65 2nd Pl #1

A Renovated Parlor Duplex with Garden in Carroll Gardens Mansion On a quiet, tree-lined block in Carroll Gardens, this 2,600-square-foot parlor duplex occupies the garden and parlor levels of an exceptionally wide and stately brownstone set behind a deep front garden. The apartment is configured with three full bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and several open and airy spaces that will make you want to explore and linger. Coming home to 65 2nd Place you'll have the choice of entering through your own private entrance under the stoop or through the house's main entrance at the top of a tall and extra-wide brownstone stoop, which provides a view of the neighboring gardens up and down bucolic 2nd Place. Entering the parlor floor, where the ceilings soar 14-feet high, feels like stepping into the ballroom or living room of a mansion. Southern light fills the space, highlighting exquisite restored details that include a carved marble mantel, ceiling moldings and a floor-to-ceiling pier mirror. A crystal chandelier anchors the room. To the rear, an oversized chef's kitchen has been fully renovated with new appliances by Thermador and is organized around a large center island with seating. White quartz countertops, glass-front cabinetry and ample storageincluding a double pantryline the space. A wine refrigerator and a stainless-steel sink by Kraus are just a few of the delightful details you'll find here. The kitchen opens to an expansive private deck perched high above a wide landscaped garden below. A coat closet and powder room complete this level. On the garden floor, broad landings create additional usable space for seating or study. Two south-facing bedrooms are positioned toward the front of the house, while a large primary bedroom at the rear includes two closets, one of them a walk-in, and a spa-like en suite marble bath. A second full bath with a soaking tub, as well as a separate laundry room with a full-size Samsung washer and dryer, are also located on this floor. The laundry room steps directly out to the backyard. Enclosed with tall Ipe fencing, the backyard is sun-drenched and expansive, sprawling almost 27 feet across. This wonderfully private refuge is a peaceful oasis from the bustle of Brooklyn, and a perfect place to relax, entertain, barbecue and enjoy everyday life. Downstairs the apartment includes a third level, with an additional 600 square feet of basement space, which is perfect for storage, hobby use, or a ping pong or pool table. The renowned restaurants, boutiques, parks and other amenities of Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill are all close by. The F & G trains are also nearby for a quick commute to Manhattan and anywhere in the city. Come see this rare opportunity to live in a gorgeous sprawling brownstone duplex and make it the next backdrop for your next chapter in Brooklyn.