236 Stratford Road

Brooklyn Curb Appeal! Own one of the most photographed houses in the neighborhood! This handsomely renovated two family home is well-appointed on a prime block in Ditmas Park. The property has great rental income potential or can easily be converted and used in its original layout as a single-family. The stunning, newly renovated exterior features cedar siding and an Ipe porch, while the foyer has a tiger oak staircase, wainscot paneling and all of its original stained glass windows. First floor unit hosts a beautiful, working fireplace in the living room. Currently used as a two bedroom unit, this attractive floor plan has many options for future use. Presently, the front room serves as a bedroom but can be converted back to a living space. Renovated kitchen has a door to the back deck for easy, outdoor entertaining. The spacious dining room has southern exposures with three bay windows allowing gorgeous natural light. The renovated bathroom has beautiful, bright tiles, a bathtub and shower and a sizable amount of storage space just outside in the hallway. Back room functions as the second bedroom but could be converted to a study or a TV room. The second and third floor make up the second unit with up to 5 bedrooms depending on how you choose the layout. There is an eat-in kitchen with two exposures, an updated bathroom with window and five other rooms all with hardwood floors and original doors. If used as a one family, the second floor has 4 bedrooms. Third floor is comprised of a large, open room, a bathroom with a shower stall and an additional bedroom. Large backyard has gorgeous landscaping along the perimeter and two gates on each side of the house for privacy. The two-car garage is now being used as a music studio and has heating and cooling, oak floors and skylights. This unique space could be converted to a yoga studio, art studio or another outdoor entertainment area. The driveway currently holds two cars but could be extended to hold more. Located on a "named" street one block from all of the shopping and dining on Cortelyou Road, this property is conveniently a few short blocks to the Beverly Road Q train station and two blocks to the Parade Ground section of Prospect Park.