206 St Johns Place

Expansive and elegant 2-family townhouse on a premier Park Slope block. This handsome 4-story home with an upper owners triplex and income-producing garden rental apartment is a circa 1900 gem filled with magnificent original details and graciously-proportioned rooms. Both residences share a large, private south-facing landscaped yard with plenty of space for entertaining, grilling, outdoor dining and gardening. A courtyard with plantings fronts this architecturally-distinctive residence with an original cornice and iron-railed steps. Proceed up the stoop to the main entry of the upper triplex through beautiful double doors. A vestibule leads to the parlor levels gracious foyer, off of which sits a spacious living room with a magnificent decorative fireplace. High 11-foot ceilings are complemented by tall windows, parquet floors, exquisite moldings, original wood and marble fireplace mantles, pocket shutters and wood doors which are among the classic elements that grace the interior throughout. The living room opens to the formal dining room and kitchen with an adjacent powder room. The dining room accesses a lovely balcony through glass-paneled wood doors where you can enjoy a coffee or cocktail with guests. Spiral stairs descend to the whimsical landscaped garden.The second floor houses a generously-sized library with a decorative fireplace flanked by built-in bookshelves and the master bedroom, each with walk-in and additional closets. A full bath with soaking tub sits at the rear of the hall. Two large bedrooms, 2 smaller bedrooms, a shared full bath and ample closets occupy the top floor.The one-bedroom garden apartment offers comfortable quarters and great monthly income, with storage off the entryway, a foyer, living room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen that opens to the garden, full bath and numerous closets.Located on one of Park Slopes most coveted blocks, right near Prospect Park. Also minutes away is Grand Army Plaza and the weekly Saturday Greenmarket, the Brooklyn Museum, Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Library, and diverse shops and restaurants on 7th Avenue. Around the corner are the 2/3/B/Q subway lines. A deeded parking space (not included in the sales price) located just a few blocks away is available for purchase.