136 Rutland Road, a jewel of the Prospect-Lefferts Gardens Historic District and a testament to turn of the century architecture and forward-thinking owners who have gone to great lengths to preserve and improve the home.
With four bedrooms and 3 baths spread over three floors, there is ample room to roam and enjoy the wonderful light throughout the home. 136 Rutland Road was built as a group of similar houses in 1897 by the architect Frederick Tyrell in the late Romanesque Revival style with Neo-Renaissance details.
Garden Level- On the garden level you will find a spacious and bright bedroom and living space along with a separate home office and laundry room and bath in the building's extension. This level has its own renovated kitchen with Carrera marble and stainless steel appliances and is complemented by a lovely south-facing garden that has been outfitted with Turkish tundra gray marble paving stones in the patio area which will serve as an amazing place to entertain.
Parlor Level- The entrace features a leaded glass front door that leads into an entry foyer with original bannister with milled fret work. Wainscoting runs throughout the hall and up the staircase. The parlor features a 6 panel pocket doors with original details and vaulted ceilings, large Baroque medallions, and 2 original custom milled mantlepieces with hand tossed porcelain tiled hearths have all been kept and preserved. Both the front and rear parlors have 3 faceted bay windows they're separated by double French Doors surrounded by windows. There are original custom milled mantlepieces with original porcelain hearths that have been maintained in wonderful condition. . Both the front and rear parlors have 3-sided angular bay windows and are separated by double French Doors. The parlor floor features a new state-of-the-art kitchen with grey tundra marble tiles, stainless steel appliances, and custom cabinetry.
Second Floor- The top floor of the house features three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The primary bedroom faces over the garden and has an en-suite bathroom with Italian Statuary marble tiles throughout, a large soaking tub, double vanity and second shower. There is a large second bedroom which is currently used as the owner's painting studio and also a third bedroom which is used as a nursery. There is a second bathroom on this level which has a large stall shower with Carrera marble.
