Nakahapag ganap sa isang malawak na sulok na lote na 67 x 120, sa pinakaminimithi na kalye sa Prospect Park South Historic District, nakatayo ang nakakabighaning 1221 Albemarle Road.

Itinayo para sa real estate developer na si George W. May noong 1904, at dinisenyo ng arkitekto na si William C. Lauritzen, ang marangyang Colonial Revival mansion na ito ay may nakakamanghang proporsyon, isang perpektong layout, magagandang na-preserve na orihinal na detalye AT maingat na naibalik at na-renovate upang isama ang state-of-the-art na mga mekanikal na sistema at materyales na nagbibigay ng kahusayan, kaginhawahan, at luho ng isang bagong tahanan.

Ang malawak at may bubong na porch na may Ionic columns ay bumabati sa iyo sa bukas at mataas na parlor floor na isang showcase ng naibalik na mga orihinal na detalye kabilang ang mga parquet floors na may iba't ibang pattern, mga maliwanag na decorative moldings at woodwork, isang malawak na hagdang-hagdang staircase, at mga elaborate stained glass windows.

Ang maluwag na sala ay may isang bay ng 4 na bintana na nakatingin sa luntiang Albemarle esplanade at isang kaakit-akit na fireplace na pang-wood burning na perpekto para sa pahinga at mga pagtitipon ng pamilya, habang ang katabing magarang silid-aklatan ay may custom built-in bookshelves na may rolling ladder at isa pang kamangha-manghang fireplace. Ang sala ay dumadaloy sa napakalaking dining room na may striking Nuura chandelier, kung saan maaari kang mag-host ng mga eleganteng soirée sa isang mesa na kayang umangkop ng 10. Sa labas ng dining room ay isang maginhawang powder room.

Naghihintay ang puso ng tahanan sa nakakamanghang kitchen ng chef na may custom oak cabinetry, mahahabang takbo ng Calacatta marble countertops, isang farm sink na may unlacquered brass fixtures, isang malaking isla na may Pietra Cardosa countertop at Castille na natural tumbled limestone floors. Ang top-of-the-line na appliance suite ay kinabibilangan ng Fisher Paykel na malinis at slim induction cooktop at electric oven, integrated at paneled na Dacor refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, at Sharp microwave.

Nag-aalok ang walk-in pantry ng mahusay na karagdagang espasyo para sa imbakan at may cozy breakfast nook para sa kaswal na kainan.

Sa likod ng kitchen ay isang maginhawang mud room na may pintuang nagdadala sa iyong ganap na nakasarang, malawak na outdoor oasis, ang pinaka-bagay para sa alfresco dining at garden parties.

Mayroong isang malawak na bluestone patio para sa dining at grilling, napakaraming espasyo para sa outdoor seating at kasiyahan ng pamilya at isang side garden na may custom designed na prutas, gulay, at herb garden na may awtomatikong sistema ng irigasyon na patuloy na kumakalat sa buong hardin at hedge beds. Sa likod ng nakasarang likuran ng bahay ay isang garahe para sa dalawang sasakyan at driveway na kayang mag-accommodate ng 6 na sasakyan.

Sa ikalawang palapag ay 4 na malalaking kwarto na nag-aabot ng sikat ng araw, isa sa mga ito ay ginagamit bilang family room na kumpleto sa built-in craft table at swing. Dalawa sa mga kwarto, parehong may magagandang bay windows at window seats, ay may shared na Jack and Jill bath na may marble top double vanity, isang malaking shower na nasa glass enclosure, freestanding bathtub at handmade Commune, Malmo Pattern floor tile. Ang ika-4 na kwarto ay may nakakamanghang, orihinal, curved glass window at katabing ganap na banyo na may shower/tub combo. Isang dagdag na benepisyo ang maginhawang laundry room na may front loading LG washer at dryer, lababo, marble countertop at built-in hanging racks.

Sa ikatlong palapag ay ang marangyang Primary Suite na nag-aalok ng luho at tahimik na paminsan-minsan na may malaking kwarto at seating area, isang custom walk-in closet at isang talagang kahanga-hangang, skylit na banyo. Ang mga magagandang finish ay kinabibilangan ng marble double vanity, walk-in, windowed shower na clad sa Zelige handmade tile, Callista unlacquered brass fixtures, isang freestanding deep soaking tub, Adamo limestone floors at isang kamangha-manghang custom designed na sauna. Mayroon ding isang karagdagang kwarto sa palapag na ito na perpekto para sa home office.

Ang basement ng tahanan ay isang tambahan na living space na sagana sa potensyal. Sinasaklaw ang buong footprint ng bahay na may mataas na kisame, mga bintana, access sa likod na bakuran, at isang half bath.

Ang landmarked na Prospect Park South neighborhood ay binuo sa pagitan ng 1898 at 1920, na binubuo ng 206 frees.

Perfectly situated on a sprawling 67 x 120 corner parcel, on the most coveted street in the Prospect Park South Historic District, stands the enchanting 1221 Albemarle Road.

Built for real estate developer George W. May in 1904, and designed by the architect William C. Lauritzen, this 6 bedroom, 3.5 bath Colonial Revival mansion has breathtakingly gracious proportions, a perfect layout, beautifully preserved original detail AND has been meticulously restored and renovated to include state of the art mechanical systems and materials that afford the efficiency, comfort and luxury of a brand new home.
The expansive, covered porch with Ionic columns, welcomes you into the open and lofty parlor floor that is a showcase of restored original detail including parquet floors with varied patterns, crisp decorative moldings and woodwork, a sweeping staircase and elaborate stained glass windows.

The spacious living room has a bay of 4 windows overlooking the lush Albemarle esplanade and an inviting wood burning fireplace ideal for relaxation and family gatherings, while the adjacent handsome library boasts custom built-in bookshelves with a rolling ladder and another stunning fireplace. The living room flows into the huge dining room accented by a striking Nuura chandelier, where you can host elegant soirées at a table that easily accommodates 10. Off of the dining room is a convenient powder room.

The heart of the home awaits in the stunning chef’s kitchen with custom oak cabinetry, long stretches of Calacatta marble countertops, a farm sink with unlacquered brass fixtures, a huge island with Pietra Cardosa countertop and Castille natural tumbled limestone floors. The top of the line appliance suite includes a Fisher Paykel clean and sleek induction cooktop and electric oven, integrated and paneled Dacor refrigerator, Miele dishwasher and Sharp microwave.

The walk-in pantry offers great additional storage space and there is a cozy breakfast nook for casual dining.

Beyond the kitchen is a convenient mud room with a door leading to your completely enclosed, sprawling outdoor oasis, the quintessential setting for alfresco dining and garden parties.

There is an expansive bluestone patio for dining and grilling, tons of space for outdoor seating and family fun and a side garden with custom designed fruit, vegetable, and herb garden with an automatic irrigation system that continues across the entire garden and hedge beds. Beyond the enclosed backyard is a two car garage and driveway that can accommodate 6 cars.

On the second floor are 4 huge, sundrenched bedrooms, one of which is being used as a family room complete with a built-in craft table and swing. Two of the bedrooms, both with gorgeous bay windows and window seats, share a Jack and Jill bath with a marble top double vanity, a big glass-enclosed shower, freestanding bathtub and handmade Commune, Malmo Pattern floor tile. The 4th bedroom has a stunning, original, curved glass window and an adjacent full bath with shower/tub combo. An added bonus is the convenient laundry room with front loading LG washer and dryer, sink,marble countertop and built in hanging racks.

On the third floor is the palatial Primary Suite that offers a luxuriously serene retreat with a huge bedroom and seating area, a custom walk-in closet and an absolutely dreamy, skylit bathroom. The gorgeous finishes include the marble double vanity, walk-in, windowed shower clad in Zelige handmade tile, Callista unlacquered brass fixtures, a freestanding deep soaking tub, Adamo limestone floors and an amazing custom designed sauna. There is also an additional bedroom on this floor that is an ideal home office.

The basement of the home is a bonus additional living space that is ripe with potential. Occupying the full footprint of the home with high ceilings, windows, access to the back yard, and a half bath.

The landmarked Prospect Park South neighborhood was developed between 1898 and 1920, consisting of 206 frees