For Sale: Brooklyn's Most Expensive Townhouse and a Modern Manhattan Manse
1. At $15 million, this historic gem is Brooklyn’s most expensive townhouse.
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This Romanesque Revival masterpiece known as the Remington House was designed by C.P.H. Gilbert, a New York-based architect whose speciality was spectacular townhouses and mansions. Completed in 1888, the 32-foot-wide abode was built for James H. Remington, whose father was a founder of the Republican Party.
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Clockwise from top left: Milo Baughman chrome and white leather cube chairs offered by Gary Rubinstein Antiques; Brass and glass sputnik chandelier offered by Craig van den Brulle; George Nelson modern walnut dining table offered by Corinne Robbins, Inc.; Charles Hollis Jones lucite and brass bar cart offered by Cain Modern.
Designated a landmark in 1973, the eight-bedroom residence has been meticulously restored and features wood burning fireplaces, pocket doors, ornate decorative plaster ceilings, mahogany-inlay oak floors, and an opulent master suite that spans the entire third floor and features a private sitting room custom walk-in closets, and a luxurious master bath complete with a fireplace, steam shower and soaking tub, all encased in Calacatta gold marble. Outside, the residence boasts a garden complete with cedar paneled fencing, freshly planted cypress trees and a set-up for a full outdoor kitchen.
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The mansion’s stunning interiors serve as the ideal backdrop for a magnificent collection of modern furniture and abstract paintings. Set against myriad original details, the home’s sleek mid century furniture, including Milo Baughman-style dining chairs, Arne Jacobsen egg chairs, an Eero Saarinen tulip table, a curvaceous Vladimir Kagan sofa, and eye-catching mid century lighting, adds a hearty dose of chic, modern style to the historic residence.
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Clockwise from top left: Vladimir Kagan sofa with rosewood base offered by the Exchange Int; Paul Mayen coffee table for Habitat offered by Galerie Sommerlath; Vivian Springford "Untitled" offered by VVFA Modern; Pierre Cardin brass chandelier offered by Glo Miami.
The Remington House carries a $15 million price tag. Click here to view the full listing.
2. This astounding Manhattan “manse” has a philanthropic past.
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Built in 1910, this 7,000-square-foot, five-bedroom stunner was occupied by the Christian Brothers from 1953 to 2011. Before undergoing a meticulous renovation, the manse, located in the once rough-and-tumble Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood, served as a venue for youth athletic leagues and a variety of parish programs designed to support children in the area.
Today, the magnificent townhouse, which boasts a restored facade, features an abundance of contemporary charm. Spread across six floors, the home includes a loft-like floorplan; two floors of soaring, double-height ceilings; wall-to-wall glass; and a number of striking architectural elements such as a floating glass-railed staircase and an exposed concrete elevator shaft.
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At the heart of the expansive home is a breathtaking great room that boasts sky-high ceilings, a wall clad with restored, 100-year-old floor joists, and a commanding wood-burning fireplace. Outfitted with modern and contemporary furnishings, including a pair Mies van der Rohe’s iconic Barcelona chairs, the great room offers a glimpse of the treasures that adorn the rest of the home.
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Other notable spaces include a garden level arcade that features a gastropub, a theater and double-glass doors that open to a private garden; four 500-square-foot suites; and a cantilevered master suite outfitted with stunning mid century furniture, including a number of works by George Nakashima. The master suite also features an oversized Juliet balcony with views of the Manhattan skyline, a lounge area, a gas fireplace, and doors that step out to a roof deck.
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Clockwise from top left: Mies van der Rohe Barcelona chair and ottoman offered by Objects20c; George Nakashima wall-mounted shelf offered by Moderne Gallery; George Nakashima platform bed offered by Tishu; Paul Evans wall-mounted cabinet offered by Lost City Arts.
This one-of-a-kind residence will set you back $14.99 million. Click here to view the full listing.
