$2,500,000
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235 Stratford Road

Prospect Park South, Brooklyn | Beverley Road & Cortelyou Road

10 Rooms5 Beds2.5 Baths2,700 Square FeetSingle Family

$2,500,000
floors / apts4 / 1
Lot Size50'x100'
Built Size24'x42'
ZoneR3X
Building TypeTownhouse
RE Taxes$6,806
Price Per SF
$926

This property was sold for $2,500,000 on 09/01/15.

Listing Features

  • Central AC

Outdoor space and views

  • Backyard
  • Frontyard
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Porch

Building Amenities

  • Driveway
  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Laundry Room
  • Second Entry
  • Steam Room
  • Stoop Entry

Property Description for 235 Stratford Road

In a word: Spectacular. This unique, beautifully renovated one family Victorian with a separate artist's studio, is a space to behold. With 4 full floors, 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a fully finished basement, and the separate studio - it is truly a must see property. Meticulously designed and renovated by an international artist/designer, this house is in mint condition providing Victorian splendor with original wraparound porch and beautiful gardens. The old is melded with the new with a wide variety of reclaimed materials providing a taste of two centuries and the luxuries of contemporary living. With artist touches everywhere, this light filled home has multiple windows in every room. This is the house you will want to come home to. As you enter the first floor, you face a beautiful oak stairway, wood floors and stained glass windows. It is a spacious open plan with numerous windows surrounding a huge and gorgeous living room which has exposed brick, parquet floors (mahogany inlay), and a lovely wood burning fireplace with a large bluestone seating bench. The kitchen is spacious and light filled and looks onto the beautiful gardens and studio in the back. It features hemlock floors, exposed beams and ceiling, large Marvin windows on three sides, stainless steel appliances, Caesarstone counters, custom cabinetry cladded in stainless steel and a powder room which was constructed with contemporary fixtures and reclaimed wood. A large glass door leads you from the kitchen to a large backyard with a stone path. Among lush gardens you will find the artist's studio. It has been transformed from the original two car garage into a gorgeous heated studio with cathedral ceilings, skylights, windows and a huge glass wall. The second floor has 4 spacious bedrooms, each have two exposures and a full bath that was custom made with reclaimed wood and vintage tumbled marble. The third floor is a fabulous, spacious and sunny master suite with tall cathedral ceilings, six skylights and six windows. It also has a wet bar, a wine fridge and alcove for a home office. To top it all, it also features a marvelous steam/shower bathroom with glass tiles and cedar benches. The spacious basement has been fully renovated with blue slate tile flooring, exposed brick columns and is a wonderful rec room/home gym. A private driveway and new sidewalks are additional benefits that just add to the glory of this marvelous Victorian. The entire house has been completely renovated and fully insulated. It features a 2 zone HVAC system, new windows, all plumbing and electrical upgraded and all 4 floors have been insulated too. There is nothing to do here but move in. And, it's near all. The Q train is 4 blocks away, accessed via either Beverly or Cortelyou Road stops, it's a short walk to Prospect Park and the Tennis Courts, and it's just down the block from everything happening on Cortelyou Road-including The Farm on Adderley, Lea's, Mimi's, Connecticut Muffin, Sycamore, Qathra Cafe, Purple Yam, Bar Chord, The Flatbush Food Co-op and much, much more.

Building Details for 235 Stratford Road

OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1930
Floors/Apts4/1
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Beverley Rd
0.21 miles
Cortelyou Rd
0.27 miles

Citi Bike

Stratford Rd & Beverley Rd
0.06 miles
Matthews Ct & Coney Island Ave
0.08 miles

Contact Agent

Contact Agent

Carolyn Cedar
Douglas Elliman

Prospect Park South | Brooklyn

Quick Profile

Charming tree-lined blocks, grand homes, and grassy center esplanades - Prospect Park South feels more like a quiet suburb than Brooklyn, the most populated borough in New York City. 

The small landmarked neighborhood in south Brooklyn is bounded by Coney Island Avenue to the southwest, Ocean Avenue to the northeast, Prospect Park to the south, and Beverly Road to the south. 

Don’t let the suburban vibe of Prospect Park South fool you, urban grit awaits you just outside the neighborhood's boundaries. It’s about a 45-minute commute to Manhattan on the B, Q, or F train or a short walk to livelier neighborhoods. Prospect Park South is flanked by Windsor Terrace, Kensington, Ditmas Park, and Flatbush. It’s the best of both worlds. 

The history of the neighborhood starts with its original developer, Dean Alvord. If it wasn’t for his unique vision, Prospect Park South may have never blossomed into what it is today. In 1899 Alvord wanted to take advantage of Brooklyn’s newly created railway system that connected the borough. He purchased farmland and began building the neighborhood, which began as a six-block-by-two-block swatch of land with grand homes. Many of the houses were Victorian-inspired. Alvord marketed the neighborhood as a slice of country in the big city and the rest is pretty much history. 

Prospect Park South is a few blocks bigger these days. Its grand Victorian-style homes still define the neighborhood. Other architectural styles found in the nabe include Colonial, French Revival, and Spanish Mission. Apartments and a few prewar co-ops complete the neighborhood's housing stock. 

There aren’t too many places to shop in Prospect Park South but you might find a few spots in the commercial areas along Coney Island Avenue and Church Avenue. The suburban setting of Prospect Park South is popular with young families, which is why they’ve flocked there for the last decade.

All information furnished regarding property for sale, rental or financing is from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate. For exact dimensions, you must hire your own architect or engineer.
OLR ID: 38076TH