197 Rugby Rd

SCANDINAVIAN CHARM. Nestled within the Prospect Park South Historic District, this Victorian home of graceful proportions has 6 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 3 half baths, HVAC, updated systems, a driveway to accommodate 3 cars and a finished garage.Set behind the well planted front yard, 197 Rugbys front porch gives entry to a lovely, open entry foyer. Stained glass windows flank the north and west sides, with cork flooring below and coffered ceilings above. The oak woodwork frames the double built-in seating that focuses around the foyers wood burning fireplace. To the right is the grand scale living room that allows for multiple conversational spaces. The dining room with built in china cabinet and south facing bay window is adjacent. The cheerful chefs kitchen with garden views has an east facing and airy breakfast room that frames both ends of the day. The private backyard leads to the garden facing garage. Easily accessible to the yard and the remainder of the first floor is a tucked away half bath. The oak trim work wraps up to the second floor where the master suite spans the width of the front of the house. On the right is the master bath with separate shower and tub and on the left is ample closet space with a walk in dressing room. The center of the bedroom is framed by an expansive multi-paned bay window. Two large bedrooms, one with its own powder room, wrap around the shared hall bath with original tiles, deep tub and separate shower stall.The third floor has three well-proportioned bedrooms with deep closets. The equally updated hall bath has a tub and original stained-glass window.The finished basement has a half bath, laundry, sauna, a canning room and a large room ready for all seasons of play.Primely located, it is 2.5 blocks to Prospect Park and the Parade Grounds, with notable shops and eateries on Church Avenue along the way. Cortelyou Roads well reported restaurants sit 1.5 blocks to the south. With bike paths, beautiful walks, express B and local Q subway stops and the express bus (downtown/ Wall St., and midtown) a few blocks away, youll find country living in the city oh so sweet.