169 Prospect Place,
Brooklyn,
NY
11238
169 Prospect Place is a handsome 20' wide by 47' deep townhome that sits on one of Prospect Heights's coveted 131' deep lots. Timeless grandeur blends with modern conveniences in this sprawling home, which is currently configured as a grand scale owner's upper triplex and a garden level one-bedroom apartment with home office. The home has been thoughtfully renovated in a way that blends perfectly preserved original details such as marble mantlepieces, parquet and inlaid flooring, exquisite mahogany woodwork, full height pocket doors, and decorative plaster moldings. Modern upgrades include: integrated central air throughout the entire home, chef's grade kitchen with hood that vents out, and side by side washer/dryer that also vent out. There is also a powder room tucked away under the Parlor stairs for use when entertaining. The Parlor floor has soaring 12' ceilings and offers a seamless flow into the large eat in kitchen where there is direct access onto the back deck which overlooks the impressive, lush 80-foot-deep backyard. Appreciate the lofty flow of this level or divide it up for privacy with the use of the original beautifully preserved pocket doors. There are two mantled fireplaces on this floor. The primary floor has 2 wonderful large bedrooms with original inlayed wood details, molding, 2 original fireplace mantles, a generous pass-through dressing area with sinks (available for re-installation), and a large renovated primary 5 fixture bath. The rear bedroom gets great light and accesses an outdoor balcony. The top floor features two large bedrooms with cedar dressing area in-between, both of which have flexibility of use for bedrooms or home office. There is also another fully renovated bathroom, 2 fireplaces and a washer/dryer. Beautifully preserved oak woodwork continues throughout on the top level. The garden apartment has a renovated kitchen, 2 fireplaces, sitting room and home office (or nursery). The oversized bedroom has a deep walk in closet, and direct access to the garden. 169 Prospect Place is located on one of Prospect Heights's most coveted treelined blocks - with all the conveniences on Vanderbilt Avenue at the corner - home to Michelin star restaurants - Olmstead and Faun to name a few. Additionally there is a plethora of specialty shops such as The Mermaid's Garden, Prospect Butcher Co. and Mille-Feuille Bakery Cafe. You are only a 5- minute walk to Grand Army Plaza which is at the mouth of Prospect Park and also where the famous Saturday Farmers Market is located. Transportation is also seamless with Citi bike and the 2, 3, B and Q subway lines all within minutes of your front door.
