486 13th St

EVERY ONCE IN A LONG WHILE, a special property like this one comes on the market. With exquisite bones and perfect proportions, this is the historic Park Slope brownstone that youve been waiting for to make your own. Welcome to 486 13th Street, a three-story, legal two-family townhouse stationed on the south side of 13th Street, one of Park Slope's most magical park blocks. Beautifully maintained by the same family for close to sixty years, this landmark brownstone is brimming with historic architectural details including inlaid parquet floors, detailed wood casings, plaster moldings, wainscoting, hallway walls embellished with a beautiful plaster motif, pristine Jefferson pocket shutters, three stained-glass skylights, and an intricate fretwork arch over the parlor floor stairway.Built in 1897 with a three-sided bay front and resting on a 20 ft. by 100 ft. lot, this wonderful townhouse presents lifestyle and income options that make this a truly exciting prospect. Currently configured as an owners garden duplex with a top floor income producing rental apartment, the garden duplex begins with a double vestibule entryway and large foyer, a large living room with a decorative fireplace, a huge open kitchen/dining room, a powder room, and a mudroom shed off of the back of the house that leads out to a south facing garden, ready for your green thumb. Head on up to the parlor level where youll find grand 11 ft. ceilings, two sunny bedrooms in the rear, a full hall bath, a center parlor or dressing room, and a beautiful front parlor that overlooks the street. The third floor rental apartment has its own entrance from the stoop and features an eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms, a full bath, and an ample sized living/dining room. Other great features include new landmark approved Pella windows throughout the entire house and a super clean unfinished basement with excellent ceiling height.This turn of the century treasure is a RARE opportunity with a location that just cant be beat - with amazing proximity to Prospect Park, P.S. 107 is right on the corner, one block to the Park Slope Armory YMCA, the new Nitehawk Cinema, the F & G subway lines, the weekly farmers market at Bartel Pritchard Square, the open air events at the Prospect Park Bandshell, and every amenity imaginable all within walking distance. Contact me to schedule a viewing - and welcome home!