The Prospect Lefferts Gardens Historic District is one of New York City's great treasures, and Midwood Street is perhaps its crown jewel. 52 Midwood Street, crafted by architect William M. Miller in 1898, is a majestic, totally renovated 20-foot-wide single family home spanning nearly 3800 square feet. This special home perfectly melds the classic charm Brownstone Brooklyn is known for with the modern conveniences you've come to expect. Period details abound while blending beautifully with the four zone central cooling and heating system, built-in surround sound system, a brand new boiler, lovely hardwood floors, a full height finished basement, upgraded electric service and the home's stunning kitchen and bathrooms.
Ascend the L-shaped stoop and enter the parlor level to find gloriously high ceilings of nearly 13 feet, magnificently preserved wainscoting, two sets of impeccable pocket doors and light beaming in from the south-facing rear of the home. The front parlor currently houses seating galore, built-in bookshelves, one of two wood burning fireplaces, not to mention a grand piano and a lovely arched window onto tree lined Midwood Street. The rear parlor serves as a truly spectacular formal dining room flanked by a Juliet balcony peering out onto the lush, landscaped garden. An additional bedroom or office space is just beyond the formal dining room.
The garden level is wide open, currently serving as yet another living and dining space and boasting a modern open kitchen featuring a Blue Star commercial-grade 8-burner stainless steel stove, sea green granite countertops and storage space galore. Pass through an extension to the original structure with your private laundry room and half bath before entering the enchanting south-facing garden, at once serene and inspiring.
The second floor of the home greets you with two bedrooms, one of which is the massive master bedroom where storage abounds and details shine. Meanwhile, you may have trouble leaving the sparkling windowed master bathroom replete with its pristine deep soaking tub, separate shower and more space than many Brooklyn bedrooms.
The top floor of the home was converted to two very large bedrooms, but can easily be turned back into the three-bedroom layout it once maintained. There is another beautiful windowed bathroom with a double vanity on this floor, and the skylight atop the grand staircase promises lovely flowing light from dusk till dawn.
The PLG Historic District is a remarkable neighborhood known for its expertly manicured streets, proud single family homes and its proximity to Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. The home is also within a half mile of the 2, 5, B, Q and S subways. At 20 x 45 with a two story extension on a wonderfully deep 100-foot lot, 52 Midwood Street promises to serve its fortunate new owner for years to come.
