243 8th St. 1R

Just in time for grilling and gardening season, on a quiet tree-lined street four blocks from Prospect Park, this beautifully maintained duplex condo with a sun-splashed open floor plan and optional parking spot offers 500 feet of private outdoor space spread across two levels. A legal 1BR with large recreation room, the home is currently set up with an additional three bedrooms and a den on the lower level.

You are welcomed by a private entryway opening to the sizable living room exhibiting elegant Dieter Rams Vitsoe shelving and brightened by a wall of windows. A chef’s playground, the modern designer kitchen boasts a center island that doubles as a workspace and breakfast bar, custom Italian cabinetry, marbled quartz countertops, glass tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, GE Profile oven and microwave, Wolf cooktop and Miele dishwasher.

The adjoining dining room is accented with a contemporary light fixture and a wall of shelves where you can display your prized cookbooks, novels or collectibles. To the rear, overlooking the garden you will find the king-size primary bedroom with dual custom California Closets. An adjacent full bath and expansive walk-in storage closet complete the level.

Descend to the lower level featuring a cozy family room, three additional bedrooms, a full bath with Jacuzzi tub and a laundry room with utility sink. The two rear-facing garden bedrooms