2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Showing by appointment this Sunday, November 9th.Few could anticipate when this home was commissioned by William Reynolds in 1903, that it would retain all of its special charm and be so thoughtfully enhanced by its two most recent owners. For location, detail and condition, this 2nd Street park block home could no better define the ultimate Brooklyn lifestyle.The finer points of this residence are truly spectacular, including the beautiful double parlor with period details leading to a formal dining room with similar appointments, wonderful original china cabinet and adjoining light-filled conservatory overlooking the private Japanese inspired garden. Off this room is the most special private terrace constructed of Minton tile, one of a variety of features that make this townhouse so special.The renovated gourmet eat-in kitchen, perfectly located on the garden floor, provides new high-end stainless steel appliances, an oversized center island and a substantial sitting area overlooking the garden. There is a fully renovated bath on this floor with stall steam shower, large family room with pine floor, mantle and perfectly located guest bedroom or office.On the third floor of this home (currently used as the master suite) you will find a rare Victorian inglenook/sitting area and two spacious rooms with abundant closet/storage space. This floor leads out to a newly decked south-facing terrace with wonderful views of the townhouse gardens. There is a renovated bath more in keeping with the period details of this special home.The top floor provides and additional three bedrooms and wonderfully stylized custom bath with cool white subway tile and marble accents.The rarest feature is the three separate and distinct outdoor spaces so unusual for any townhouse, especially one on a coveted park block.All of the mechanicals are turnkey and the home offers two-zone central air and central heating.Rush to this special gem; showings by appointment only.