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Coveted Crib: Julianne Moore's West Village Townhouse

CasaSugar — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:15:00 -0700

You may remember Julianne Moore's living room, which was featured in Domino, and which she actually designed herself. That's right: the girl's got talent that extends beyond the silver screen and into her silver sitting room! Proof of that design skill set is Moore's very own West Village townhouse, which is on the market for $12 million.

The late 1800s home has been meticulously renovated, retaining original architectural details like crown moldings and wide plank floors, but was updated with the latest modern amenities. Moore chose my favorite color as of late - gray - as a base for several rooms. Overall, the rooms look well-traveled (heavy on the Japanese designs), a bit rustic, and comfortably polished. Who knows where she's moving, but suspicion tells me she's looking for another design project. Prepare to salivate when you see photos . . .

Milla Jovovich Hawks Her West Village Townhouse

CasaSugar — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:00:08 -0700

Milla Jovovich has apparently tired of only selling clothes and decided to sell real estate as well. Her own, that is. The model-cum-fashion-designer has listed her four-bedroom, two-bath West Village townhouse on the market for $7 million. The Greek revival townhouse features a lush garden, cast-iron railings, mahogany banisters, stone heated floors, exposed beams, a terrace, a master suite with a grand bath, sitting/dressing room, walk-in closets behind mirrored French doors, a solarium, and five fireplaces throughout. There's no word on where Jovovich will be moving, but I'd assume her engagement to film writer and director Paul W. S. Anderson, and the recent birth of her daughter, Ever Gabo Anderson, has something to do with it. To see interior photos, read more.

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Coveted Crib: Nanette Lepore's Victorian Townhouse

CasaSugar — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:00:15 -0700

Elle Decor was recently welcomed into the West Village Victorian townhouse of fashion designer Nanette Lepore, which she shares with her daughter and husband. The interior is a mishmash of design styles from every era, incorporating modern and traditional, but mostly lively and eccentric pieces. I personally would kill to move right in, and wouldn't change a thing. Check out the slideshow and tell me what you think, and be sure to read the article for more information. Source

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Coveted Crib: Michael Aram's West Village Wonder

CasaSugar — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:15:00 -0700

If you follow Casa, you've probably heard of Michael Aram, the internationally acclaimed American metalware designer. His collections of home accents and serving and dining wares are beloved by design shops around the world for their distinct, contemporary take on natural forms, which are marked by a fresh, handmade quality. New York Social Diary recently caught up with Aram in his West Village apartment and shared photos to prove it. Check out this slideshow for a sneak peek of Aram's New York City home, and read the interview to hear his thoughts on everything from his second life in New Delhi to his love of entertaining. Source

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This Just In: Amy Sedaris Is a Stranger With Real Estate Candy

CasaSugar — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:15:12 -0700

According to Big Time, funny woman Amy Sedaris has forked over $1.3 million for a 900-square-foot, 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo in Manhattan's West Village. She must have been charmed by the property, as she paid $50k over the asking price. The listing for the property reads:

Fabulous one-of-a-kind apartment full of original detail and prewar charm. Dramatic entry hall leads to rooms with arched doorways, over-sized windows and large proportions. Wood-burning fireplaces and double exposures grace both the bedroom and huge living room. Original beamed ceilings, floors, doors and hardware are all in mint condition. There are lots of nooks and crannies for special furniture and artwork. Located off Fifth Avenue in a prewar brownstone with both doorman and elevator.

I wonder if Sedaris will be making a decoupaged accent table for her new digs, or hanging portraits of herself by celebrity interior designers. The prewar apartment seems to have great bones, but I'm eager to see how she'll infuse it with her wacky personality.

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This Just In: Heidi Klum Loses Benjamins on Bank Street

CasaSugar — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:00:23 -0700

Heidi Klum, the host of my all-time favorite reality show, just sold her West Village penthouse, which she's owned since 2002. The lucky new owners are photographer, gallery owner, and collage artist Steve Joester and his wife, Debra.

The Joesters spent $5.35 million for Klum's penthouse - a quarter million dollars under the the asking price. The three-bedroom apartment includes a library, open kitchen, two-and-a-half baths, a hot tub, rooftop deck, and exceptional views of Manhattan and the Hudson River.

To find out if Heidi and her family have plans of leaving Manhattan altogether, read more.

Lest any New Yorkers out there are concerned about fewer Heidi sightings due to this sale, fear not: According to the New York Post:

[F]riends of the Teutonic temptress say that she's looking to buy a substantial pad in downtown Manhattan.

She's outgrown the apartment," says a source. "She's very family-oriented and needs a lot more space for nannies and visiting relatives. Plus, she didn't like the kids climbing the small spiral staircase between floors.

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This Just In: Philip Seymour Hoffman in a Western!

CasaSugar — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:30:56 -0700

According to Real Estalker, Philip Seymour Hoffman and his costume- designer girlfriend and mother of their two children, Mimi O'Donnel, are under contract to purchase a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath Pre-War co-op in Manhattan's West Village for $4.4 million. The listing for the property reads:

A one of a kind three bedroom, 2.5 bath apartment in the best location in the West Village. High ceilings, beautiful wood floors, authentic doors from Provence, and a wood burning fireplace. The living room is one of the largest single spaces in the West Village. The bathrooms are finished to perfection, and the entire apartment is a quintessential West Village oasis.

I love its exposed brick walls and how open it looks. Seems like the perfect size for a family of four.

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This Just In: Richard Gere Puts an Asset on Market

CasaSugar — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:30:43 -0700

According to Real Estalker, Richard Gere has put his four-bedroom, four-bath property in the Palazzo Chupi building in New York's West Village on the market for nearly $18 million. You may remember the building, which was designed by Julian Schnabel of directorial fame, from my recent Coveted Crib. Schnabel is said to have "created the apartment to feel like Venice in Manhattan." The listing reads:

Room proportions are grand, ceilings are 12'6"+/- high, light streams in from all directions and there are huge French doors in every room leading to terraces with Hudson River views. A large wood-burning fireplace exists in the living room and there is a covered 66'+/- colonnade running along the entire north side of the apartment. Drama abounds. Amenities include parking, elevator, air conditioning, pool, and 24-hour doorman.

Well, it turns out that Gere isn't much for old Venezia; he purchased the property in September 2007 for only $12 million, and never moved in. He's made few improvements aside from aesthetic changes like changing the color of the kitchen cabinets, so the $6-million markup seems a little absurd. But, it may actually be a steal — Schnabel himself is selling the two other units in the building (there are only five) for $32 million each.

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This Just In: Brooke Shields Movin' to the West Village Jungle

CasaSugar — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:30:33 -0700

Since Lipstick Jungle has been reinstated, Brooke Shields and her producer/writer hubby Chris Henchy are anti-ing up for some new NYC digs. According to Big Time, the couple have signed a contract to purchase a vacant Greek Revival house in New York's West Village. The townhouse, which has been on the market for $5.6 million, has four apartments on four floors, with original parlor floor details, "eight fireplaces, original wide plank floors, original mantles and moldings," and a large, South-facing garden, according to the listing.
The 3,314-square-foot, 18-room, 5.5-bath building has four kitchens and was built in 1905. Although the place may need some renovation (what to do with four kitchens?), the original architectural details alone — exposed brick walls, ornate fireplace mantles, tin tile ceiling — as well as the built-in cabinetry, would be enough to justify some renovation costs. Shields also owns a home in Los Angeles’s Pacific Palisades area, as well as a co-op in SoHo, where she'll presumably reside until her new place is up and running.

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Fall Style: Marc Jacobs's NYC Halloween Window Display

CasaSugar — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:15:34 -0700

On Thursday, I posted a photo of the Halloween window display at Marc Jacobs's San Francisco store. Not surprisingly, a few of you called it "cute" and "cool." But community member Mica said the windows in Jacobs's West Village, New York store are "way crazier," with "a zombie swamp diorama in all three windows." She shared this photo of the window display. I must say, these decorations do look much spookier, but the San Francisco store takes the cake for chic and cute.

Source: Twitpic User micawave