26 Irvington Place

STRONG & SERENE. Located on a quiet cul de sac in Fiske Terrace-Midwood Park, this three story home solidly stands tall and majestic. Designed by Benjamin Driesler and built in 1904 in an altered Colonial Revival style, this brick facade, wood frame home greats you with a wrap around porch, two car garage and long driveway. The well maintained interior keeps most of the original detail and layout intact. The double parlor and bays give light to the north and east while the tall ceilings in the foyer and formal dining room give way to western light. The large kitchen affords enough space to eat in on the days you don't want to formally dine. The private, south facing yard is surrounded by trees and yet remains pleasantly cool. The second floor is accessible by front and back stairs and has three bedrooms, three baths and an enclosed porch that is now being used as a home office. The third floor has two large bedrooms and a full bath. Light abounds throughout the home while keeping a strong sense of intimacy and quietude. Closetry and storage is plentiful on all floors, especially in the finishes basement. This testament to Old World building techniques is close to Newkirk Plaza's Q & B trains, the amenities on Foster and Newkirk Aves, and a few blocks from Cortelyou Road and Prospect Park.