783 Rugby Rd Brooklyn, NY 11230

783 Rugby Road is an exceptional example of classic Queen Anne style architecture featuring a wide entry and wrap-around porch with columns, steeply pitched rooflines, shingled siding, and a mix of oversized, diamond grid, arched, and colored windows. All of the well proportioned rooms have multiple exposures that provide dynamic light throughout the day. The house retains all of the original detailing. The Parlor is anchored by a dramatic floor to ceiling stone fireplace, and features arched doorways, high wainscoting, beamed ceilings, oak flooring with intricate ribbon inlay borders, and an open switch back staircase with a series of colored glass windows. The transitional space between the Parlor and Formal Dining Room has original cabinets with leaded glass detaining, and tall pocket doors. The bright Dining Room has three exposures and an intricately patterned door leading to the side porch.The windowed Kitchen was renovated with custom cabinetry, premium stainless steel appliances, marble countertops and backsplashes, a farmhouse sink, and vented hood. There is an adjacent breakfast area overlooking the rear yard, and a powder room. The second floor has three bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with a fireplace and series of triple windows and a window seat looking out onto the front yard and flowering cherry tree. The renovated bathroom has a walk-in shower and original colored glass window. The third floor has an additional two bedrooms and renovated windowed bathroom. The large front bedroom can easily be configured as an artist's studio, home office, or family room. The basement has a laundry area, a wine cellar, and additional storage space. In addition mature trees and plantings (including a dramatic cherry and myrtle tree), the grounds feature a fenced-in backyard, seasonal azaleas, peonies, hydrangea, foxglove, cornflowers, and more. All in close proximity to the B & Q trains to Manhattan and the shopping and restaurants of Newkirk Ave and Cortelyou Road!