493 Marlborough Road

This Victorian house in the heart of Ditmas Park has so many wonderful original features & details waiting to be restored to their original condition. Wrap around front porch beckons; enter a spacious foyer embellished with a beautiful stained glass window, and original balustrade and feel at home right away. Parquet and hardwood floors and detailed woodwork abound throughout this cozy home. Pocket doors open from foyer to living room. The bay windows in the living room face west, and another stained glass window faces south. The dining room is perfect for cozy dinner parties boasting a gas burning fireplace which is flanked by built-in bookcases. A large eat-in kitchen, with 2 exposures and a vintage tile floor (see detail photos) and tin ceiling includes original all-wood cabinets reaching to the high ceiling, a dishwasher, and a pantry. A Landing between the first and second floor displays 3 more stained glass windows and can accommodate a window seat. The second floor includes 3 full bedrooms, two of which are connected with a pass through that contains another stained glass window and an original shaving sink. West-facing bay windows let in lots of light in the front bedroom. A charming half bath abuts the full oversized bathroom, which includes a washer and dryer. An exterior stair case leads to a landing between the 2nd and 3rd floors. The top floor has served as a mother-in-law suite but can be reconfigured to fit your needs. This home is waiting on your imagination and some elbow grease. With 11 stained glass windows total and a pantry that could be made into a half bath, this house has scads of potential. Shared driveway & garage.