85 Westminster Road: Distinctive & Grand In Brooklyn’s Landmark Micro-Neighborhood

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Tucked into Prospect Park South—Brooklyn’s marquee landmarked micro-neighborhood where grand single-family homes on extra-large lots are the norm—stands 85 Westminster Road. This distinctive, grand late-Victorian / Colonial Revival home delivers all the charm of a historical property without sacrificing the comforts of modern city living.

85 Westminster Road exterior view in Brooklyn NY — The striking exterior and grand street presence of the property. *Source: Circa Old Houses*

🏠 Property Overview & Quick Details

Spanning nearly 3,580 square feet of gracious living space on a 60×100 foot lot, this property blends century-old craftsmanship with state-of-the-art mechanical and cosmetic upgrades.

💰 Price	$3,950,000
🆔 Property ID	914926
🏛️ Architectural Style	Colonial Revival / Late-Victorian
📅 Year Built	1905
📐 Square Footage	3,580 sq. ft.
🛏️ Bedrooms	7 Bedrooms
🛁 Bathrooms	3.1 Bathrooms
📍 Location	85 Westminster Road, Prospect Park South, Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY 11218

✨ Historic Elegance & Custom Craftsmanship

Upon entering the house, you immediately time travel, immersed in the opulent splendor yet subtle elegance of silkscreened wallpapers, chandeliers, and delicate hand-crafted touches across all 3 floors.

Interior architectural details of 85 Westminster Road — Intricate interior architectural details and custom woodwork. *Source: Circa Old Houses*

The dining room features a hand-painted chinoiserie mural in the style of De Gournay, original woodwork painted in Farrow and Ball Calke Green, and an exceptionally large crystal chandelier.

Interior view of 85 Westminster Road Brooklyn — The elegant dining room showcasing hand-painted murals and luxury lighting. *Source: Circa Old Houses*

Two additional spacious living rooms on the ground floor feature original historic woodwork and three gorgeous fireplaces.

Living space inside 85 Westminster Road — Spacious and bright living area with historic character. *Source: Circa Old Houses*

🍳 The Heart of the Home: Kitchen & Dining

The generously sized eat-in kitchen is rich with English country-estate charm, accented with heirloom-quality finishes, a chef-sized Garland stove, William Morris wallpaper, and Farrow and Ball-painted cabinets.

Kitchen view at 85 Westminster Road — The fully updated eat-in kitchen featuring high-end custom finishes. *Source: Circa Old Houses*

Large windows and skylights flood the space with natural light, opening directly onto a bluestone patio and a 700-square-foot wrap-around porch.

Indoor and outdoor flow at 85 Westminster Road — Seamless transition connecting the interior to the expansive outdoor porch. *Source: Circa Old Houses*

🛏️ Bedrooms & Private Quarters

The home features seven large, light-filled bedrooms outfitted with high-end European wallpapers. The primary suite includes a Victorian-tiled fireplace and an en-suite bath designed in the arts and crafts style.

Bedroom interior at 85 Westminster Road — One of the spacious and beautifully styled bedrooms. *Source: Circa Old Houses*

A top-floor versatile bedroom/studio suite faces west, perfectly framing picturesque Brooklyn sunsets.

Top floor room at 85 Westminster Road — The versatile top-floor studio and living space. *Source: Circa Old Houses*

🌿 Botanical Oasis & Outdoor Living

Surrounding the property is a splendid mature English cottage garden featuring over 65 types of roses, lilacs, wisterias, hydrangeas, fruit trees, and an efficient comprehensive irrigation system—embodying the neighborhood’s rus en urbe (country in the city) vibe.

Garden and outdoor area of 85 Westminster Road — The professionally landscaped English cottage garden surrounding the home. *Source: Circa Old Houses*

⚙️ Modern Upgrades & Location

Beyond its aesthetic beauty, the home includes central air, fully renovated baths, complete electrical upgrades, a climate-resilient basement, and reverse osmosis water filtration.