This $3M Ditmas Park neo-Tudor was built for Mary Pickford in 1916
Photos courtesy of Allyson Lubow Photography
Even among the grand historic homes in the Flatbush, Brooklyn neighborhood of Ditmas Park West, the 5,000-square-foot neo-Tudor at 1320 Ditmas Avenue is one of the most dramatic. Built in 1916 for silent film star Mary Pickford, the well-preserved property, asking $2,995,000, has been renovated for a new century without sacrificing its old-world character.
The New York Post reports that the house was constructed for Pickford as part of a contract negotiation, but the silver screen legend never moved in, heading for California instead. Despite this change in plans, the home is still referred to by neighbors as the “Mary Pickford House.”
A flexible layout can be expanded to add bedrooms or create a family gathering space. Rooms have hardwood floors and high ceilings, served by zoned A/C, gas heat, and fireplaces.
Past a welcoming front porch and foyer, you’ll find a living room with beamed ceilings and an octagonal dining room. Both rooms have dramatic wood-burning fireplaces. Exquisite architectural highlights include original woodwork and leaded glass built-ins and windows.
The adjacent kitchen is anchored by an oversized island. This open gathering space, underscored by original hexagonal bistro tiles, features multiple workstations, built-ins, and plenty of storage.
Stairs are punctuated by a cozy landing with a cushioned window seat. Upstairs are four bedrooms and three baths.
Two home offices offer neighborhood views over the treetops. The home’s highest floor holds a bonus space beneath the eaves for sleeping, play, or storage.
On the home’s lowest level, a sprawling entertainment lounge has a fireplace and a wood-paneled bar. Also down here: A gym room with a mirrored wall, laundry facilities, wine storage, and a workshop.
This unusual home on a corner lot has a landscaped, irrigated front and side yard, an enclosed front porch with louvered windows, and a planted backyard. An attached garage includes an EV charger.
[Listing details: 1320 Ditmas Avenue by Karen Talbott, Kyle Talbott, and Scott Sternberg of The Corcoran Group]
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