The Gale Mansion is set in the prestigious enclave of Prospect Park South, a charming Brooklyn neighborhood that dates back to the turn of the 20th century.

This property is on the market for $12,950,000, listed with Brown Harris Stevens.

Developed as a “garden within the city,” the stunning mansions found in the Victorian Flatbush neighborhood reflect the country ideal of the English country house that had become popular throughout America at this time.

The landmarked neighborhood was the first suburb of New York City, with hundreds of Victorian-era mansions – among them Georgian, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival and Tudor – built on what was once colonial Dutch farmland.

This trophy mansion is one of the most iconic properties available in this historic part of Brooklyn, especially given the $3M renovation recently completed by its current owner, Stephen Tanenbaum, Principal Architect of SET Architects, a firm that specializes in high-end residential renovations.

The Gale Mansion was built in 1905 by architect Henry B. Moore for George E. Gale, whose father was a successful Pennsylvanian leather tanner.

Embellished with a two-storey portico with columns, the classic residence was strongly influenced by the Atlantic Yacht Club in Seagate, built by the architect Stanford White who defined the “American Renaissance” period in the early 1900s.

Updated for modern standards of luxury and comfort, the 11,400 square foot home has retained an abundance of classical detailing throughout, with antique light fixtures, original wood paneling and 6 fireplaces.

The 9-bedroom home boasts a luxurious master suite with a custom dressing room and large ensuite bath.

The home features an incredible 1200 square foot ballroom with 17-foot ceilings, used as a billiards room, home theater, and bar, complete with a spiral staircase which leads to a 400 square foot loft with skylight.

There is a grand mahogany-paneled dining room, although the heart of the home is the eat-in chef’s kitchen, complete with a breakfast table and a 10-foot center island, a fabular library with a rolling ladder to access all of your favorite cookbooks, and a wood-burning carved limestone fireplace.

There is a private entrance for the finished basement, where you can find the staff quarters, a workout room, and a sauna.

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