270 Berkeley Pl #1, Brooklyn, NY 11217

A beautiful residence dating to 1887, 270 Berkeley Place is an elegant Italianate townhouse located on one of Park Slope's most peaceful blocks. Adjacent to Olmstead and Vaux's magnificent Prospect Park, this gracious single family six-bedroom/three full & two half bath encompasses 4,450 sq. ft. over four levels plus a full basement. Available now for rental, the house represents the epitome of classic Brooklyn living. Entered at the garden level, a foyer and stairwell lead to the parlor floor where tall windows flood the spectacular great room with light and floor-to-ceiling bookshelves frame a handsome gas fireplace. Customized millwork accentuates the gracious proportions and 12' ceilings. The gourmet kitchen and eat-in dining area continue the open plan with a unique antique Mexican bar refashioned as a kitchen island and customized cabinetry designed to match. Top-grade appliances, a walk-in pantry and sleek concrete countertops contribute to the ambiance, augmented by a formal powder room and access to the garden below. The third floor incorporates four bedrooms and a luxurious full bath off a wide center hall that is practically a room in itself. The fourth floor features two more bedrooms including the primary bedroom, the latter with both a walk-in closet and ensuite bath with spa fixtures, soaking tub, steam shower (for two) and skylight. A second full bath and a laundry room complete the floor. Inviting and cozy, the garden level living space features a wet bar and separate den area, perfect for a study or home office. The garden itself is a jewel box of greenery and herringbone brick, featuring a new pergola, shade trees and landscaped plantings. Ample closets, six zones of split system air conditioning, a paved front garden and a mud room round out the amenities. The neighborhood is a historic district encompassing some of Brooklyn's most gracious homes; the dining, cafes and shopping of the Seventh Avenue corridor are a block away, as are the 2/3 trains at Grand Army Plaza. A chance to make a home in one of the grandest of the city's iconic brownstones.