235 Stratford Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218

In a word: Spectacular. This unique, beautifully renovated one family Victorian with a separate artist's studio, is a space to behold. With 4 full floors, 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a fully finished basement, and the separate studio - it is truly a must see property. Meticulously designed and renovated by an international artist/designer, this house is in mint condition providing Victorian splendor with original wraparound porch and beautiful gardens. The old is melded with the new with a wide variety of reclaimed materials providing a taste of two centuries and the luxuries of contemporary living. With artist touches everywhere, this light filled home has multiple windows in every room. This is the house you will want to come home to. As you enter the first floor, you face a beautiful oak stairway, wood floors and stained glass windows. It is a spacious open plan with numerous windows surrounding a huge and gorgeous living room which has exposed brick, parquet floors (mahogany inlay), and a lovely wood burning fireplace with a large bluestone seating bench. The kitchen is spacious and light filled and looks onto the beautiful gardens and studio in the back. It features hemlock floors, exposed beams and ceiling, large Marvin windows on three sides, stainless steel appliances, Caesarstone counters, custom cabinetry cladded in stainless steel and a powder room which was constructed with contemporary fixtures and reclaimed wood. A large glass door leads you from the kitchen to a large backyard with a stone path. Among lush gardens you will find the artist's studio. It has been transformed from the original two car garage into a gorgeous heated studio with cathedral ceilings, skylights, windows and a huge glass wall. The second floor has 4 spacious bedrooms, each have two exposures and a full bath that was custom made with reclaimed wood and vintage tumbled marble. The third floor is a fabulous, spacious and sunny master suite with tall cathedral ceilings, six skylights and six windows. It also has a wet bar, a wine fridge and alcove for a home office. To top it all, it also features a marvelous steam/shower bathroom with glass tiles and cedar benches. The spacious basement has been fully renovated with blue slate tile flooring, exposed brick columns and is a wonderful rec room/home gym. A private driveway and new sidewalks are additional benefits that just add to the glory of this marvelous Victorian. The entire house has been completely renovated and fully insulated. It features a 2 zone HVAC system, new windows, all plumbing and electrical upgraded and all 4 floors have been insulated too. There is nothing to do here but move in. And, it's near all. The Q train is 4 blocks away, accessed via either Beverly or Cortelyou Road stops, it's a short walk to Prospect Park and the Tennis Courts, and it's just down the block from everything happening on Cortelyou Road-including The Farm on Adderley, Lea's, Mimi's, Connecticut Muffin, Sycamore, Qathra Cafe, Purple Yam, Bar Chord, The Flatbush Food Co-op and much, much more.