51 Midwood Street

Grand 1 Family in Lefferts Manor. Designed by William M. Miller and built by William A.A. Brown in 1898, 51 Midwood St, a deeded single family home, is one of the first buildings in what has become the Prospect-Lefferts Gardens Historic District. A fine example of neo-Renaissance style architecture, the home exemplifies the perfect union of Old World incomparable detail, lovingly restored, and craftsmanship with up-to-date amenities and conveniences. This grand home spans 3,956+ sq ft over 4 floors, featuring 6 bedrooms with generous closets and 2.5 baths (plumbing intact for 3rd), 7 decorative mantles (some with intricately carved oak), original built-ins, oak shutters, wainscoting, skylights, parquet floors. The triple parlor is a showpiece, serene and perfectly laid out for entertaining; currently used as a living room, reading den and formal dining room with comfortable built-in seating overlooking the garden. Central to this floor is a grand turned oak staircase with arches and chinoise lattice work. The garden level has a front study/guest room with built-in oak breakfront, a huge chefs eat-in kitchen that has 2 separate seating areas with white cabinets, glass mosaic backsplash, granite counters, top of the line stainless appliances, a pantry, gas burning fireplace flanked by custom built-ins and tilework. Gracious French doors lead into an inviting landscaped garden. A spacious remodeled windowed bathroom with double sink, steam shower and washer/dryer completes this level. Conveniently located near Prospect Park, Botanic Gardens, Zoo, multiple subway options, Kings Theater, as well as the established and new amenities on Flatbush Ave, this jewel in the historical Lefferts Manor community welcomes you.