816 E 17th St, Brooklyn, NY 11230

Welcome to this one-of-a-kind early 20th century colonial revival sanctuary in the heart of Brooklyn, a stunning 6-bedroom, 5-bathroom house nestled on a tree-lined cul-de-sac street in the landmarked Fiske Terrace Historic District. Built in 1905, 74 Wellington Court harmonizes thoughtful modern upgrades with a collection of period details. A heated cobblestone driveway accessed via a motorized gate leads to an attached two-story carriage house with a two-car garage and a pristine studio apartment with its own bathroom and kitchen. Aged oak trees, a lush lawn, and tasteful landscaping adorn every inch of a private .31-acre lot perfect for entertaining, alfresco dining, sun lounging, and more. The main house rises three stories and boasts a striking two-tone façade of composed of bright red bricks and classic off-white siding. A covered entry porch ushers residents into the main level of the home, which has formal living and dining rooms, a tranquil home office, and gorgeous eat-in kitchen adorned with a central island, sleek marble countertops, subway tile backsplashes, custom cabinets, and a suite of high-end stainless steel appliances. Just off the kitchen is a mudroom and a windowed powder room. Beautiful hardwood floors with intricate border inlays run throughout, while bay windows, ceiling medallions, custom built-ins, crown molding, wainscoting, and wood-burning fireplaces add character and charm. Split-system cooling allows for precision temperature control in every room. A windowed central staircase brings the entire home together. One level up are a trio of bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The king-size primary suite occupies half the floor and features multiple storage closets, a sitting area, a private sun terrace, and easy access to a windowed primary bathroom with double sinks, marble tiles, and a glass-enclosed walk-in shower. The second and third bedrooms each have private closet space and share a modern full bathroom with a large vanity, blue glass tile walls, and a step-in shower. On the third floor of the house are three additional bedrooms with huge closets. There is also a windowed full bathroom with a jetted soaking tub. The cellar contains additional recreation, lounge, or office space, wine storage, and a laundry room with a side-by-side washer/dryer and a utility sink. 74 Wellington Court is close to many restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops that line Coney Island and Foster Avenues and Avenue J, including the renowned Di Fara Pizza and many local favorites like Essen NY Deli, and Pescada. Prospect Park is easily accessible by car or the Q subway line, which has a stop just around the corner. Brooklyn College is also nearby.