257 Rugby Road

Bright & Beautiful Ditmas Park Victorian Completely Renovated, 5 Bedroom, 3 full baths, 2 half baths with a Private driveway and Huge Back Yard! Flooded with natural light, and full of gorgeous original detail, the thoughtful design and open plan layout is what makes this property a rare gem. Rugby Road is a coveted and tranquil tree-lined street located in the heart of Ditmas Park where you can enjoy your own private and peaceful refuge, but also be a short walk from stores and great places to eat. Windows everywhere flood the house with sunlight from dawn until dusk, and the welcoming and generously proportioned living and dining areas are perfect for entertaining or large family gatherings. Upon entering the house, the vibe is reminiscent of Scandinavian style in its’ simplicity, utility, and beauty. The palette is light, the lines are clean, and its elegance is understated. The house has been completely renovated and modernized, while simultaneously retaining the lovely detailed craftsmanship from the turn of the century. A warm and welcoming living room and adjacent sitting area have both a wood burning fireplace, and a decorative fireplace with the original summer piece and slip work beautifully intact. If this is not enticing enough, there is also a cheerful and cozy sunroom off the entry foyer, a perfect spot to relax with a book, listen to music, and enjoy a view of the lush greenery and statuesque trees right outside your window. The dining area, is open to the kitchen, large enough to accommodate seating for 8-10 comfortably The well-appointed kitchen has custom, painted wood cabinetry, Quartz countertops and is equipped with top of the line stainless steel appliances, ------ burner range, Viking refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave, and a conveniently located wine fridge below the counter on the island. A sliding glass door opens onto a deck where you can sit and enjoy your coffee al fresco, or walk down a few steps into your private garden. The finished basement is easily accessed from the kitchen, with a half bath, utility sink, and washer/dryer hookup, there is enough room for storing what you need, and also your own private gym or screening room! The original stairway up to the second floor reveals a large open space, full of light and possibility! A family room perhaps, or a place the kids can do their remote learning, here there is ample space for living together The elegant and spacious primary bedroom has two exposures, with a huge windowed walk-in closet, and an ensuite super luxe bathroom outfitted with double sinks, a large glass enclosed shower with rain shower head, and a separate free-standing soaking tub. There is a second large bedroom on the same floor, with a huge closet and its own door to another full bathroom that can also be accessed from the family room. Upstairs on the third floor, there are three more bedrooms and another full bathroom! The ceilings have been vaulted, the beams are exposed and painted giving it a light and airy feel. Configure these any way your heart desires; kid’s room, guest room, office or media room, or even accommodations for an au pair or multi-generational living. The possibilities are truly endless! If outdoor dining is what you desire, you can check that off your list! Expansive and private, this garden is your Brooklyn oasis. Let your imagination be your guide! A vegetable garden, flower beds, a bee-hive, or maybe a flock of chickens! If you’re not a green thumb, think trampoline or swimming pool! Conveniently located just a couple of blocks to the B & Q trains to Manhattan and the great eateries and shopping of Cortelyou Road. The Farmer’s Market every Sunday, and great restaurants or take out places like Cafe Madeline, Pasture Burger, Manchego, Koko Ramen, Purple Yam, Cinco De Mayo, The Castello Plan, Sycamore, The Farm on Adderley, Mimi's Hummus, Lea, Coffee Mob, Don Burrito, Fisherman's Cove, The Ox Tavern, Milk & Honey and more.