184 Rugby Rd

Escape from the ordinary and move right into this impressive landmarked sixteen room Prospect Park South Victorian, designed in 1902 by its noted architect Carroll Pratt. This sprawling free standing home with amazing curb appeal sits on a professionally landscaped park-like 85-foot-wide lot that provides beauty, privacy, and a long private driveway with a two-car garage.The expansive parlor floor has a bright open timeless feel and an entry hall bathed in the warm glow of sunlight filtering through a two-story high wall of leaded glass windows. The large double parlor with its many windows, wood burning fireplace, leaded glass, and custom built-in will easily accommodate your largest gatherings, and your guests will dine in high style in the coffered ceiling formal dining room. The large sleek European styled eat-in-kitchen with endless counter space will be the envy of your foodie friends, and is the perfect place to host private intimate dinners at the chef's table.Ascending the wide elegant central staircase, the landing brings you brings you to the serene private sleeping quarters with nine extra-large rooms and three full baths plus a quaint balcony for lounging or late-night stargazing.The quality of the materials and craftsmanship of a bygone era is evident throughout this unusually large home which retains its original character and period details but has been updated to modern day standards, including zoned central air conditioning, and professionally designed lighting system which accentuates the beauty of each room, and garden areas. This fine home has too many features to mention here including; a dedicated home theatre with acoustic walls and comfortable seating; a cozy centrally located den with garden views; a finished English basement with gym, wet bar, pantry, refrigerator, full bath, and wine cellar; laundry room; a large deep front porch; beautiful landscaped grounds with front, rear and side yards with seating areas and seasonal foliage; garden irrigation system; storage galore, and much, much more!Located in heart of Victorian Brooklyn in the urban oasis of the Prospect Park South historic district where the streets are lined with lavish, single-family residences that have withstood the pressures of change and remain one of New York's greatest architectural treasures. Just a stone's throw from Prospect Park, the B & Q subway lines to Manhattan, and the best restaurants and shops in the area. Showings by appointment only.