602 6th St

This grand, neo-Classical, barrel-fronted limestone located at 602 6th Street sits on a picturesque, tree-lined block just off of Prospect Park in the heart of Park Slopes Historic District. Lovingly cared for and maintained by the same family for five generations, this 20 x 50 house with a 20 rear extension retains much of its original detail throughout, including intricate mantles, inlaid hardwood floors, stained glass windows, built-in mahogany bookcases with leaded glass doors, crown and baseboard moldings, plaster reliefs and pocket doors -- most of which remain in impeccable condition. A legal two-family residence totaling over 3,300 square feet of living space, the home is currently configured as a lower-level duplex and a top floor one bedroom, one bathroom, floor-through apartment with separate dining room and two skylights. It can easily be reconfigured to a magnificent single-family home accommodating four or more bedrooms (see alternate floor plan).

The inviting parlor level has 10 3 high ceilings, front and rear bay windows, original over-sized mahogany mirrors, a sweet library with fireplace and built-in bench, and a formal dining room with wood-paneled walls and coffered ceilings. The windowed, eat-in kitchen with south and west exposures overlooks the 550 square foot private garden. Upstairs there are three bedrooms, two of which are separated by an exquisite built-in, walk-through dressing closet, and a windowed full bathroom. The 1,080 square foot English basement with 7' 6" foot ceilings and front bay windows has a convenient half bath and is currently used for laundry, storage and housing the mechanicals.

Additional features include four decorative fireplaces, a front staircase with an upper landing, bay window seating in the dining room and street-facing second floor bedroom, a second back staircase, extensive closets and great storage space throughout. The electrical service was recently updated and several years ago the owners put in a new hot water heater and gas-fired boiler.

602 6th Street is located just a half block from Prospect Park and a short distance to the F and G trains, as well as lively 7th Avenue and all of its shops, restaurants and cafes.