The entrance to this home is graced with a magnificent cherry blossom tree and the garden in the back has a two townhome-wide wisteria that becomes a beautiful canopy all summer long.Enter the first level of the upper duplex and it naturally flows like a one-family home. The sweeping center staircase & spacious landing open it up to an impressive amount of light, air and space. A private deck, off the large eat-in kitchen, has stairs leading to the lower garden.The top floor is a comfortable oasis. The front facing bedroom has built-ins with sconces on either side of the bed and plenty of storage above - running the length of the room. Both bedrooms can fit a king-sized bed, dresser and even a sofa. The center landing has a large renovated bathroom with Jacuzzi tub, washer/dryer, built-ins and skylight to the sun & stars. The lower duplex opens into a spacious living area that could easily be converted to a home office & waiting area for a professional suite. A large bedroom in the rear overlooks the north-facing garden. Downstairs, there is a nicely sized windowed room, a center full bath plus an eat-in kitchen with access to the garden.Enjoy beautiful and original details: tin ceilings, including a rare original medallion, crown molding, and wood & marble mantels. The original wide plank ballast floors throughout are in excellent condition and complement the period ambiance well.Near everything from Union Market to Staubitz Market, as well as Fish Tales, Trader Joe's, Lily, Diane T, Duman Home and more... Currently zoned for P.S. 29 if needed. The F,G train is two blocks away and Citi Bike is around the block. *There is a nesting mourning dove over the front entrance... the owner has not yet entered into a discussion about its vacating.