A page-turner

With the density and richness of a leather-bound volume, pretty Park Slope’s tree-lined streets are a nest of copious cafés and quaint shops. And fittingly, Prospect Park Overlook is just as well-read, with ample bookshelves, and a choice between soft sofas and wicker chairs atop which to thumb through. And while you’d be forgiven for getting lost in its plentiful tomes and artful objects, with renowned Prospect Park just across the street, here the narrative possibilities are endless.

Family plot

Your book-smart hosts have enjoyed ten years at Prospect Park Overlook, spending many a day indulging in family trips to the library, the zoo, and the temptingly close park.

Nook binding

The open-plan living room is where the tale might begin, around a glass-topped coffee table that was a door, once upon a time. French windows illuminate the polished wooden dining set, and from here you can spot the beech kitchen, its granite-topped island poised for languid mornings.

The children’s rooms are stocked with a rainbow of soft toys and books for the younger set, and the master bedroom holds a small library covering everything from art to law. Make your selection and head for the marble-trimmed bath tub for an indulgent afternoon, or follow the sun’s rays to vibrant Prospect Park.