$1,670,000

PERFECT HOUSE! PERFECT BLOCK! In Lefferts Manor, it's not very often that one of these neo-classical beauties come on the market-and on such a prime and consistent block. This gorgeous limestone is located in Lefferts Manor, a prestigious section of Historic Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Rich, glamorous and very spacious, this Maple Street address will no doubt create a buzz just as it did when it was on the neighborhood's House and Garden Tour back in 2010. The house was designed in 1909 by Axel Hedman as part of a dynamic row of uniquely constructed two story dwellings over English basements, inspired by the White City Movement of the Chicago World's Fair Columbian Exposition of 1893.

This home is situated in the middle of a picturesque block, where many Hollywood films are made. Marvelous details throughout the house and a grand triple parlor floor with 10 foot high ceilings and lush woodwork take you back in time. But make no mistake, this home is very twenty-first century! The intricately detailed dining room, which spans the full 20 feet width of the house, has a mixed vibe: American Classics, European and Asian-inspired Classics, and an extensive collection of art paintings are statements of elegance. Note the gorgeous drum pendant and the original decorative medallion from which it hangs. Stunning!

Completely updated, the home features a brand new kitchen with a professional Viking Range, granite, custom built-in pantry areas, travertine backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. A lovely new powder room was added to this area. Upstairs on the second floor, there are four bedrooms, two with pass through that still have the original marble sinks. The new contemporary marble bathroom here has a beautiful skylight that illuminates by day, so does the skylight at the top of the stairs. Brace yourself! There is an added bonus on this floor - the lovely 8-windowed sunroom off the master bedroom, gracefully added during the mid-century era. With exposures on two sides, this overly sunlit room is used as an office by day and at sunset, it transforms into a romantic pied a terre.

The elongated staircase is solid as a rock and so are the floors; all original and in very good condition. The basement is a dream come true space. Modern in every sense, its open concept plan offers generous space to expand when the occasion calls. There is also a laundry room with radiant flooring, and a beautiful bathroom on this level as well as storage. The rear South-facing garden, trimmed in blue stoned slate, and a surrounding border with perennials and flowering annuals, is cozy and welcoming.

This is an extraordinary home with a fresh up-to-the-minute approach to modern living in a wonderful community with superb townhouses, convenient shopping and excellent transportation (Q, B, S, 2, 5). Five-minutes to Prospect Park, Botanic Garden, new Lakeside Center, Carousel and Zoo, and a half-mile away from world-class Brooklyn Museum!