Built in 1916 for silent film star Mary Pickford, this neo-Tudor masterpiece located at 1320 Ditmas Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, is a historic gem in Ditmas Park West. The home blends original architectural features lead glass windows, woodwork, and hardwood floors with modern renovations including a chef’s kitchen, updated baths, new roof, and windows. The spacious layout offers up to six bedrooms, multiple home offices, and a large entertainment room, framed by 10-foot ceilings enhancing its airy ambiance. The professionally landscaped yard with irrigation, attached garage with EV charger, and three-zone AC accentuate comfort. Listed at $2,995,000, this property offers an exceptional balance of historic charm and contemporary livability near Cortelyou Road and transit.

Exterior Front View

Classic Tudor Revival style is evident in the steeply pitched gable roof with slate shingles and exposed wooden beams. The exterior walls contrast textured cream stucco with vertical and horizontal brown timber accents, enhancing its historic charm. Ornate multi-pane windows with dark wood framing provide architectural interest. Brick chimneys and sections add warmth and texture. A lush, well-manicured garden blooms with green shrubs, lavender, and a blossoming white tree, creating a serene welcoming ambiance. Mature trees on the sidewalk frame the scene, completing the picturesque streetscape and highlighting the home’s grand historic appeal.

Front Entrance and Garage

The entrance combines stucco walls with red brick trim, creating a charming contrast in textures and colors. A small set of concrete steps leads up to a recessed front door painted in a deep blue, offering a welcoming pop of color. Above the door, a porch light with a classic design hangs beside a window with white trim, enhancing the inviting feel. To the left, a single-car garage door is framed with a similar brick detailing that echoes the foundation. The roof is covered with dark shingles, and upper-level windows boast wood frames, adding period character to this historic American home’s façade.

Backyard Garden Pathway

A gently curved brick pathway guides through a cozy, enclosed backyard garden. Natural wood fencing surrounds the space, creating privacy while complementing the lush greenery. On the left, a fig tree arches over the path, with clusters of leafy plants and small purple flowers at its base. The path leads to a quaint white metal patio table and chairs nestled under a larger flowering shrub in various pots. A black charcoal grill stands conveniently nearby on a small stone patch, ready for outdoor cooking. Rich brown mulch beds border the path, enhancing the natural and inviting atmosphere.

Home Plan

The blueprints display a multi-level historic American home layout with a basement, first floor, second floor, and attic/storage space. The basement includes a recreation room with a fireplace, a bar, workshop, pantry, and laundry. The first floor houses a spacious living room with a fireplace, dining room, eat-in kitchen, enclosed porch, and attached garage, structured around a central foyer and entry. The second floor shows a primary bedroom, secondary bedrooms, bathrooms, and a home office. The attic provides additional storage and a bedroom. The floor plans emphasize rare historic style with a blend of functionality and classic elegance.

Living Room Seating Area

This spacious living room centers around a double-sided stone fireplace with a large mirror above it, enhancing the room’s depth and light. White coffered ceilings and detailed crown molding add historic elegance. Two sofas—one in deep blue and another in off-white—are adorned with assorted patterned pillows and a cozy throw. Two brown leather woven chairs face the central dark ottoman, which doubles as a coffee table. Floors are light hardwood with a muted area rug grounding the seating. The walls hold modern art, and abundant natural light filters through multi-paned windows, while elegant side tables, lamps, and fresh greenery complete the inviting, eclectic aesthetic.

Living Room Nook

Bright natural light floods this cozy corner accented by intricate white-painted molding and archway details, framing the area gracefully. The parquet wood flooring adds warmth and texture beneath a modern gold metal shelving unit adorned with books, art pieces, and a cascading green plant on top. Plush seating in light neutral fabric holds a textured throw pillow with a geometric pattern in muted colors, complementing the fresh greenery scattered between the shelving and a black planter. The window features multi-pane glass with a classic design, inviting outdoor scenery into this peaceful, refined nook.

Living Room with Fireplace

The room centers around a striking rustic stone fireplace topped by a large, ornately framed mirror that amplifies light and space. The walls and ceiling are painted soft white, complementing the detailed crown moldings and coffered ceiling beams. Varied seating includes a navy blue sofa, a cream upholstered couch, and two woven leather strap chairs, arranged around a square, dark leather ottoman coffee table. Large multi-paned windows flood the space with natural light and showcase the intricate wood floor border. Green indoor plants in pots and contemporary blue vases with candles enhance the fresh, cozy yet elegant ambiance.

Dining Room Details

The dining space centers on a round wooden table surrounded by six blue velvet chairs, creating a cozy yet refined seating arrangement. Deep blue walls contrast with white trim and an intricate octagonal ceiling design, adding architectural interest. Natural light filters through three large windows draped with gold-toned curtains, softly illuminating the room. Warm wooden sideboards with brass handles flank the walls, topped with decorative plants, framed paintings, and candlesticks. A natural fiber circular rug anchors the seating area over light-toned hardwood flooring. The fireplace, tiled in geometric patterns, and a gold-framed mirror complete the elegant, historic ambiance.

Dining Room with Fireplace

Octagonal coffered ceiling in bright white contrasts elegantly with deep blue walls, enhancing the classic charm of this dining room. A round wooden dining table sits centrally on a large circular woven rug, surrounded by six blue velvet upholstered chairs with wooden legs. The fireplace, framed in white with decorative carvings and colorful geometric tile inlays, adds warmth and historical character. Natural light floods the room through tall windows dressed in simple beige curtains, highlighting the light wood flooring and crisp white wainscot paneling. Through an open doorway, a modern kitchen with similar blue cabinetry is visible, balancing tradition with contemporary style.

Kitchen Island and Seating

White cabinetry with brass hardware contrasts with a pale blue kitchen island topped by a dark countertop, creating a fresh, inviting atmosphere. The island is accompanied by two woven rattan bar stools with a chevron pattern in muted tones. White subway tile backsplash extends behind the stove, blending modern and classic elements. The floor is adorned with small hexagonal tiles accented by occasional blue hexagonal patterns, adding character and vintage charm. A window above the sink lets in natural light filtered through a bamboo shade. Open shelving on one side holds cookbooks and kitchen essentials, balancing style and functionality. A minimalist, modern light fixture hangs over the island, tying the space together.

Entry Staircase and Display Cabinet

White-painted woodwork with intricate moldings frames the stairwell and built-in glass-front cabinet, highlighting classic architectural details. The staircase ascends with stained wooden treads edged by white risers and trim, complementing the warm wood flooring below. A coffered ceiling and decorative corbels add historic charm, while a clear glass-front cabinet reveals interior shelves behind leaded glass panes. Subtle brass accents on door handles and fixtures contrast with the mostly white and neutral palette, creating an elegant, refined ambiance. Natural light filters softly, illuminating both the stairwell and the adjoining space glimpsed through the open doorway.

Staircase Window Nook

A cozy window nook nestles beside a finely crafted staircase with white balusters and a dark wooden handrail accented with a brass finial. The built-in window seat is cushioned with a soft pink fabric, layered with textured pillows in cream and vibrant orange, complemented by a delicate pink throw. Above, leaded glass windows with a geometric pattern allow filtered natural light to illuminate the space. The warm, rich hardwood flooring integrates intricate inlaid wood designs at the landing, blending with the minimalist, light-colored walls to create an inviting and elegant transitional area in the home.

Bedroom Seating Area

Soft sage-gray walls contrast with dark gray trim around six-paned windows, creating a calm, vintage ambiance. A tufted bed with linens in warm terracotta and cream tones anchors the space beside a weathered wooden side table and brass bedside lamp. Exposed red brick rises behind a decorative sunburst mirror over a distressed chest. Light wood flooring and a richly patterned red area rug add texture. A dark wood daybed layered with rust-colored cushions, pale blue fluffy pillows, and a woven throw offers a cozy nook by the bay of windows. A burnt orange armchair and modern standing lamp complete this airy, inviting space.

Bathroom Vanity and Shower

The space combines modern and natural elements with a warm wooden vanity defined by sleek rectangular handles and a smooth cream countertop. A wide oval mirror with a minimal frame draws attention above the sink, accompanied by a tall white vase holding delicate blooming branches for a touch of freshness. The walk-in shower features transparent glass doors with metal hinges, revealing off-white hexagonal tile flooring and matching wall tiles. A small frosted window lets in natural light. Neutral walls enhance the bright, airy atmosphere, complemented by neatly hung beige towels and a wooden slatted bench for added functionality.

Bedroom Study Nook

A cozy bedroom with cream walls and light vegetable-toned trim frames a trimmed window and doorways. The focal point is a small black spindle bed dressed in pale linens and a lumbar pillow with a subtle pattern. Above the bed, a vintage-style world map hangs, adding a historic touch. A wooden nightstand beside the bed holds a lamp with a simple woven base. On the right, a natural wood cabinet contains baskets and decor, while on the left, a minimal desk sits under a storage cabinet near a window, paired with an olive green chair. The pale floor is covered by a soft area rug with a star pattern, lending warmth to the clean, classic space.

Home Office Nook

An inviting workspace nestled in a cozy alcove surrounded by three large, multi-pane windows that fill the space with natural light and offer views of tree-lined streets. The walls are painted a deep teal, contrasting beautifully with creamy white trim and a white paneled ceiling. A custom built-in desk spans the width of the nook, painted in a soft sage green and topped with a rich wood surface, providing ample storage with drawers and cabinets. Modern ergonomic black office chair sits centrally with a monitor, keyboard, and small decorative elements including plants and framed pictures enhancing the warm, functional ambiance.

Living Room Details

The room opens with a rich, deep blue wall color contrasted by crisp white trim around the wide bay windows, which flood the space with natural light and offer street views. A soft beige sofa anchors the seating area, complemented by a light gray armchair with wooden legs to the right. Central to the room is a two-tiered rustic wooden coffee table with a metal frame, positioned atop an intricately patterned neutral rug that adds texture. A light olive-green built-in bookcase filled with books and baskets sits left, while indoor plants near the windows bring freshness and life. The hardwood floor and crown molding bring warmth and historic charm, balanced by contemporary art and modern lighting.

Bedroom with Built-in Shelves

Soft neutral walls create a calming backdrop contrasted by deep teal painted sections within the built-in shelving unit. The shelves hold an array of books and decorative objects, adding personality and vibrant color. The bed features a dark wooden carved headboard with crisp white bedding, paired with teal and green accent pillows that echo the shelves’ color scheme. Natural wood floors with intricate inlaid border details warm the space. Light filters in through two windows with sheer white curtains, while simple wooden furniture such as the dresser and bedside table complement the classic, cozy aesthetic.

Bathroom Interior

White hexagonal tile flooring creates a clean, timeless look complementing white tiled walls bordered with a decorative blue accent strip. A pedestal sink with classic chrome fixtures aligns with a recessed medicine cabinet above, flanked by simple light fixtures. The bathtub, enclosed partially by a curtain rod with a patterned curtain, sits beneath a sloped ceiling with a white tiled surround. A small window allows natural light to brighten the space. A white toilet stands against the wall with a small potted plant atop its tank, adding a touch of greenery and freshness to this compact, bright bathroom.

Cozy Sitting Area

A compact sitting space with a modern yet warm ambiance. A light gray sectional sofa with floral and bright red throw pillows anchors the area, situated near two double-hung windows allowing ample natural light. The walls and ceiling are painted white, creating a fresh and airy atmosphere. A plush gray rug defines the sitting space, complementing the parquet wood flooring. One wall features a built-in entertainment unit painted a striking burnt orange, housing a flat-screen TV, shelves with books, decor, and a trailing green plant, adding vibrancy and contrast to the room. Minimalist light fixture overhead balances the design.

Home Office Space

Light wood flooring laid in a herringbone pattern warms an airy, neutral-toned room illuminated by natural light through double-hung windows. A mid-century modern, oval wooden desk with tapered legs is paired with a simple metallic chair, set against white walls adorned with framed art prints in warm tones. Opposite is a compact bookshelf filled with colorful books, topped with a black filing cabinet and printer stand on wheels. The ceiling pendant light features a minimalist globe design with gold accents. Steps to the side hint at elevation changes within the home, blending functionality with understated style.

Historic Staircase Landing

Elegant wooden staircase with white-painted balusters and rich wood handrail rises from a parquet floor with geometric inlay. The walls are painted a crisp white, accented with classic wainscoting and detailed molding. A small framed artwork hangs on the stairwell wall above the landing. Light from adjacent rooms, one painted deep blue, illuminates the hallway visible through a doorway with a warm wood frame and sliding door. The space combines historical architectural elements with simple, clean decor, creating an inviting transitional area between floors with touches of both warmth and sophistication.

Attic Playroom

A cozy attic space repurposed as a children’s playroom, with sloped ceilings painted in soft white that enhance brightness. Three multi-pane windows let in ample natural light, framing an outdoor view of rooftops. The floor is painted in muted gray-blue tones, softened by textured area rugs in cream and floral patterns. Furnishings include vintage wooden rocking chairs and a wooden dollhouse, adding nostalgic charm. A small wooden bookcase holds toys and books, while a workspace desk with a modern green velvet chair and task lamp sits tucked in one corner. The overall aesthetic combines historic architectural elements with warm, inviting playroom decor.

Cozy Living Room with Fireplace

A rustic stone fireplace with rounded river rocks forms a warm focal point, topped by an arched mirror above the wooden mantel. A modern charcoal gray sofa with patterned throw pillows faces a simple rectangular coffee table on a decorative area rug with intricate floral designs. An olive green accent chair with a matching ottoman sits near the window, adding a mid-century touch. The hardwood flooring extends throughout, complemented by white walls and ceiling with classic crown molding. A dark wood corner bar with stools creates an inviting nook, while soft natural light filters through the twin windows, highlighting this blend of vintage charm and contemporary comfort.

Listing Agent: Karen Talbott of Corcoran via Zillow