315 Garfield Pl

315 Garfield Place is a 26.9' wide regency style mansion designed in 1892 by legendary architect, C.P.H. Gilbert. Located on one of the most exquisite blocks in Park Slope and just steps from Prospect Park. The integrity and provenance of this brownstone is enhanced by its lineage of having just 3 owners in its 126 year history. <BR><BR>This meticulously renovated and restored 6,800 square foot, five story home offers tremendous light throughout the day, 7 well-proportioned bedrooms, 7 full bathrooms, 7 fireplaces which can be restored to wood burning, and a landscaped garden. Enter through the marble tiled foyer and find the elegant parlor awash with light from the bay windows. An adjoining library, paneled in original African knotty pine, offers a quiet place to read and reflect. From there you are swept into the formal dining room with a glass encased bayed breakfast alcove overlooking the garden below. The stateliness of this level is completed by a butler's kitchen and the old world luxury of a dumbwaiter. <BR><BR>The recently renovated garden level, with separate entrance, has one bedroom and two full bathrooms. The rift and quarter sawn oak herringbone floors have soothing dual zoned radiant heat. The expansive eat-in kitchen features Wolf, Sub Zero, and Miele appliances, plus a walk thru pantry that opens to the large family room. <BR><BR>Additional features include breathtaking original pattern hardwood floors, stained glass skylight over the double wide staircase, meticulously restored original windows with brass weather stripping and re-glazing with antique glass, Waterworks fixtures in all bathrooms, new electric and plumbing systems, new central air conditioning and heating system, new brownstone façade and hand restored rear façade brickwork. Additional F.A.R. is available for the possibility of a roof top conservatory . <BR><BR>Park Slope is known for its beautiful tree-lined streets and historic townhouses for which 315 Garfield Place is exemplary. The allure of the neighborhood lies in its many attractions, such as The Brooklyn Museum, The Botanical Gardens and is home to some of Brooklyn's best restaurants, unique shops and independent boutiques. Prospect Park with its 585 acres offers everything from farmers markets to free concerts in the summer, and ice skating and sledding in the winter.