510 12th Street #0

Welcome to your new home--510 12th Street, a beautiful 3 story landmarked brownstone on a charming tree-lined block just steps from Prospect Park. Built in 1898 and situated on a 20.08 x 100 foot lot with a facade composed of greenstone, limestone and brownstone, this beautiful residence has been maintained and updated over the years keeping many original period details including floral plaster moldings, pocket doors, tiled fireplace mantels, wainscoting, Jefferson pocket shutters, tin ceilings and cherry, oak and mahogany staircases connecting all three floors. The restored forecourt has a working gaslight and steps leading to the original front doors with beveled glass into the vestibule. Enter the expansive front living area with gracious 10 ft. ceilings, original plaster medallions and 3 bay windows with original cherry moldings and pocket shutters. The rear of the Parlor Floor contains the large Master bedroom and lovingly restored bath. This floor can easily be converted back to the home's main living space. The double vestibule of the Garden Floor includes an additional storage area under the front steps. Oak pocket doors lead into your large living room with wainscoting, a beautiful working fireplace surrounded by original glazed tile and an oak mantle. The open, contemporary style kitchen flows seamlessly into a dining area facing out onto the 20' x 43' patio/garden. There is also a powder room, two closets and separate laundry/mud room. The third floor, previously used as a rental apartment, has original tin ceilings, 2/3 Bedrooms, a dressing area, large living area and 4 windows across the front of the house, 2 fireplaces with original tiles and mantles that can be restored to working order, kitchen, bathroom and 2 stained glass skylights. The backyard Garden boasts a large seating area as well as plantings, mature specimen trees and a winding path area, all bathed in Southwestern light.The Cellar provides ample storage, work/office space, all mechanicals {top of the line Burnham Boiler, AO Smith Water Heater} and meters. This home is conveniently located right off of Prospect Park West, inviting you to enjoy all that Park Slope living has to offer. It is just around the corner from P.S. 107, only a few blocks from the Prospect Park YMCA and close to the F & G train lines.