This historic home is located on one of the most desirable streets in Brooklyn on Marlborough rd & Albemarle Road.
This Colonial Revival-style home was designed by architects Robert Bryson and Carroll Pratt, both of whom designed numerous homes in Prospect Park South.
The two-story front porch has fluted Ionic columns, large Palladian dormer, and one-story entrance portico with Doric columns. The portico cornice is decorated with an unusual Gothic form.
This gracious home has 18 rooms, 8 gas and wood-burning fire places, with their original ornate mantels and original decorative dental and ornate moldings. There are leaded and stained glass windows throughout the house.
The first floor has a double parlor, formal dining room, sunroom, and eat-in kitchen.
The center hall features a large decorative spiral bridal staircase with an original stained glass skylight.
There are two additional bedrooms, each with their own private bathrooms, plus home office that leads to a private porch.
There are walk-in-closets with built-in cabinetry in all the rooms.The home is a legal two family:First floor has a kitchen and dining room. Second floor has a large living room with 7 curved windows with stained glass uppers and a full bathroom.
Third floor has four bedrooms and full bathroom, plus a rooftop deck with amazing treetop views.
Neighborhood: | Prospect Park South | ||
Address: | 1440 Albemarle Rd | ||
Selling Price: | Date Closed: | July 29, 2015 | |
Listing Price: | $2,450,000 | Lot Size: | 100 x 130 |
Year Built: | 1901 | Driveway: | yes |
Rooms: | 18 | Garage: | yes |
Bedrooms: | 8 | Taxes: | $10,081 |
Bathrooms: | 6 | Basement: | Full basement |
House Size: | 48 x 60 |