153 Garfield Place, 1-L

The best of Brooklyn living is yours in this stunning duplex apartment in prime Park Slope, mere moments from Prospect Park's Long Meadow and all the amenities of 5th Ave, 7th Ave and Gowanus! This generous 2 bedroom (convertible 3) 2.5 bathroom gem in a handsome 4-story townhouse sits on a lovely tree-lined street and offers a beautiful loft-like living space. Airy 10'5" ceilings exposed and painted brick walls and hardwood floors blended with luxurious modern finishes create a chic, elegant place to call home. Enhancing the allure is the outdoor enjoyment of fabulous rear yard and large raised deck for lounging, hosting barbecues, recreation and gardening.

This urban sanctuary affords a private setting complete with lush plantings, a gas grill, bluestone patio, water, built-in lighting, irrigation, and shed storage. Interiors are impeccably designed with a great flow for living comfort and entertaining. Level one presents a stylish high-end kitchen appointed with Silestone countertops, a breakfast bar, open eat-in area, built-in shelving and storage, and Bosch stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher. You'll also find your peaceful primary king-size bedroom retreat on this floor with a spa bathroom and spacious closet, plus a 2nd bedroom tucked in the rear accessing its own full bath.

The wonderful lower level with cozy in-floor heating offers lots of versatility with a spacious living room, amazing playroom with a custom-built rock-climbing wall, half bathroom, and big storage-laundry room with a Bosch washer/dryer. Plus there's potential for additional sleeping quarters. An Anderson rear sliding glass door leads out to the fully-renovated private backyard sanctuary. And take advantage of the additional storage space provided in the common basement area, with available bike storage as well.

Other highlights are Marvin windows, Hunter Douglas Silhouette smart shades, Lurton smart led lighting throughout, custom-made convertible loft beds, built-in cabinetry in the foyer and storage room, heated floors in the kids' bath, whole house and reverse osmosis water filters, and a mini split-AC/heat pump system.

Minutes away is the Park Slope Food Coop and Union Market, JJ Byrne Park, Prospect Park, Brooklyn Public Library, and Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. Bike to Lefrak Skating Rink, Parade Grounds, Zoo and Tennis Center. The R/B/D/2/3/F/G, 4/5 and LIRR offer convenient travel and an easy commute to downtown and midtown Manhattan in 25 and 35 mins respectively.