204 Maple St

Lovingly preserved townhouse overflowing with timeless details!

204 Maple Street is a single family townhouse in the Lefferts Manor Historic District of Prospect Lefferts Gardens.

Step in through the checkered entryway and find yourself at home in this beautifully preserved, solidly constructed home. You are immediately welcomed by old world charms: majestic staircase with original banister & spindles, maple and mahogany hardwood parquet floors, wainscoting, pillars, 10 ft+ parlor floor ceilings, picture frame moldings, and stained-glass skylights.

The spacious living room boasts bay windows and floor to ceiling bookcases and leads to the middle parlor which could serve as a secondary sitting room with its decorative fireplace mantle, built-in cabinets, ambient lights, and built in mirror. Oak pocket doors lead to the impressive South facing formal dining room replete with additional built-in cabinetry, coffered ceiling, and a functional pass-through into the kitchen.

An abundance of storage is found in the kitchen with plenty of shaker style cabinets, built in drawers and wine rack. Updated appliances include dishwasher, gas range, and small under-counter refrigerator. Follow the ceramic tile backsplash and rustic Spanish floor tiling around and out to a sizable deck and into a lush garden.

Peaceful, tranquil gardens (front and backyard) have been designed by certified horticulturists to provide a continuous succession of complimentary foliage, flowers, fragrance, and color that attracts birds, bees and butterflies. (A link to a list and photos of flora in full bloom can be shared) Drip irrigation is installed in the rear garden, with hose access in both front and back, while the deck also provides ample space for entertaining and grilling.

Upstairs on the second floor, four versatile rooms can be laid out in several ways that cater to your needs. The massive primary bedroom features bay windows with seating and further extends into a bonus room, which can serve as a 4th bedroom. An old world dressing area full of storage and charm complete with functional sink basin will lead into the impressive secondary bedroom. A current home office offers serene south facing windows overlooking the backyard. Sun comes in through the sky-lit hallway and additionally into the full bathroom, complete with tub, pedestal vanity, built in medicine cabinet, and classic subway and nautical tiling.

The finished basement offers another full windowed bath, washer & dryer, plenty of room for storage, and can serve as an additional recreation space with egress to both front and rear gardens on this 20.5 X 100 lot.

204 Maple Street sits in bucolic Lefferts Manor Historic District and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

Within a short distance to Prospect Park, Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket, Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Park Zoo, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and the Central Public Library, you have access to many points of attraction. Transportation is accessible to many subway lines: Prospect Park station: B,Q,S with transfer to the 3, 4 and the 2,5 at Sterling Street station. Street parking is better than many parts of the city. A plethora of restaurants, cafes and local businesses can be found along Bedford, Rogers and Nostrand Ave within close proximity to your new home.