57 Marlborough Road

Beautiful and Versatile, 8 Bedroom, 4 Bath, Completely Renovated, Prospect Park South Victorian. Unpack your bags and move right in because ALL OF THE WORK HAS BEEN DONE FOR YOU! From the completely restored exterior and all new infrastructure to the carefully restored, stunning original detail ~ this sprawling 4000+ Sq Ft home offers enough space for everything from Living and Working to Remote schooling of your kids or multi generational living. The pristine curb appeal of the completely restored exterior and new stone pathway and steps make a great impression as you approach, and are only the first clue to the love and care that has been invested in this home. The generous entry foyer welcomes you into the inviting open plan of the huge double parlor that is a showcase of original architectural detail including stained glass, leaded glass built-ins, pocket doors, parquet floors, coffered ceilings, wainscoting and more. Soaring 10 foot Ceilings and two bays of three windows that fill the room with natural light enhance the experience of abundant open, airy space for living and entertaining. The enchanting formal dining room with the original decorative mantel has accommodated more than 15 people for Holiday celebrations and flows seamlessly into a TRUE chef's kitchen. Designed and equipped to satisfy the needs of a professional chef—or regular folk who have a hankering to cook at that level, the efficient kitchen design satisfies all of a chefs requirements: Eliminate physical steps. Check. Think about your kitchen stations. Check. Get your flow right. Check. Equip your stations. Check. Master your food Storage. Check! Designer kitchen finishes include ample custom painted wood cabinetry, Granite countertops, 5 burner electrolux range, Whirlpool Gold refrigerator and dishwasher. Off of the kitchen is a sunny Breakfast room, clearly the hub of the Parlor floor, with a corner table with banquette seating and a built in buffet with additional counter and storage space. There is also a convenient half bath. If it is dining al fresco or outdoor gatherings you crave, the completely enclosed, sprawling backyard with a big expanse of grass and hardscape is the perfect private oasis. On the second floor is a gracious landing with 4 large, light-filled bedrooms, two of which are connected by the original shaving sink that could be an easy conversion to a Jack and Jill bath, Primary or Au Pair Suite. The lovely, windowed full bath has a long double trough sink and shower/tub combo and is adjacent to a Ipe balcony that runs the length of the house and overlooks the lovely backyard. On the third floor are an additional two large and two small bedrooms and another full bath with a large glass enclosed shower. The finished basement is a bonus additional living space that's currently used as an awesome kids play room that doubles as a space for a learning pod. There is tons of additional storage space, a half bath and laundry room. Recent home improvements include New roof, copper water main, updated plumbing and electrical, Central AC and steam heat that utilizes WiFi thermostats, fully insulated, 56 new windows, new and restored flooring on all three floors. All of this just one block from the Parade Grounds, Prospect Park, the great shopping and restaurants of Cortelyou Rd and Church Avenue and the B & Q Trains to Manhattan!