A Penthouse in Manhattan’s Gramercy Park Area Hits Market for $29.5 Million

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A Penthouse in Manhattan’s Gramercy Park Area Hits Market for $29.5 MillionThe skylit five-bedroom home has an expansive outdoor space with views of the city’s skyline

BY FANG BLOCK 

 |  ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON JANUARY 13, 2021  |  MANSION GLOBAL

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A penthouse at the new development, The Tower at Gramercy Square, is asking $29.5 million.

DOUGLAS ELLIMAN

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The top-floor penthouse at The Tower at Gramercy Square, an 18-floor new development in Manhattan’s Gramercy Park area, is coming onto the market Wednesday for $29.5 million, Mansion Global has learned.

The residence has approximately 7,000 square feet of interior living space configured as five bedrooms and six-and-a-half bathrooms. It also comes with a 5,680-square-foot private roof terrace, according to listing agent Richard J Steinberg of Douglas Elliman.

“I have never seen such a large penthouse with an outdoor space this high up,” said Mr. Steinberg, who handles sales of some of the most luxurious buildings in Manhattan, including 432 Park Avenue.

“The views are expansive and spectacular,” he said.

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The terrace has a fireplace, a kitchen with a gas barbecue grill, a wet bar, ipe wood deck connected by a stepping stone path through plants and trees around built-in lounge areas, as well as infrastructure for a plunge pool, according to the listing.

Inside, the penthouse features solid oak flooring, an open kitchen with custom stained cabinetry and top-of-the-line appliances, and a great room with 18-foot ceilings and glass windows, blending indoor and outdoor living.

“The location is prime, as Gramercy Park is the only private park in New York City, and you can get to downtown or uptown on Manhattan island in minutes,” Mr. Steinberg said.

The Tower has a total of 130 residences and is one of four buildings in the complex known as Gramercy Square. The Gramercy Club, an 18,000-square-foot amenities suite, offers a state-of-the-art gym, a spa, a pool, a residents’ lounge, a dining room, a children’s playroom, and a tween room.

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$2 Million Condos Steps From The Ski SlopesThese ski-in, ski-out homes are in the West’s best ski towns

BY CASEY FARMER 

 |  ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON DECEMBER 10, 2020  |  MANSION GLOBAL

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VANCE FOX

For those looking for a Western mountain home without the burdens of maintaining a property, a ski condo can be the optimal residence.

Located in some of the top-rated ski towns in the U.S., each of these residences offers ski-in, ski-out access, forgoing the hassle of driving to get on the slopes.

Proximity to the mountain isn’t the only convenience these homes offer—each provides a variety of amenities, such as hot tubs and gyms, and many also have full concierge service.

Here’s a look at five ski condos—all offering amenities and easy slopes access—for about $2 million.

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Truckee, California

Listing price: $2.245 million

Vance Fox

Located within the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, this condo’s privacy and proximity to the slopes are desirable.

The Truckee, California, condo has gravity ski-in, ski-out access and a ski concierge who will have the owner’s skis and poles in the snow by the time they arrive downstairs.

“All you do is step into your skis and gravity takes you down to the central area, where the lifts then take you and disperse you onto the Northstar ski slopes,” says listing agent Don Carr of Carr Long Real Estate.

In addition to easy access to the slopes, being close to the mountain also guarantees sweeping views.

The three-bedroom unit has a large balcony that overlooks the slopes. Mr. Carr says the condo’s outdoor living space is the largest in the Ritz-Carlton.

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Jackson, Wyoming

Listing price: $2.2 million

Samantha Livingston

This two-bedroom Jackson, Wyoming, condo has ski-in, ski-out access to the in-town slopes.

Snow King Mountain is just a short walk away, and with popular Jackson Hole Mountain Resort less than 30 minutes by car, Snow King is more relaxed and often less crowded, with no lift lines, says listing agent John Long of Christie’s International Real Estate.

The corner unit has three decks, with two facing the Snow King slopes and the third looking toward the top of the valley.

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LIV Sotheby's International Realty

Just a short walk to the gondola, this two-bedroom Vail, Colorado, condo is a convenient home for the avid skier.

The two-level penthouse, which was remodeled a few years ago, has high-vaulted ceilings, modern fixtures throughout, and a balcony off the main living space.

This residence also comes with a private ski locker within the condominium, which also has amenities like a swimming pool, a hot tub, a gym, and an open lawn space for residents to use.

The condo isn’t just convenient to ski access—it’s also walkable to the many restaurants and shops of Vail Village.

With its many features and proximity to the ski slopes, listing agent Tye Stockton says it’s becoming “extremely rare and hard to find” condos like this one at this price point in Vail.

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Aspen, Colorado

Listing price: $2.195 million

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Thoroughly updated just last year, this Aspen, Colorado, condo is completely turnkey.

The two-bedroom, two-bath is a ground-floor unit, allowing for private patio access just out the sliding-glass doors in back.

In addition to amenities like pools, hot tubs, and a gym, the building offers a full concierge service.

“It’s perfect for someone who wants a home in Aspen without worrying about maintenance,” says listing agent Scott Lupow of Coldwell Banker.

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Christmas Comes Early and Stays Year-round Inside This New Jersey HomeHoliday décor remains up 365 days a year inside the Italy-inspired Colts Neck property, which is asking $2.19 million

BY EMILY NONKO 

 |  ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON DECEMBER 16, 2020  |  THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

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Janet and Chris Munger lived in Huntsville, N.J., before they found land in Colts Neck to build a custom home.

GUY ARGENZIO REALTY PHOTOGRAPHY & MEDIA/ROBERT DEFALCO REALTY

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It is the most wonderful time of year—all year—at the New Jersey home of Chris and Janet Munger.

In 1998, the siblings began construction on a custom-built home situated on a 2.7-acre plot of land in Colts Neck, a township roughly 50 miles south of New York City. Upon completion, they decked the halls with floor-to-ceiling Christmas decorations that would remain inside the property for the entire year.

"It started on Day 1," Mr. Munger, 60, says of their extensive Christmas collection. "We would buy decorations, my sister would arrange them, and it would stay."

The Munger siblings belong to a close-knit Italian-American family. After their mother died in 1991, they searched for a property on which to build a home so they could live with their father, who died in 2010.

They paid $756,000 for the land and construction, and estimate they have invested an additional $2.2 million, not including décor or decorations. They recently listed the home for $2.19 million.

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Listing photos of the home went viral on Twitter, with one user commenting that the top-to-bottom decorations were "insane," while​another applauded the property for displaying "actual personality."

Two five-foot-tall nutcrackers greet visitors at the entryway of Janet and Chris Munger’s home.Guy Argenzio Realty Photography & Media/Robert DeFalco Realty

The siblings leave up their Christmas decorations, which can be found in every room, every day of the year.Guy Argenzio Realty Photography & Media/Robert DeFalco Realty

A retired educator and school superintendent, Ms. Munger says the home was inspired by Italy. "We have always loved the stones, marbles, the beautiful architectural designs in the buildings and cathedrals."

Christmas has always been a crucial part of the design equation. "We always wanted to make it very special for everyone we knew," says Ms. Munger, 73.

The siblings shopped year-round for decorations, with Costco being their go-to destination. Ms. Munger is unsure how much they have spent over the years—she’s a lifelong collector, charging by credit card during the holidays and paying off debt over the following 12 months.

Decorations are integrated into every room. Their collection includes 71 wreaths, 60 swags and 30 trees inside the home, with 20 massive wreaths and swags hanging outside. Two 5-foot-tall nutcrackers greet visitors at the entrance, with more than 20 nutcrackers stationed in other rooms. There are 235 angels floating among 115 religious statues. Thirty-eight different Santas add to the collection, as well as 14 Nativity scenes. A few years back the Mungers installed a life-size nativity overlooking their 65-foot pool. Cement statues of the Blessed Mother and the Sacred Heart also decorate the exterior.

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Ms. Munger estimates she has bought 500 stuffed animals over the years. Her favorite pieces are the religious statues, some of which she found online and others she had made by local artists.

For a number of Christmases, Mr. and Ms. Munger would fill rooms of the home with gifts and invite friends, colleagues and family to open them.Guy Argenzio Realty Photography & Media/Robert DeFalco Realty

Ms. and Mr. Munger add to their collection throughout the year, often shopping at holiday sales and Costco to save on costs.Guy Argenzio Realty Photography & Media/Robert DeFalco Realty

Because the collection is so extensive, there is no room to store it during what would be considered the off season. "You have the ability to walk through the home and see it in August or December," says Mr. Munger, who works for General Motors.

Chris Munger, left, and his partner, Suzanne.Janet Munger (Family Photo)

The four-bed, five-bath, 5,420-square-foot property includes two master suites. Ms. Munger lives in one and Mr. Munger lives in the other with his partner, Suzanne, who declined to provide her last name.

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They never planned to sell the home, but their brother is moving to Florida with his family and Mr. and Ms. Munger decided to follow him. The home is listed with Janice Rizzo at Robert DeFalco Realty Inc. They plan to take some of the decorations to their next home.

"We already gave 70 huge boxes to the Purple Heart filled with different Christmas trees and stuff," said Mr. Munger, "but it hasn’t made a dent."

Trio of Attached Apartments Off Regent’s Park List for £15 MillionIn total, the London flat has 20 park-facing windows

BY CLAIRE CARPONEN 

 |  ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON DECEMBER 2, 2020  |  MANSION GLOBAL

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York Terrace West, NW1, is a gated address, set inside Regent's Park, where average values are around £3 million.

SAVILLS

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Three adjoining apartments in a Neoclassical l terrace in Regent’s Park, central London, have gone on sale for a combined £15 million (US$20 million).

The Grade I-listed John Nash-designed properties lie just off the Outer Circle of the London park on York Terrace West. The trio of homes are owned by a private individual, who declined to comment, and hit the market Nov. 13.

The Grade I-listed John Nash-designed properties lie just off the Outer Circle of the London park on York Terrace West.Savills

York Terrace West, NW1, is a gated address, set inside Regent’s Park, where average values are around £3 million, according to data from Zoopla. It is part of York Terrace, a pair of separate white-stucco terraces built in the 1820s by Nash, an English architect  who also designed the park. No. 1-18 York Terrace East is currently for sale for £185 million via Savills.

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Zach Madison of Savills’s St. John’s Wood and Regent’s park office, who is jointly selling the property with Arlington Residential, said it is rare for three adjoining apartments in this location to be sold together.

“It is a trophy asset and has piqued the interest of investors and international buyers, including family offices,” he said.

The York Terrace West sale comprises two first-floor flats, and one, larger second-floor flat. They have in total over 5,200 square feet and 20 park-facing windows (10 on each floor) on its neoclassical rear façade, with views towards its boating lake. The owner bought the second-floor flat in 2011 and then later acquired the two properties below it, according to Mr. Madison. He said it might be possible to reconfigure the apartments into a single home, subject to planning consents.

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The first-floor homes are notable for their soaring ceiling heights and full-length, arched windows. One has two bedrooms, a balcony, a bay window, and 1,262 square feet of living space. The other, meanwhile, has three bedrooms and measures 1,496 square feet. Above them lies the third home, a 2,846-square-foot three-bedroom property with smaller volumes and elevated park views, according to Mr. Madison.

The York Terrace West homes come with four underground parking spaces, access to communal gardens, a 24-hour security and concierge person with a dedicated porter’s lodge, as well as Regent’s Park’s 410 acres of open space as their back gardens, according to the details.

They lie on the south side of the park, which, according to Mr. Madison, is sought after because of its proximity to Marylebone. Marylebone High Street and “village” is known for its fashionable shops and trendy restaurants.

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Former London Home of Prolific Sci-Fi Writer H.G. Wells Lists for £13.95 MillionThe writer stayed in the house during World War II and the Blitz

BY LIZ LUCKING 

 |  ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON DECEMBER 4, 2020  |  MANSION GLOBAL

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The former London of H.G. Wells has hit the market.

ASTON CHASE

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“H.G. Wells Lived and Died Here” reads the inscription on the commemorative blue plaque affixed to the stucco facade of a newly listed mansion in London.

Asking £13.95 million (US$18.7 million), the house was home to the prolific English author and so-called “father of science fiction,” from 1933 up until his death in 1946, according to a news release from listing agency Aston Chase.

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The property, which was listed at the end of November, is part of Hanover Terrace, a cluster of 20 conjoined townhouses directly across the street from Regent’s Park.

The Grade I-listed terrace was designed in 1822 by John Nash, a famed British architect of the Regency and Georgian eras who is responsible for some of the U.K.’s grandest designs, such as Buckingham Palace, Marble Arch and Brighton’s Royal Pavilion.

Spanning close to 5,000 square feet across five floors, the three-bedroom home was thoroughly restored in 2004, and still retains a number of its original period features, including cornicing and fireplaces, according to the release.

Aston Chase

Along with coveted, unobstructed views over Regent’s Park, the house has a full-floor formal reception room, a balcony, and a study with bespoke bookcases.

There's also a wine cellar, a safe room, a sauna and a self-contained staff accommodation.

Mansion Global couldn’t determine the owner of the home, or how much they paid for it.

“Alongside the main residence, purchasers of [the home] benefit from a mews house, which can host guests or be utilized as a private home office,” Mark Pollack, director and co-founder at Aston Chase, said in the release. “This property is truly one of a kind with a colorful history, commemorated by the blue plaque outside.”

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The blue plaque program, exclusive to London—though other U.K. cities have their own, unaffiliated, schemes—has been running since 1866 and pays homage to some of the city’s most notable past residents.

The one commemorating Wells is one of three on the Hanover Terrace, according to Historic England, who runs the program. It’s joined by one at No. 10 for composer Ralph Vaughan Williams, and another at No. 11 for architect Anthony Salvin.

Wells, who was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature four times, is best known for novels including “The War of the Worlds,” “The Island of Doctor Moreau” and “The Time Machine.”

Against advice from friends, he stayed at the home during World War II and the Blitz—during which London was bombed for 57 consecutive nights—and remained there until his death in 1946 at the age of 79, according to the release.

The new owner “will be buying an iconic home, which seldom comes to market, as well as a piece of British history,” Mr. Pollack said.

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