Where Elegance meets Contemporary
This exquisite 20' x 50' brownstone is located on one of Park Slope's prime blocks built in 1884 and moments from Prospect Park and Grand Army Plaza with its exciting farmer's market, Barclays, BAM and an array of treasured local shops and restaurants. Part of the Park Slope Historic District, 200 Berkeley is convenient to several subways including the Q & B express to Manhattan and the 2 & 3 trains.
200 Berkeley Place is one of ten Neo Grec brownstones designed and built by Edward B. Sturges and John J. Magilligan and is rife with pristinely restored original details that harmonize with its contemporary amenities. Configured as a 2 family, 4 story home there is a fully renovated, high-income garden rental and a grand owner's triplex. The building underwent a massive renovation with all electric and plumbing completely new. The central air system has four distinct zones and provides cooling and heating. Stunning woodwork on all four floors has been entirely stripped and refinished, to bring back the luster of the original wood. Music is piped throughout the entire top three floors and makes entertaining a must.
Upon entering the expansive double parlor with its 12 foot ceilings, one notices the large two-sided bay windows which wash the room in a soft light. The woodwork on this floor (Brazilian mahogany) includes rare, intricately hand carved, floral motifs, original Eastlake brass hardware, with solid mahogany pocket doors enhanced by beautiful burl inlays, a pier mirror, a stained-glass pocket door and rich 3/4" oak hardwood floors. The meticulously restored plaster ceiling with its coved molding throughout the house add to the building's grandeur. The entire parlor floor is a drama of beauty and light with soaring ceilings and oversized windows.
The heart of the home is the large, sunbathed, ultimate, Park Slope eat-in kitchen. Featuring the best appliances, from a Miele dishwasher, Fisher Paykel half dishwasher and a 30" 4 burner vented Wolf range to a DCS electric oven, triple-beveled granite counters, a handcrafted wood island and high-end custom cabinets framed by architectural soffits, no expense has been spared. From the kitchen, through an oversized French door, we are led on to an 18' deck and stairs, descending to a magical, south facing, artfully designed garden. Here you are greeted by cherry trees, bamboos, a magnificent ornamental Elm tree and plenty of space to entertain.
The current owner uses the third floor as a luxurious master suite. This floor features two-tone cherry and oak wood details, the original brass hardware with 10' ceilings and solid inlayed wood floors. The peaceful sunny sitting room with its decorative mantel compliments the light-drenched, generous master bedroom. Fabulous closet space, a spacious master bathroom, clad in Italian Morano marble, accentuated by a Melange marble border, replete with a deep jacuzzi tub and a hand-carved wooden vanity, complete this floor.
As you walk upstairs to the 4th floor a large skylight allows light to cascade into the area. Here are two more king-sized bedrooms, drenched with sunlight and the feeling of absolute airiness due to the high ceilings and the abundance of windows, quarter sawn heart pine moldings, two decorative fireplaces, and an office. A four-fixture bath with the restored original claw foot bathtub, new mahogany wainscoting, crown and trims, a skylight and a luxurious glass wall shower rounds out the top level.
Delivered vacant, the one bedroom has elegant mahogany wainscoting in the living room, a decorative fireplace and ample closets throughout. A galley kitchen features granite countertops and great storage. The spacious, sunny bedroom faces the beautiful garden. The bathroom impresses with tumbled Ambra marble. This house has a wonderful flow in its current configuration but can easily be modified to include the garden rental for use as a single family - a true turn-key home.
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