Grand home on Ocean Avenue in the Historic Landmark Section of Ditmas Park. Awaits a buyer ready to restore this magnificent home to its true glory. Built in 1899; designed by architect George Palliser.
According to the Landmarks Commission: “Two-story and attic residence; brick siding with stone lintels; full-height monumental templefront; Corinthian pilasters; pedimented tympanum with Palladian window; modillion blocks and dentil moldings in cornice; hip roof with pedimented dormers; curved one-story projecting bay in the center of front facade articulated by Ionic columns and topped by balustrade railing; segmental-arched doorway opening. Corinthian columns of temple front replaced by square piers; entrance altered. Colonial Revival, with a huge two-story portico and four square columns, along with a projecting rounded bay window on the first-floor porch, sheltered by the overhanging portico.”
This home is about 6,000 square feet and includes many original details, including four fireplaces — two wood-burning and two gas mantels. The original grand staircase features three different spindles types. Large stained glass windows flank the landing.
Grand first floor with large parlor, library, formal dining room and a kitchen waiting to be designed, with roughed out maids’ loft.
Second floor includes four large bedrooms, original wood doors, and original full bathroom with mosaic tile border.
Third floor has two bedrooms and billiard room.
Roof is slate with copper valles.
Carriage House in the rear
Home needs a full restoration and awaits the special buyer destined to fall in love and give this gem the TLC it deserves.
CASH BUYER – bring your contractor and Architect.
Qualified Buyers by appointment only.
| Neighborhood: | Ditmas Park | ||
| Price: | $2,850,000 | Lot Size: | 60' x 131' |
| Year Built: | 1899 | Driveway: | yes |
| Rooms: | 13 | Garage: | Yes - Carriage House |
| Bedrooms: | 7 | Taxes: | $5,515. |
| Bathrooms: | Basement: | Yes | |
| House Size: | 40' x 47' | ||