243 8TH Street #1R

Just in time for grilling and gardening season, on a quiet tree-lined street four blocks from Prospect Park, this beautifully maintained duplex condo with a sun-splashed open floor plan and optional parking spot offers 500 feet of private outdoor space spread across two levels. A legal 1BR with large recreation room, the home is currently set up with an additional three bedrooms and a den on the lower level. You are welcomed by a private entryway opening to the sizable living room exhibiting elegant Dieter Rams Vitsoe shelving and brightened by a wall of windows. A chef's playground, the modern designer kitchen boasts a center island that doubles as a workspace and breakfast bar, custom Italian cabinetry, marbled quartz countertops, glass tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, GE Profile oven and microwave, Wolf cooktop and Miele dishwasher. The adjoining dining room is accented with a contemporary light fixture and a wall of shelves where you can display your prized cookbooks, novels or collectibles. To the rear, overlooking the garden you will find the king-size primary bedroom with dual custom California Closets. An adjacent full bath and expansive walk-in storage closet complete the level. Descend to the lower level featuring a cozy family room, three additional bedrooms, a full bath with Jacuzzi tub and a laundry room with utility sink. The two rear-facing garden bedroomsone of which is currently designated as a dual-purpose gym and work spacecan be combined to form one larger room. Both the lower-level work-room and main-level primary bedroom open to the delicately landscaped backyard framed by handsome bamboo and wood fencing, ideal for sunbathing, hosting intimate gatherings, or working and dining alfresco. The charming outdoor oasis is equipped with electricity, water, an automatic irrigation system and chic planters. Additional features include white oak floors, high ceilings, brand-new electric shades, updated light fixtures, recessed lighting, Lutron dimmer switches, ductless in-wall A/C and heating units in all bedrooms and the living area, Sonos-ready in-ceiling speakers, hardwired smoke detectors/sprinkler system and an alarm system that can be operated via phone. New owner has the option to rent a gated parking spot directly across the street, upon landlord approval, and the home is tax abated through 2027. Zoned for PS 39 and conveniently situated near Park Slope's many diverse shops, restaurants, gyms, grocery stores, and local businesses lining 5th and 7th Avenues. One block from the R train, two blocks from F/G trains, and four blocks to the dog run and JJ Byrne Playground, as well as bucolic Prospect Park.