Park Slope

Located only a stone's throw to Prospect Park on a picturesque Park Slope block, 918 President was built in 1899 by Brooklyn architect Patrick Sheridan. This sprawling 5 floor brownstone is one in a row of fourteen on a predominately brownstone block. Entering up the L shaped stoop into the parlor floor, you are greeted by a warm foyer with original detail and a pier mirror. The grand living room is complete with huge bay windows and a massive original wooden mantel with a built-in full size mirror. A formal dining room sits in the middle of the floor with a large south facing window letting in plenty of natural sunlight and carved mahogany built-ins. The entire floor has new intricately designed floors that are as beautiful as the original. Between the living room and dining room, is a strategically located powder room. In the extension, is a very large kitchen, complete with a stained glass skylight, hardwood floors, south and west facing windows and a built in leather banquette with seating for 10. A Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Gaggenau oven, farm sink and all the cabinet space you could possibly need is provided by this lovely kitchen. Soapstone counters and custom cabinetry make it a warm and spacious gathering place. The entire floor above the parlor was designed to be a luxurious master suite. The bedroom, with its gracious proportions, has a three sided bay window as well as a fourth window, all with original pocket shutters. There is ample room for a king size bed with space left over for sitting chairs and armoires. Connecting the bedroom to the en-suite bathroom is a pass-through outfitted with a walk-in closet on one side and ample closet space on the other. The spacious master bathroom, which has its own large room at the rear of the floor, has a glass enclosed shower and a separate luxurious claw foot soaking tub, as well as beautiful tile work throughout.The third floor of this massive brownstone has two large bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The bedroom in the front of the house has beautiful original pocket shuttered windows. Both bedrooms have walk-in closets. This floor also houses the separate laundry room, which is entered from the hallway and has a Whirlpool washer and dryer and built in shelving.The fourth floor is large and loft like with a full bath, oak herringbone floors and four skylights which drench the space with natural light. Currently used as a children's play space and an additional bedroom, this floor has endless possibilities. Potential uses include a media room, a guest suite, an artist's studio, a gym, or a serene yoga studio. The garden floor is set up as a very well-maintained separate floor-through two bedroom rental unit with private access to the backyard. As a legal two family, you can keep this floor as an income-generating rental or it can be delivered vacant and easily restored to a one family house without damaging any of the original detail. The lovely garden is south facing and paved with blue stones. It is a serene, enclosed space and perfect for enjoying the outdoors.With beautifully maintained and restored original detail encompassing every floor of this house, it is sure to make a lovely home for the right buyer. The renovation in 2003 not only restored its beauty, it also included a thorough and careful replacement of all the mechanical systems. Some highlights of that are a 5 zone central air system, new windows, new hardwood floors, new electrical, new roof and new heating system; no expense was spared to create this beautiful Park Slope mansion.