452 Marlborough Road

Welcome home to this picture perfect, two family, fully detached, Ditmas Park beauty, just one block off Cortelyou with parking! At 3716 sq ft this home is both sizable and manageable, offering a spacious three or four bedroom, two bath owner's duplex on the top two floors, and a one bedroom rental on the first floor with an option to finish out the full height, windowed basement for increased rental income, or the owner's personal use (as it has a separate entry from the backyard).Upon approaching the home, lush landscaping, including a beautiful willow tree, leads you towards the inviting wrap around porch, a perfect respite at the end of a busy day. Once inside, one instantly appreciates all of the pristine original details including several stunning stained glass windows, original banister and newel posts, wainscoting, plaster ceilings, picture railings, molding and casing. In addition, original inlaid hardwood floors, in impeccable condition, are found throughout both units. The center staircase and 23 foot width of the home allows for oversized rooms throughout the upper duplex, including an impressively scaled second floor living room with a lovely bay window framed by two stained glass windows, streaming with glistening morning light. A large and open kitchen/dining room shares the floor, as does a bonus room nestled between the two, which could be used as a den, home office, playroom or 4th bedroom. Upstairs, all three bedrooms are of good size, particularly the oversized master bedroom.Downstairs the rental is comprised of a spacious living room accented by a bay window to one side and archway opening up to the dining room on the other. The windowed kitchen features stainless steal appliances and the oversized bedroom has excellent closet space. The well cared for home has seen numerous improvements, including mini split A/C systems throughout the 1st and 2nd floors, a new boiler, oil tank and hot water heater in 2015, a new roof in 2012 and exterior painting in 2016. The 40X100 foot lot includes a large, shaded and landscaped backyard as well as a garage and shared driveway.