9 Beds
8 Baths
11,389 SqFt
9 Beds
8 Baths
11,389 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 11,389 sqft
Price per Sqft $965
Subdivision Prospect Park South
MLS Listing ID RLS20073359
Bedrooms 9
Full Baths 7
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N Yes
Year Built 1905
Annual Tax Amount $25,164
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Situated on a third of an acre, a lush and private sprawling corner parcel on Albemarle Road, which was described by The New York Times' Christopher Gray as “one of the grandest residential streets in the whole city”, stands the Gale Mansion, the Crown Jewel of the Prospect Park South Historic District, an exuberant masterpiece with a towering two-story portico crowned by eyebrow dormers and supported by soaring, 25' foot fluted columns. This home presides over an impressive array of architecturally significant houses that line Albemarle Road, no ordinary city street, but a park-like boulevard with a landscaped greenspace. The serene setting is not sullied by on-street parking which is not allowed (do not fret, you have a 2-car garage). During the “open street” pedestrian program on weekends, Albemarle Road transforms into your very own park, just steps from your front door. Prospect Park and the Parade Grounds are only two blocks away for longer walks, runs, or bike rides. Clay court tennis, paddle boats, soccer fields, and horseback riding round out this unique country-in-the-city setting.
The Gale Mansion, comprised of 22 rooms, 9 bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms, is an 11,400 square foot turnkey home, entirely restored and renovated to a meticulous degree by its architect-owner, including state of the art mechanical systems and materials that provide 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 the working fireplace with its original neoclassical mantel- this foyer is no mere hallway, but a grand room you will enjoy spending time in by the wood fire, or receiving party guests.
The sun-drenched living room boasts a Calacatta marble mosaic fireplace with a 19th century carved wood mantel and very rare round over-mirror. The room is accented by a modern Jonathan Adler chandelier. Enter the adjacent handsome library through the mahogany pocket double doors, and luxuriate in the richly stained oak and leather wainscoting, built-in bookshelves and custom oak cabinetry. The parlor, with rounded corners, highlights period sconces that frame stately windows and ornamental trim that complements Victorian inspired wallpaper. Host elegant soirées in the mahogany-paneled dining room with a splendid leaded glass breakfront, working gas fireplace, and magnificent wall of windows that reveals a tranquil view to the garden and patio.
The heart of the home awaits in the 700-square-foot chef's kitchen equipped with top-of-the-line appliances—including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Viking pro-range and double oven, and 3 Fisher Paykel dish washers—a Parisian mirror-glass backsplash, a carved marble farm sink, a super-hard, natural Calacatta quartzite center island adorned by antique bronze chandeliers, gleaming stainless steel countertops, bespoke cabinetry, an oak library rolling ladder by Putnam & Co, as well as the finishing touch- a wood-burning fireplace and antique limestone mantel sourced from a castle in Scotland. An airy breakfast nook seating 6, provides a cozy spot for casual dining, and through the French doors is an expansive bluestone terrace overlooking a lushly landscaped south-facing lawn, the quintessential setting for alfresco dining and intimate garden parties.
On the second level, the palatial sun-kissed primary suit
Location
State NY
County Kings
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Sauna, Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Central, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood, Marble, Parquet, Stone
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Decorative, Other
Furnishings Unfurnished
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Cooler, Washer
Laundry Common On Floor, See Remarks
Exterior
Exterior Feature Building Barbecue, Building Garden, Balcony, Private Entrance, Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft, Private Yard
Parking Features Garage, Private
View Y/N No
Porch Patio, Balcony
Private Pool No
Building
Dwelling Type House
Story 2
Entry Level Three Or More
Level or Stories Three Or More
New Construction No
Others
Tax ID 05094-0001
Ownership None
Monthly Total Fees $2, 097
Pets Allowed Building No, No
