This home is on the market for the first time in twenty-nine years. The home has been newly painted and has an updated feel. 199 Lafayette Street is in the heart of the Historic Country Club neighborhood. It boasts the elegance and luxury of a bygone era. Built by talented craftsmen with impeccable attention to detail, to include crown moldings, leaded glass windows, inlaid floors, beautiful built-in bookcases, French doors and bay windows. Each room was thoughtfully designed for gracious living, flow and function. The living room has four French doors, a wood burning fireplace and opens to both the formal dining room and a screened-in porch to while away evenings. The dining room has a large bay window and a silver closet. The Sun Room has an abundance of windows that overlook the garden and a morning patio. The screened-in porch is a surprising amenity and is a pleasure to while away the hours with a book in hand. The kitchen is complete with a large Butler's Pantry with glass front cabinets, drawers galore and an original tin sink. The breakfast room overlooks the west patio. The home has both a front staircase and a back staircase. On the second floor, the primary bedroom suite has three large windows, an office, two closets and bathroom. There are three additional bedrooms, one with a gas fireplace that is used as a study. There is one more office and an additional bathroom. The third floor has a large bonus room that can be a retreat for children or a bedroom. There are two additional bedrooms and two bathrooms. The basement has a recreation room, laundry, a garden room, wine room, bathroom and fabulous storage. The gardens are delightful. While formal in design they provide an urban sanctuary. There is a pergola for dining, an intimate patio for breakfast and perennials that bloom all summer long. Above the garage is a carriage house with a living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. 199 Lafayette is truly a remarkable property.