Relish the historic elegance of this meticulously restored, with all new mechanicals, 5-story townhouse in prime Park Slope brimming with charm and original details. Boasting a stunning brownstone fa ade, magnificent cornice and striking architectural details is a one of a kind 5,600 square foot 2-family property complete with a private rear yard, and full basement. With 7 bedrooms (one a library), 6 full and 2 half baths, the grand residence affords expansive living and great versatility for the buyer's needs. A wonderful 4-story owner's unit sits atop a spacious garden level apartment which can be rented out or enjoyed with the rest of the house for fabulous single-family living. Beautiful interiors are graced by exquisite elements like high airy ceilings with intricate period designs, bayed windows with stained glass accents, rich hardwood floors, extensive woodwork, trim and moldings throughout, a gorgeous restored original staircase, 8 fireplaces (7 natural gas, 1 decorative), original light fixtures and more. Ascend the stately front stoop to the parlor floor, an entertainer's dream with a large parlor/living room, formal dining room and cook's kitchen - all enhanced by fireplaces, as well as a guest powder room. From the kitchen, stairs lead down to the lovely rear yard. Level two presents a fireside primary bedroom with en-suite bath, second bedroom and full hall bath; and the fourth and fifth floors provide additional sleeping quarters along with a library. On the garden level is a living room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen, bedroom with backyard access, and 1.5 baths. The full cellar has a generous open layout that can serve multiple purposes, and a huge windowed storage room. This home also features 5-zone heating and air conditioning, radiant heat floors in the extensions and each bathroom, a built in outdoor gas grill, and 2 laundry rooms (on the first and fifth floors). Heightening the allure of this extraordinary home is its coveted location on tree-lined 8th Avenue, steps from prized Prospect Park. Here you're very close to the Grand Army Plaza weekly farmers market, the Brooklyn Library, Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the shops and restaurants on vibrant 7th Avenue, subway and bus transportation, plus many other conveniences.