Right on Prospect Park's doorstep, on one of the most coveted blocks in Park Slope, this idyllic Arts and Crafts-style townhouse is waiting for you at 614 Third Street. Built in 1910 by famed architects Mann & MacNeille as part of the second small batch of highly desirable new 2-family houses (the first is in the Crown Heights Historic District), each of these attractive, pioneering townhomes consisted of discrete upper and lower duplexes. Called Kinko Houses in a nod to developers Kings and Westchester Land Company, these radically different homes included completely separate entrances for each duplex and were beloved for their quality craftsmanship, luxurious features, and unbeatable locations. At 20' wide, 614 Third Street is a stunning example of its kind. Elaborate brickwork details the facade and the two separate entrances still lead to each of the sprawling duplexes. It has been impeccably restored to its early Craftsman glory throughout rich oak floors, wide doorways, and high ceilings, enhanced by intricate crown molding, high paneled wainscoting, and decorative fireplaces but with all the convenience and ease of modern amenities. By design, each duplex unit has its own front door and house number, stairway, porch, and connection to the English cellar. Inside, each 3-bed/1.5-bath unit is carefully laid out to maximize space and family life. Oversized windows along two exposures lend a golden glow of natural light to nearly every room. The top level of both duplexes is a sanctuary, where three large bedrooms look out over the tree-lined street or the landscaped backyard, completed by the full bathroom and ample closet space. Both lower levels have a spacious entertainment area the grand living room with its adjacent guest half-bath leads to a self-contained formal dining room. The renovated kitchens are airy and welcoming, designed with plenty of cabinet and counter space, and a dishwasher and laundry alcove with in-unit washer/dryer make every day life a breeze. The lower duplex enjoys access to the fully landscaped private backyard with a towering tree and stone patio, while the upper duplex has rooftop garden access with gorgeous views of the Park both make the perfect places to relax or dine al fresco. This is a rare opportunity to own one of these historic homes keep the original, revolutionary 2-family model or join your units together into a spacious single family home. Don't miss out on this perfect pre-war townhouse just moments from Prospect Park and all the best of Brooklyn!
