Ova veličanstvena vila s prijelaza stoljeća izgrađena je za njujorškog industrijalca Georgea Galea 1905. godine od strane H.B. Moora, učenika poznatog arhitekta Stanforda Whitea, inspirirana Whiteovim značajnim dizajnom Atlantskog jahtaškog kluba u Seagateu. Gale Mansion je predstavljena u Vodiču Američkog instituta arhitekata za New York, što je rijetka povlastica za kuću jedne obitelji. Pojavila se u brojnim igranim filmovima i televizijskim emisijama, a jedna je od najikoničnijih kuća u Brooklynu.

Smještena na trećini akra, bujna i privatna raskošna parcela na Albemarle Roadu, koju je Christopher Gray iz The New York Timesa opisao kao “jednu od najgrandioznijih stambenih ulica u cijelom gradu”, stoji Gale Mansion, Kraljevski biser povijesnog okruga Prospect Park South, živopisna remek-djela s dvokatnim portikom krunjenim dormerima i potpomognutim visokom, 25' stopa rebrastim stupovima. Ova kuća nadzire impresivan niz arhitektonski značajnih kuća koje obasipaju Albemarle Road, koja nije obična gradska ulica, već bulevar nalik parku s uređenim zelenim prostorom. Mirna okolina nije zagađena parkiranjem na ulici koje nije dozvoljeno (ne brinite, imate garažu za 2 automobila). Tijekom programa "otvorene ulice" za pješake tokom vikenda, Albemarle Road pretvara se u vaš vlastiti park, samo nekoliko koraka od vaših vrata. Prospect Park i Parade Grounds nalaze se samo dva ulica dalje za duže šetnje, trčanja ili vožnje biciklom. Tenis na glinenom terenu, pedaline, nogometna igrališta i jahanje upotpunjuju ovu jedinstvenu postavku zemlje u gradu.

Gale Mansion, koja se sastoji od 22 sobe, 9 spavaćih soba i 7.5 kupaonica, prostire se na 11,400 četvornih stopa i potpuno je obnovljena i renovirana do iznimne mjere od strane njenog arhitekta-vlasnika, uključujući najsuvremenije mehaničke sustave i materijale koji pružaju učinkovitost, udobnost i luksuz nove kuće. Očaravajući natkriveni trijem, spektakl kolosalnih razmjera i veličanstvenosti pozdravlja vas u zadivljujući foyer koji predstavlja prekrasno restaurirane originalne detalje uključujući veličanstveno stubište i radni kamin s originalnim neoklasičnim mantelom – ovaj foyer nije samo hodnik, već prostrana soba u kojoj ćete uživati provodeći vrijeme uz drvenu vatru ili primajući goste na zabavi.

Soba okupana suncem ponosi se mozaikom od Calacatta mramora s kaminom od 19. stoljeća isklesanim od drva i vrlo rijetkim okruglim nadzornim zrcalom. Sobu dodatno ukrašava moderni luster Jonathan Adler. Uđite u susjednu elegantnu biblioteku kroz dvostruka vrata od mahagonija, a uživajte u bogato obojenim hrastovim i kožnim oblogama, ugrađenim police za knjige i prilagođenim hrastovim ormarima. Salon, s zaobljenim kutovima, ističe zidne svjetiljke iz tog razdoblja koje okružuju dostojanstvena prozorska okna i ukrasne rubove koji upotpunjuju tapete inspirirane viktorijanskim stilom. Organizirajte elegantne večere u blagavaonici obloženoj mahagonijom s prekrasnim vitražnim staklenim vitrinama, radnim plinskim kaminom i veličanstvenim zidom prozora koji otkriva miran pogled na vrt i trijem.

Srce doma očekuje vas u kuhinji za kuhara od 700 četvornih stopa opremljenoj vrhunskim aparatima – uključujući Sub-Zero hladnjak, Viking pro-plamenik i dvostruku pećnicu, te 3 perilice posuđa Fisher Paykel – pariškim zidom od zrcalne staklene ploče, uklesanom mramornom sudoperom, supertvrdom, prirodnom Calacatta kvarcitnom kuhinjskim otokom ukrašenim antičkim brončanim lusterima, sjajnim nehrđajućim čeličnim radnim površinama, po mjeri izrađenim ormarima, drvenom ljestvicom za biblioteku od hrasta od firme Putnam & Co, kao i završnim dodirom – kaminom na drva i antičkim krečnjak kim mantelom nabavljenim iz dvorca u Škotskoj. Prostrani kutak za doručak s mjestima za 6 pruža ugodno mjesto za ležerno objedovanje, a kroz francuska vrata dolazi se do prostrane terase od plave kamenčine koja gleda na bujno uređen travnjak okrenut prema jugu, idealna postavka za objedovanje na otvorenom i intimne vrtne zabave. Na drugom katu, prostrana, sunčana glavna spavaća soba.

This majestic turn-of-the-century mansion was built for the New York Industrialist George Gale in 1905 by H.B. Moore, a disciple of famed architect Stanford White, inspired by White’s seminal design of the Atlantic Yacht Club in Seagate. The Gale Mansion is featured in the American Institute of Architects Guide to New York City, a rare distinction for a single-family house. It has appeared in numerous feature films and television shows, and is one of the most iconic homes in Brooklyn.

Situated on a third of an acre, a lush and private sprawling corner parcel on Albemarle Road, which was described by The New York Times’ Christopher Gray as “one of the grandest residential streets in the whole city”, stands the Gale Mansion, the Crown Jewel of the Prospect Park South Historic District, an exuberant masterpiece with a towering two-story portico crowned by eyebrow dormers and supported by soaring, 25' foot fluted columns. This home presides over an impressive array of architecturally significant houses that line Albemarle Road, no ordinary city street, but a park-like boulevard with a landscaped greenspace. The serene setting is not sullied by on-street parking which is not allowed (do not fret, you have a 2-car garage). During the “open street” pedestrian program on weekends, Albemarle Road transforms into your very own park, just steps from your front door. Prospect Park and the Parade Grounds are only two blocks away for longer walks, runs, or bike rides. Clay court tennis, paddle boats, soccer fields, and horseback riding round out this unique country-in-the-city setting.

The Gale Mansion, comprised of 22 rooms, 9 bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms, is an 11,400 square foot turnkey home, entirely restored and renovated to a meticulous degree by its architect-owner, including state of the art mechanical systems and materials that provide the efficiency, comfort and luxury of a brand new home.
The awe inspiring, covered porch, a spectacle of colossal scale and grandeur welcomes you into the breathtaking foyer that is a showcase of beautifully restored original detail including the sweeping, grand staircase and the working fireplace with its original neoclassical mantel- this foyer is no mere hallway, but a grand room you will enjoy spending time in by the wood fire, or receiving party guests.

The sun-drenched living room boasts a Calacatta marble mosaic fireplace with a 19th century carved wood mantel and very rare round over-mirror. The room is accented by a modern Jonathan Adler chandelier. Enter the adjacent handsome library through the mahogany pocket double doors, and luxuriate in the richly stained oak and leather wainscoting, built-in bookshelves and custom oak cabinetry. The parlor, with rounded corners, highlights period sconces that frame stately windows and ornamental trim that complements Victorian inspired wallpaper. Host elegant soirées in the mahogany-paneled dining room with a splendid leaded glass breakfront, working gas fireplace, and magnificent wall of windows that reveals a tranquil view to the garden and patio.
The heart of the home awaits in the 700-square-foot chef’s kitchen equipped with top-of-the-line appliances—including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Viking pro-range and double oven, and 3 Fisher Paykel dish washers—a Parisian mirror-glass backsplash, a carved marble farm sink, a super-hard, natural Calacatta quartzite center island adorned by antique bronze chandeliers, gleaming stainless steel countertops, bespoke cabinetry, an oak library rolling ladder by Putnam & Co, as well as the finishing touch- a wood-burning fireplace and antique limestone mantel sourced from a castle in Scotland. An airy breakfast nook seating 6, provides a cozy spot for casual dining, and through the French doors is an expansive bluestone terrace overlooking a lushly landscaped south-facing lawn, the quintessential setting for alfresco dining and intimate garden parties.
On the second level, the palatial sun-kissed primary suit