152 Stratford Road

Unlock the grand potential of 152 Stratford Road, a stately residence with remarkable architectural integrity and newly restored original wood siding on the front fa ade completed this year! This expansive home boasts abundant windows, seven spacious bedrooms, three full and two half bathrooms, and impressive high ceilings that fill the space with natural light. The home features an exceptionally understandable and functional layout, eliminating the need for major reconfiguration-simply bring your designer to personalize and modernize this grand property, making it uniquely yours.

Nestled in enchanting Prospect Park South, 152 Stratford Road offers year-round luxury both indoors and outdoors. Developed circa 1900 as Brooklyn's elegant "suburb in the city," the neighborhood is beautifully preserved by its Landmarked status. Enjoy the picturesque green spaces along Albemarle Road, mansion-like homes, century-old trees, and meticulously maintained gardens. The convenient subway access seamlessly connects you to the rest of Brooklyn, NYC, and beyond.

This light-filled, three-story home provides ample space, beginning with a welcoming front porch perfect for casual neighborly interactions, family gatherings, and social events. The exterior impressively features columns, raised dormers, and an original triangular portico. Vintage oversized front doors open into a grand foyer showcasing 10-foot ceilings and original hardwood floors. Flanked by the living and dining rooms, this foyer sets the tone for the home's elegant potential.

The expansive 15 x 32-foot living room is versatile, ideal for home for a grand piano or hosting large social gatherings. Virtually staged to inspire your vision, the living room transitions seamlessly into the formal dining room, perfect for memorable dinners and elegant entertaining. The eat-in kitchen offers the exciting potential to expand into the adjacent den, creating an open-concept space perfect for modern entertaining. Both the kitchen and den open onto individual decks with stairs leading to a private, fenced backyard, ideal for outdoor gatherings.

Ascend the staircase to the upper two floors with four bedrooms and two full baths on the 2nd floor and 3 more bedrooms and one full bath on the third floor. The south-facing primary bedroom is bathed in natural light from its triple bay windows and features an ensuite windowed bathroom. Two king-sized front bedrooms share a convenient Jack and Jill bathroom, while a smaller fourth bedroom enjoys dual exposures. Several bedrooms have been virtually staged to demonstrate their expansive side and versatile possibilities.

The third floor features an enormous front room spanning the width of the house-perfect as a guest room, playroom, media room, or teen retreat-with multiple windows and ample closet space. Two additional bedrooms on this floor currently function as a closet and home office, complemented by another windowed full bathroom. A stunning interior stained glass window, repurposed from an upstate church, adds distinctive charm to this level.

Situated between Beverley Road and Church Avenue, this home is surrounded by numerous amenities and attractions. Nearby Cortelyou Road features a year-round Farmers Market, Flatbush Food Coop, Mimi's Hummus, The Castello Plan, Lea and Sweet Lea, vibrant bars, charming flower shops, and more. Church Avenue offers additional culinary delights such as Wheated, Am Thai, Der Pioneer, Cinco de Mayo, and Werkstatt, all just a blocks away. Explore local treasures such as The Lofty Pigeon independent bookstore and conveniently located veterinarians for your furry family members.

Only a few blocks away, Prospect Park, the Parade Grounds, and the Prospect Park Tennis Center provide exceptional recreational opportunities. Make 152 Stratford Road your home and enjoy the extraordinary charm and convenient lifestyle of this highly sought-after location.