25 Eighth Ave. #6

The Montauk Club, established in 1891 as a private men’s club was inspired by the 15th century Ca d’Oro on the Grand Canal in Venice. We learn from the Park Slope Historic Designation Report of 1973 that the Montauk Club was one of the first men’s clubs to extend the use if its facilities to women. This explains the historical curiosity today of the separate ladies’ entrance to the left of the main entrance. Through this entrance, ladies could ascend to the dining room floor without passing through the main lobby. It is through this same entrance that we ascend by elevator to this spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bath duplex with excellent light and views. A library niche is found upon entering the unit. Passing the den/media room, one immediately feels at home in the light-flooded living room/dining room, complete with wood-burning fireplace. There is an adjacent but separate well-appointed cherry kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. The upper floors offer 2 large bedrooms (each with a walk-in-closet) and an office. Three baths, central air, laundry and lovely Plaza views complete the scene. This wonderful apartment in this magnificent landmark is just steps from the 2 and 3 trains, Prospect Park and the Saturday Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza. A short walk in one direction takes you to the Brooklyn Public Library, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the Brooklyn Museum of Art. A short walk in the other direction takes you to the Q and B trains and all the shopping and restaurants of 7th and 5th Aves. What an opportunity!