197 8th St Brooklyn, NY 11215

CONTRACT SIGNED, OPEN HOUSE CANCELED. Country charm meets City convenience! Finally, the tranquil charm of a country house with an enchanting garden with all the convenience of city living. Located on one of the most beautiful blocks of the Gowanus, 197 8th street has been lovingly maintained by the same family for over 20 years. Upstairs, a charming 3 bedroom and 1.5 bath owner's duplex with a private deck awaits. Downstairs, the sweet 1 bedroom and 1 bath unit has served a high income producing Airbnb. This gracious house possesses a warmth that is hard to find amongst newer construction. Beautiful light flows through the living spaces by virtue of north and south exposures. The expansive backyard with its lush, mature plantings and trees is a gardener's paradise. Prewar details such as the working wood burning fireplace in the upper duplex and the original china nook set into the walls of the rental apartment awaits you in this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. With solid mechanicals, you could live in this home as is, update and maintain it as a two family, or combine it into a lovely single family. With approximately 1,400 sq ft of additional buildable FAR, the possibilities are endless with this lovely home. Located on a block finalist for the ?Greenest block of Brooklyn? and to Park Slope's famed 5th Avenues amenities, Gowanus' excellent 3rd Avenue nightlife and restaurants as well as Whole Foods, this home is nestled amongst everything you need. One block from R/G/F Trains and 2 stops from Atlantic Terminal with access to every train and 20 minutes from Manhattan. Don't miss your chance to own in one of the best neighborhoods in Brooklyn. Call today!