New York City's one-of-kind 'Gingerbread House' up for rent at $26,000 a month

• Shipping merchant Howard Jones commissioned architect James Sarsfield Kennedy to build him an Arts-and-Crafts-style home in 1917
• The 5,700-square-foot, six-bedroom, 3.5-bath house occupies an entire city block on Narrows Avenue in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
• The mansion described as the most beautiful home in America is also up for sale for $10.5million

By Snejana Farberov for MailOnline

Published: 00:06 EST, 2 December 2014 | Updated: 02:10 EST, 2 December 2014

New Yorkers with a taste for unique architecture and plenty money to spare can now get a sweet deal on the famous Gingerbread House - just in time for the winter holidays.

The century-old Brooklyn home, which looks like it's been plucked straight out of a Brothers Grimm fairy tale, is now available for rent at $26,000 a month.

The whimsical uncut stone-and-wood confection situated in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn boasts six bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and a three-car garage.

The sprawling yet charming mansion, which occupies an entire city block on Narrows Avenues, was built in 1917 in the Arts-and-Crafts style by renowned architect James Sarsfield Kennedy for shipping merchant Howard Jones.

The story-book 5,700-square-foot house includes four main bedrooms and two guestrooms with terraces; a winding wooden staircase; a wine cellar; a pair of well-appointed living rooms with overstuffed couches and armchairs; a gourmet kitchen; a fountain room; a screening room, and a formal wood-paneled dining room with a stunning fireplace.

Outside, the new tenants of the Gingerbread House will be able enjoy eating al fresco in the backyard surrounded by a perfectly manicured lawn and cheery flowerbeds.

The unique residence sitting on 20,000 square feet of land is filled with eye-catching details, including cast-iron doorknobs, stained-glass windows and chandeliers, painted ceilings and wooden floors polished to perfection, reported Philly.com.

According to the home's listing on the real estate site Zillow.com, the Gingerbread House is considered to be one of the most beautiful homes in the US.

'Some have called it magical. You can simply call it home. It is an incredible blending of imagination, architectural genius, and nature with art, storytelling, and style... and yes, perhaps a bit of magic,' according to the site.

For those who are interested in making the Gingerbread House their 'forever home,' the Bay Ridge property is also up for sale for $10.5million.

Fairy tale house: The century-old Gingergbread House, which looks like it's been plucked out of a Brothers Grimm fairy tale and dropped in the middle of Brooklyn, is now available for rent at $26,000 a month

House fit for Hansel and Gretel: The whimsical mansion occupies and entire city block on Narrows Avenue in Bay Ridge

Back story: The house was built in 1917 in the Arts-and-Crafts style by renowned architect James Sarsfield Kennedy for shipping merchant Howard Jones

Sweet dreams: The story-book 5,700-square-foot house includes four main bedrooms and two guestrooms with terraces

Nooks and crannies: The rooms at the house come with walk-in closets and plenty of storage space

Cooking up a storm: The high-end dwelling boasts a gourmet kitchen with modern appliances and fine cabinetry

Dinner is served: Tenants occupying the house will be able to host dinner parties in style thanks to this formal dining room

Impressive setting: This is one of two well-appointed living rooms the Gingerbread House features

Whimsy: This siting room features a hodge-podge of different styles in both architecture and design: Solomonic columns and a bas relief around a fireplace, wooden windows and and overstuffed cheetah-printed armchair

Pantry: There is not shortage of cabinets and counter space at the Gingerbread House

Attention to detail: The house comes with this breathtaking wooden staircase, stained-glass windows and chandeliers

Sleek: Nestled in the wood-paneled, old-school estate is this modern and functional bathroom with a soaking tub

Fine touches: The doors are fitted with cast-iron doorknobs, and there are hardwood floors all throughout the house

Old World charm: There is wood paneling throughout the house, including in this cozy office space

Spectacular setting: Outside, the new tenants of the Gingerbread House will be able enjoy eating al fresco in the backyard

Luxury cottage: The mansion is built out of uncut stone with a rolled edged roof

Country chamr: The story-book home sits on a perfectly manicured lawn - perfect for a summer picnic

High praise: The Gingerbread House has been described as the most beautiful home in America

Ideal for entertaining: The Arts-and-Crafts confection comes with several large terraces perfect for hosting summertime soirees

On the market: The century-old house is also available for sale, with a price tag of $10.5million