200 Fenimore St

BEAUTIFUL VICTORIAN HOUSE WITH PARKING AND A GREAT GARDEN!
This sunny, renovated 30’ wide 3 story Victorian house has 4 bedrooms, a large landscaped south-facing garden, an inviting front porch, lovely front yard and a finished basement. Situated on a quiet, tree-lined, residential block in historic Prospect Lefferts Gardens, this spacious home has elegant prewar details coupled with the modern luxuries one desires in a home. Between the 2 primary bedroom suites, high ceilings, windowed stairwell, attractive hardwood floors with decorative border, elegant mouldings, central air on the main floor and gas barbeque- this majestic property has it all.
Enter through the front gate and arrive at the large porch that spans the length of the house. Once inside, take your pick of the numerous entertaining rooms to relax and enjoy. There is the living room, with its marble clad wood burning fireplace and original mantle flanked by built-in bookcases, and large window onto the porch, or enjoy the cozy corner north and east facing den or the massive formal dining room with 6 windows, including a gentle bay window, which has access to the dining patio and spacious landscaped garden. Another option is to sit or prepare a meal in the stylish eat-in kitchen with its south-facing windows overlooking the lush garden. Other highlights include a 6 burner stainless stove with grill and double oven, marble countertops, double porcelain farmhouse sink, a substantial butcher block island with seating for 3, Miele dishwasher, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a wine cooler.
The 2nd floor consists of a gracious landing off of which are 3 sizable light-filled bedrooms, 2 linen closets, and a roomy windowed hall bath. The principal bedroom has 4 windows wrapping the southwest corner, a wall of cedar closets and ensuite windowed marble bath with dual sinks, extra-long clawfoot tub, and radiant heated floors. The 2nd bedroom has a bay window wrapping the northwest corner, and the 3rd north and east facing corner bedroom, has a built-in desk and windowed closet! The renovated hall bath has south and east facing windows, dual sinks, large glass steam shower, and separate tub.
The 3rd floor is an amazing expansive lofty light-filled retreat with 3 exposures, currently set up as a huge principal suite (19’6” x 26’2”), but can easily be used as a playroom/studio/etc. Blanketed with east, south, and western exposures, bountiful storage space, a windowed ensuite marble bath with skylight, tub/shower, and a windowed walk-in cedar closet.
A finished basement with washer/dryer, additional half bath and additional storage adds to this wonderful home.
Enjoy sitting on the large front porch with wisteria-covered columns, overlooking the front yard filled with mature plantings, such as a blooming 40 year old rhododendron, or gardening or dining al fresco in the huge south garden, with its fruit trees and lush vegetable, herb, and rose gardens (irrigation system intact). This truly special home is perfectly situated in historic Prospect Lefferts Gardens, near a great selection of popular shops and restaurants, including Gratitude Cafe and Allan’s Bakery, Prospect Park, Prospect Park Tennis Center, The Brooklyn Museum, the farmer’s market, and LeFrak Center at Lakeside.