428 8th Street

428 8th Street, Park Slope BrooklynNestled on arguably the sweetest block in the Slope, you will find this spectacular 20 foot wide 2 family renovated Brownstone. This gracious home was built in 1901 and a full restoration and renovation was completed in 2004. Currently laid out as a garden level one bedroom apartment and an owners duplex residing on the parlor and 3rd floor. The North facing front parlor is appointed with the original parquet flooring while Jefferson shutters dress the windows. There are handsome plaster moldings on the ceilings and the original leaded glass windows. The centerpiece of the room is the wood-burning fireplace adorned by a glorious marble mantel from Belgium. Decorative solid wood pillars purchased in New Orleans decorate the custom millwork in the front parlor that houses books and artworks delightfully accented by hand-carved Spanish doors. The back Parlor was converted to a chef's kitchen with spectacular red lacquer cabinets, stone counters and chefs grade appliances. The kitchen gazes over the South facing garden complete with lovely plantings and just the right amount of privacy provided from an enormous and glorious Oak tree. On the upper levels find a master suite complete with a sitting room as well as a guest room and a study. The two spa like windowed bathrooms feature luxurious radiant floor heating. This home is located just one block from lovely Prospect Park as well as all the good shopping and dining the South Slope has become known for. Less than 1/2 a block away you will find the F train and the 7th Avenue bus too. Improvements to the home include all new electrical, all new plumbing, new boiler, new water heater and new kitchens and bathrooms.