Nestled on a quaint, brownstone-and-tree-lined Park Slope street, 158 Berkeley Place is a renovated prewar townhouse composed of just two units, lending it extreme privacy and charm. Residence #2 (a 2BR+/1.5 bath duplex with a separate windowed enclosed alcove that's perfect for a third bedroom or home office) provides over 1,300 square feet of bright and functional living space. This sunny and elegant apartment spans the house's entire second and third floors has been designed with a meticulous eye, preserving authentic details while incorporating a updated baths, a modern kitchen and energy efficient split-system A/C and heat.
The unit's private parlor entrance features a vestibule (large enough to store bicycles and strollers) and the original grand staircase leading up to a gigantic eat-in-kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances (including dishwasher), an oversized island with breakfast bar, and plenty of space remaining for formal dining and/or seating. The powder room, adjacent to the kitchen, has been decorated with a white-stained wide plank floor tile and white vanity, and behind sliding doors includes a full-size washer/dryer.
Also on the same level, the grand living room off the kitchen has more than enough room for entertaining and boasts a bonus windowed nook perfect for an additional living or work space. Original wooden shutters and stained glass window details add to the old world charm. The living room also provides access to an extra large walk-in storage closet.
On the townhouse's top floor, you'll find two spacious bedrooms, another extra large walk-in storage closet and a full bath. The oversized master bedroom, which has the same gorgeous windows as the living room directly below, also features an original decorative fireplace mantle, plenty of closet space and the aforementioned third bedroom/home office, which can be accessed from the hallway as well.
Located right off Park Slope's bustling 7th Avenue, 158 Berkeley Place is as convenient and exciting as it gets. Nearby attractions and perks include the trendy shops and restaurants of 7th and 5th Avenues, the Park Slope food co-op, CitiBike station a few feet away; a multitude of trains (B/Q/2/3) just blocks away; and, last but not least, the gloriously beautiful and activity-filled Prospect Park.Cats are case-by-case; sorry, no dogs.