Built by architect George Chappell in 1896, this four-story Renaissance Revival townhouse at 868 Prospect Place in the Crown Heights North Historic District could easily be a museum piece, with untouched, well-preserved original details throughout its 4,000-square-foot frame. Currently used as a single-family home, the townhouse could also provide rental income with a garden flat and a triplex above. Asking $2,750,000, the home also benefits from one of the neighborhood’s rare extra-long backyards.
At a time when many of the city’s historic dwellings retain few of their period details, this Brooklyn home has remained a testament to a bygone era, while benefiting from the addition of modern upgrades for everyday comfort. Renovated kitchens and bathrooms co-exist within the home’s original layout, with a grand parlor floor served by a spacious kitchen below and wood flooring with inlaid borders throughout the house.
Past a facade of limestone and brick fronted by a curved bay window, a classic stoop brings you to a grand triple-parlor floor. Through mahogany archways, enter the front parlor, framed by wedding-cake plaster ceilings, elegant fretwork and dentil molding, anchored by a large pier mirror.
The central parlor features original built-in bookshelves and a ceramic-tiled mantel. Beneath coffered ceilings, the back parlor holds a gracious living room. A renovated bath serves this floor.
Below on the garden level, a renovated eat-in kitchen has a French bistro vibe. Anchored by a Carrara marble island and a Blue Star range, the kitchen features custom shiplap millwork, quartz countertops, and a subway-tiled backsplash. A full bath is also located on this floor.
Step outside the kitchen into the sunny back garden. The neighborhood’s extra-long lots give you plenty of space for gardening and entertaining. For even more greenery, Brower Park and Prospect Park are within walking distance.
One floor up from the parlor, the primary bedroom spans the width of the home. A seat tucked into the front bay window provides a lovely spot for reading. This elegant suite is served by a dressing room with the original shaving sink and vanity.
A second bedroom looks out over the garden. A renovated full bath serves the bedrooms, accented by a vintage vanity, new hardware, and a glass-enclosed shower.
On the home’s skylit top floor, you’ll find two more bedrooms with treetop views. A renovated full bath serves this floor, and the home’s second kitchen has been retained, allowing for even more flexibility.
[Listing details: 868 Prospect Place by Deborah L. Rieders, Sarah Shuken, Dario Nolfi, Angelina Martinez, Phillip Johnson of The Corcoran Group]
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