DESCRIPTION

Perfectly situated on a sprawling corner parcel, on arguably the most beautiful street in new york, stands the magnificent 1440 albemarle road, the celebrated crown jewel of the prospect park south historic district.  The impressive colonial revival residence grabs your attention and holds it, with cinematic pilasters and columns, curved bay windows, and multiple porches.  Comprising 23 rooms, 8 bedrooms and 6 full and 3 half bathrooms, the turnkey 6500+ square foot mansion has been meticulously restored and renovated by matiz architecture and workstead design to maintain the homes stunning original detail while affording the efficiency, comfort and luxury of a brand new home.  The awe inspiring, covered porch, a spectacle of colossal scale and grandeur welcomes you into the breathtaking foyer that is a showcase of beautifully restored original detail including the sweeping, grand staircase and an inviting fireplace with its original mantel.  Parlor floor: ~ library with floor to ceiling bookshelves.  ~ formal living room with an oversized bay window, gracie wall covering and a wood burning fireplace flanked by glass doors that lead to a covered porch.  ~ formal dining room with original decorative mantel and a curved bay of 6 windows with a built in window seat.  ~ eat in kitchen with radiant heated floor, black locust millwork cabinetry, huge kitchen island with marble countertop, sink and 2 dishwashers, 6 burner la cornue stove with pot filler.  ~ access off kitchen to 45' long x 15' wide, heated, salt water in ground pool, wrap around landscaped garden with fountain and two car garage.  ~ powder room with gracie wall covering, pedestal sink and separate wc.  Second floor: ~upper foyer and library with glass doors that open to a covered porch.  ~primary suite with decorative mantel, dressing room, home office, ensuite bath with claw foot tub, two pedestal sinks, infrared sauna and glass enclosed shower and separate wc.  Off of the primary bath is a south facing deck.  ~additional three bedrooms with ensuite, full baths.  ~laundry room third floor: ~ three bedrooms, one of which has a large north facing deck.  ~ one full bath.  ~ rec room/gym with peloton treadmill, exercise mats, massage table and access to southwest facing deck.  Cellar: ~ 1 bedroom/ 1 bath apartment that duplexes up to parlor floor.  ~studio ~gym area ~laundry room ~storage other important details include: ~ wireless alarm system + private security in the neighborhood ~ automatic irrigation system ~central ac ~two car garage the landmarked prospect park south neighborhood was developed between 1898 and 1920, consisting of 206 freestanding homes, many of which were designed by noteworthy architects.  Among them, william van allen, architect of the chrysler building, and arthur loomis harmon, the design partner of the empire state building.  The development attracted prominent people in business, finance and society, who were lured by the peace and quiet of the 'suburbs'.  Today, people in the arts, entertainment and politics have rediscovered this utterly unique enclave and, just like the original owners, they enjoy the private, comfortable lifestyle afforded by these 'estates-in-the-city'.  Just two blocks from prospect park’s endless charms and the eclectic shopping and dining options lining cortelyou road, this extraordinary estate is a resplendent urban oasis offering you the chance to experience a coveted piece of brooklyn history.  Showings by appointment only


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