462 2nd St

Located on a coveted tree-lined street in the heart of Park Slope, 462 2nd Street is a beautiful 2-family brownstone loaded with charm and character. This special gem offers the owner-occupier a rare opportunity with an expansive upper triplex to call home, plus a high-income garden rental. Interiors are stunning with rich wood floors, tasteful woodwork, moldings & millwork, tall airy ceilings, oversized windows, exquisite fireplaces & other elegant period details. The sprawling, impeccably designed and maintained triplex perfectly blends warm prewar elements with high-end modern updates including 2-zone central air conditioning. The 4.5 bedroom, 2.5 bath residence provides townhouse living at its best with 3 stories for lounging, entertaining, work & play. The parlor level up the stately front stoop greets you with a very sizable living room with a decorative fireplace and triple-pane bay window overlooking the tree-lined street. This flows into the open kitchen and dining room where you can gather with the family and effortlessly host guests. Chefs quarters are richly appointed with exposed brick, tons of wood cabinets, sleek black counters, a marble-top island & stainless steel appliances. A door leads out to the private deck for alfresco dining & barbecues, with spiral stairs down to the rear patio garden where youll find a magnificent white dogwood that booms in the spring. Off the kitchen sits a wet bar & powder room for added convenience.On the 2nd story resides the inviting primary bedroom suite with a decorative fireplace, 4 light-filled windows, customized walk-in closet & finely-renovated full bath. A 2nd bedroom facing the garden, windowed laundry room with full-size washer & dryer, and 2 linen closets complete level 2. The sky-lit 3rd floor extends the comfort with a rec/play space set between 2 more spacious bedrooms. A third room currently used as an office could easily convert to a nursery or small bedroom. Plus theres a full bath with double sinks and a big hall closet. Theres also a full basement housing mechanicals and storage that can serve multiple possibilities.Accessed by its own ground-floor entrance, the generous renovated 1-bedroom garden apartment features a gorgeous living/dining area accentuated by exposed brick, a front-facing bay window for natural light, decorative fireplace & lovely wainscoting. The open kitchen affords ample cabinet space, stone countertops, a large island & stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher. In the tranquil bedroom youll find large closets, a concealed washer/dryer, and private entry to the blissful fenced & landscaped bluestone patio garden for outdoor enjoyment. Other highlights are a refined new bathroom with triple windows & soaking tub, roomy foyer for coats & shoes, in-wall ACs for max window clearance.As appealing is the incredible location, a mere 2 blocks to Prospect Park, across the street from PS 321, close to shops, restaurants, subways & more.