Enchanting one-of-a-kind Brownstone inspired by the graceful surroundings of Prospect Heights! 130 St. Marks Avenue is a stately two-family home offering five bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths in the owner's triplex as well as a well appointed 1 bed, 1 bath rental apartment on the garden floor. This stunning home was meticulously renovated with an artist's discerning eye to showcase the pre-war details while keeping modern living in mind with tastefully modern renovations. With a unique fireplace in almost every room and carefully restored original details throughout, the entire home is a feast for the eye.
Step through the hand-etched glass doors through the foyer and into the elegant parlor floor. Soaring high ceilings, a grand pier mirror, and beautiful original wood details abound. Northern facing windows allow light to stream in all day into your living room. The living room and dining room are separated by wood fretwork, and there is a decorative marble fireplace in the formal dining room with gorgeous turquoise tiles. Oversized windows in the dining room and kitchen look over the deck and verdant garden below. The separate kitchen has been tastefully renovated with the finest appliances: Italian Boffi cabinets, Subzero and Miele appliances, and a Gaggeneau stove top and oven. Dine in your windowed kitchen or enjoy al-fresco dining on the deck. Escape from city life in the tranquil and lush garden on an extra deep lot of 131 square feet- a true gardener's paradise!
A restored wooden staircase ushers you upstairs to the master bedroom floor. This elegant bedroom is complete with a wood-burning marble mantel fireplace, renovated ensuite bathroom with a soaking tub and shower, beautiful tiles and a double sink vanity. Enjoy lounging or entertaining friends by another wood burning fireplace in the sitting room or find yourself in the home office bathed in light. The sitting room can easily be converted to another bedroom if needed.
The third floor has two generously sized bedrooms, and a renovated bath with an original clawfoot tub, tiled floors and a new skylight. The skylight at the top of the stairs allows light to stream through the entire floor. Each bedroom is generously proportioned, with two other small rooms, perfect for an office, walk-in closet or nursery. Off of the back study is a deck complete with irrigation, overlooking the lush garden below.
Generate monthly income from the beautifully designed garden apartment, presently set up as an oversized one bedroom apartment. The bedroom features another beautiful marble fireplace with decorative tiles, a living room with space for a dining table, a renovated bathroom, and renovated eat-in kitchen. Kitchen appliances are Bosch, and the high-quality renovation is unique for a rental apartment. Washer/Dryer and ample closet space is included.
The full basement is partially finished with excellent storage space, a sink and vented washer/dryer for the owner's use. Keep this as an excellent storage area or convert into a workspace or recreation room! 130 St. Marks has been meticulously maintained and cared for by the current owners.
This Prospect Heights Brownstone is steps away from the restaurants of Flatbush and Vanderbilt Avenues including Sofreh, Fausto, Olmsted, Faun, and many more. Nearby grocery shops include Union Market and Whole Foods 365. You are perfectly poised to enjoy all that Brownstone Brooklyn has to offer: the culture of nearby Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Academy of Music, Prospect Park, the Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza and the charming neighborhood of Park Slope and Prospect Heights. Express Q and B, A, C, 2, 3 subway lines are moments away and a short trip to Atlantic Center where you will find almost all subways as well as the Long Island Railroad for easy commuting.