Property Description

Experience the finest blend of historic character and modern luxury in this impeccably restored and renovated Park Slope 3-story brownstone with a fully finished basement, lovely forecourt, stunning facade and large landscaped rear yard! The beautiful 20'-wide townhouse sits on one of the most coveted blocks in the neighborhood, and is located moments from lush Prospect Park.

Contemporary highlights include a stunning chef's kitchen, elegant bathrooms and updated electric. This gracious home exudes elegance with special elements like gleaming hardwood floors, high ceilings, tasteful moldings, a fireplace flanked by a wall of built-ins, and refined finishes throughout. Oversized windows afford a light-bathed ambience all day.

Entertain with ease on the gracious garden level featuring an open great room adjoining a high-end eat-in kitchen adorned with an abundance of custom cabinetry, Caesarstone countertops, an oversized island, plus high-end appliances including a state of the art Bosch refrigerator and vented Viking range. Sliding glass doors lead out to the fabulous backyard with pretty plantings, paver stones, and lots of room for seating and dining areas. The ground level also presents a convenient half bath.

Up the stoop, the double-door opens to the gracious entry of the stunning parlor level. Tall windows invite warm natural light into the expansive living room with a wood-burning fireplace and a wall of built-ins. The serene primary bedroom overlooks the garden and the gorgeous high-end windowed bath (accessed from both the bedroom and hallway) features a custom vanity and glass-enclosed shower.

The sky lit third floor is occupied by two oversized bedrooms connected by a huge walk-in closet and a third bedroom that can easily accommodate a twin bed, desk and dresser. The immense windowed bathroom boasts a vessel sink and soaking tub. An additional powder room in located in the hall.
The specular renovated basement provides a fourth floor of living space. With 8.5 foot ceilings and natural light this level offers versatility for game, media, gym and work areas. Here as well is a laundry room, and an upscale contemporary full bath.

438 8th Street is ideally located moments to Prospect Park, Harmony Playground, and the Band Shell. Enjoy the wonderful neighborhood restaurants and cafe's including Pasta Louise right on the corner, Provini along 8th Avenue and Fonda and Winner on 7th Avenue. The F/G subway lines and the Park Slope Armory Y are also close by.

Property Features