249 Lefferts Ave

Own an elegant and renovated piece of history on one of the most beautiful blocks in Prospect Lefferts Manor, just a few blocks from Prospect Park and the express subway trains (B/Q at Prospect Park or 2/5 at Sterling). This light-filled barrel-fronted 2-family limestone has been restored and renovated with an eye towards the preservation of the past, and the comforts of today, including a brand-new Fujitsu AC system just in time for summer! Designed as a 4-bed, 2-bath upper duplex with a landscaped garden, and a large studio rental with 1 bath on the lower level, this home is also easily used as a single-family home by just opening up the door that divides the two units. Either collect a great rental income to help pay down your mortgage, or spread out in style where working from home is easy. Enter up a gracious stoop past a landscaped front garden providing privacy from the street. The extra deep parlor is a sight to behold, providing a loft-like space with two living rooms awash in period detail, a formal dining room, and a real eat-in chef's kitchen perfectly placed off the garden for easy access. Soaring ceilings and wonderful sunlight define the space and highlight the wonderful historic details throughout including original fretwork, bay windows, door and window casings, wainscoting, and hardwood floors. Built extra deep at 55' on all three floors, you can enjoy two distinct living rooms on this floor, one perfect for a media area, and the other offers the space to entertain guest in style. The formal dining room is super convenient to a spacious kitchen that is also large enough for casual everyday dining. The windowed designer kitchen will be the cherished hub of this sunny, warm and wonderful space. Custom lacquered cabinetry with modern wood pulls, Quartz countertops, and a white marble and travertine checkerboard floor surround a suite of professional appliances that includes a Cosmo Italian 5 burner vented range, an LG French door fridge, LG dishwasher, deep stainless sink, and a stunning aged brass gooseneck faucet. Enjoy an island with garden views and still enough space for family dining adjacent. A full bathroom on this floor, and an additional full bath upstairs have both been thoughtfully envisioned to expand upon the historical roots of the home while also offering the luxury preferred by today's residents. Durable and timeless terrazzo floors mixed with a minimalist palette of white handmade terracotta tiles, aged brass fixtures, oversized tubs, and custom oak vanities will take you into the next century with no compromises on style. Head up the handsome staircase with its carved newel post and banister illuminated by an oversized skylight, to the top floor, where leafy green views await outside the windows of all four bedrooms. A well-appointed primary suite enjoys the benefits of the south-facing bay windows, plus a sitting room that could double as a home office, and a walk-in closet that needs to be seen to be believed. An additional garden-facing bedroom is almost as large and also enjoys a substantial walk-in closet. Two charming smaller bedrooms are great for guests, kids, or additional home offices. The lower level enjoys its own separate entrance making this a great studio apartment for rent, or open the interior door and use it as a recreation room for the family. A charming kitchenette includes stainless appliances, white cabinetry and granite countertops. A classic black and white full bath adds up to three full bathrooms for your comfort and convenience. Live on a beautiful block with restaurants, cafes, and amenities in every direction. This landmarked neighborhood is home to sleepy streets with friendly neighbors, stunning architecture, world-class amenities and culturally vibrant resources within walking distance including the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, the Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Park, the Kings' theatre, and the Brooklyn Children's Museum, to name a few.