Property Description for 140 Stratford Road
Welcome to 140 Stratford Road. A large dreamy front porch complete with a swing invites you into this charming 1910 home. In the Prospect Park South historic district this Colonial Revival style home retains its original gracious center double door entry. Boasting a fantastic 3000 (approx) square feet of living space, this warm and inviting home shows off abundant original details including stunning plaster moulding, lovely inlaid wood floors, elegant coffered ceiling, pocket doors and stained glass. Whether you prefer cozy winter nights spent in front of the wood burning fireplace or entertaining family and friends in the generously sized dining room, this house delivers.The eat in kitchen features wood cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. A fantastic original built- in pantry provides extra storage.Convenient main floor powder room and main floor laundry. The large back deck and garden off the kitchen provides wonderful space for summer gatherings ,barbecues, growing vegetables, or just relaxing with a tall iced tea. There is a wooden basketball court for shooting hoops.On the second floor there are four spacious sunny bedrooms and a large original bathroom.The master bedroom is flooded with light by a three sided bay window and has an en suite bath with shower.The third floor affords privacy for more bedrooms, home office or guest rooms.Additional 1200 sq foot cellar offers great finishing potential Mechanicals and roof are in good condition. New boiler and new hot water heater. To provide comfort and added savings, in wall insulation has been added through out.Private Driveway can accommodate 2 cars Just a few blocks to the Beverly Road or Church Ave Q/B subway line, the BM3/4 express buses and to Prospect Park and Cortelyou Road Sunday farmers market. You will be kept engaged and busy by the constantly growing number of services and restaurants on Cortelyou Road and Church Ave, including Lea, The Farm on Adderley, The Castello Plan, Connecticut Muffin, Wheated and the Flatbush Food Co-op.