152 Stratford Road

Prospect Park South, 布鲁克林, NY 11218

Unlock the grand potential of 152 Stratford Rd, a stately residence with remarkable architectural integrity! This expansive home boasts abundant windows, large bedrooms, three full and two half bathrooms, and impressive high ceilings that fill the space with natural light. Envision your dream home by bringing in your designer to personalize and modernize this gem to reflect your unique taste.

Nestled in the enchanting Prospect Park South, 152 Stratford Road can offer year-round luxury both indoors and outdoors. Developed circa 1900 as Brooklyn's elegant first "suburb in the city," this neighborhood is beautifully preserved by its Landmarked status. Enjoy the scenic green spaces of Albemarle Road, mansion-like homes, century-old trees, and well-tended gardens. The convenience of private driveways and nearby subway access seamlessly connects you to the rest of Brooklyn, NYC, and beyond.

This light-filled, three-story home provides ample space, beginning with a welcoming front porch perfect for casual neighborly interactions, family gatherings, and social events. The house's exterior is distinguished by columns, raised dormers, and an original triangular portico. Impressive vintage oversized front doors open into a spacious foyer featuring 10 ft. ceilings and original hardwood floors. The foyer, flanked by the living and dining rooms, sets a grand stage for the home's potential.

The 15 x 32 ft. living room is expansive and versatile, ideal for adding a fireplace and grand piano or hosting a pool table and card games. Virtually staged to showcase its possibilities, the living room seamlessly transitions into the formal dining room, perfect for special family dinners, holiday gatherings, and elegant dinner parties. The eat-in kitchen offers potential for expansion into the den, creating an open kitchen perfect for entertaining. Both the kitchen and den lead to individual decks with stairs to the fenced backyard, making it a perfect gathering place in good weather.

The stairway ascends to the upper two floors, featuring seven full bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and an additional half bathroom, all windowed. The south-facing primary bedroom has lovely light through triple bay windows and boasts an ensuite windowed bathroom. Two king-sized front bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bathroom, while a smaller fourth bedroom offers two exposures. Many of the bedrooms have been virtually staged to highlight their possibilities.

The third floor houses an enormous front room spanning the entire width of the house. This versatile flex room can serve as a large guest room, playroom, media room, teen retreat, or any other purpose you desire. It features multiple windows, a large walk-in closet, and an additional windowed closet. Two additional bedrooms on this floor currently serve as a closet and an office, and another windowed full bathroom completes the third floor. Don't miss the interior stained glass window, relocated from an upstate church, adding unique charm.

Located between Beverley Road and Church Avenue, this home offers access to numerous amenities and attractions. Cortelyou Road features a year-round Farmers Market, Flatbush Food Coop, Mimi's Hummus, The Castello Plan, Lea and Sweet Lea, bars, flower shops, and more. Church Avenue tempts residents with nearby dining options such as Wheated, Am Thai, Der Pioneer, Cinco de Mayo, and Werkstatt, just a block away. The Lofty Pigeon, an independent bookstore, is also nearby. Additionally, veterinarians are conveniently located on both Cortelyou Road and Church Avenue.

Just a few blocks away are Prospect Park, the Parade Grounds, and the Prospect Park Tennis Center, providing ample recreational opportunities. Make 152 Stratford Road your home and enjoy all the charm and convenience this desirable location has to offer.