cultural District at one end of the block and the fabulous Fort Greene park at the other end. Pets on approval.