30 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Originally built for Snapper Garrison in 1889, this elegant 20' wide brownstone sits on the small stretch of 8th Avenue built for Park Slope's sporting elite in the late 19th century. Fully updated, this 20' wide residence is built to classic proportions on a 100' lot and has been meticulously maintained by its current owners. Enter the Garden floor, past the large home office and onto the garden room with one of 3 wood burning fireplaces and a small greenhouse that provides access to an expansive, beautifully planted garden. The parlor floor is simply magnificent, with 12' ceilings, mahogany wainscoting and a wall of leaded glass along the dining room's west wall, overlooking the garden. Pocket doors grace all the major rooms, underscoring the rare attention to detail and quality. The third and fourth floors are equally impressive with 5 generous bedrooms, including, a master bedroom and bath with magnificent stained glass and a rare mahogany dressing room. With three zone central air, new mechanicals, Three Zone central air, and a fully finished basement currently set up as a home gym and entertainment center, this home has it all. Perfectly situated only two blocks from Grand Army Plaza and the Farmers Market, all transportation including 2,3, Q, and B and only one block from shopping . For those who covet gracious brownstone living, this is a rare offering available for viewing by appointment only