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New York Post
13-05-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Stunning Brooklyn mansion lists for $12.49M after a renovation
A 22-room classical mansion in Prospect Park South is on sale for $12.49 million, making it the most expensive listing in the bucolic Brooklyn neighborhood — one that seems a world apart from the city. The unusual and wonderful Brooklyn residence that Brownstoner once dubbed a 'Colonial Revival on steroids' returned to the market on Monday with a major facelift, according to StreetEasy. The 11,000-plus-square-foot mansion listed for $12.49 million — a nearly $10 million jump from its last sale price. The landmarked home's listing representative, Mike Lubin of Brown Harris Stevens, told The Post that its current owner of eight years, an architect, restored the home to its former pre-war splendor. Advertisement 'This is considered kind of the Grand Dame of the neighborhood,' Lubin said. 'It was built with a lot of architectural detail, and the scale is very, very dramatic.' 12 The exterior of the home is unmistakable, with dramatically large eaves, unique windows and soaring Ionic columns. Brown Harris Stevens 12 The large front porch. Brown Harris Stevens Advertisement 12 The entryway features a coffered ceiling, the grand staircase and one of several fireplaces in the home. Brown Harris Stevens 12 The current owner restored the home's unique windows as well as its millwork. Brown Harris Stevens 12 The chef's kitchen includes its own fireplace, as well as a 10-foot island and a marble farm sink. Brown Harris Stevens 12 The dining room is lined with rich mahogany. Brown Harris Stevens Advertisement 12 A cozy library on the first floor. Brown Harris Stevens The home possesses the scale of a county manor, with stately two-story Ionic columns and an expansive porch. The interior spans 11,450 square feet, including nine bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms. When the mansion was last snapped up for $2.75 million in 2017, it was in a state of disrepair with peeling paint and rotting wood marring the once-grand facade. You wouldn't know it looking at the home today, however. The once 'creepy' home now boasts some of the most impressive curb appeal in the neighborhood, thanks to the extensive renovations. These changes, according to Lubin, included bathroom, kitchen, roof, plumbing and central air upgrades — as well as restoring the pocket doors, fireplace mantels and 66 wood-framed windows. Advertisement 'It was like a puzzle that had to be taken apart and put back together,' Lubin said. The front double doors lead to a coffered hall connected to a front parlor, a reception parlor, a mahogany-clad dining room and a library with bay window. The impressive chef's kitchen has a 10-foot island, a marble farm sink and its own fireplace — one of many fireplaces throughout the home. The third floor — a former ballroom with 16-foot ceilings — has been converted into an entertainment room featuring a decadent bar and a spiral staircase up to a reading nook. 12 The primary suite. Brown Harris Stevens 12 The ensuite bathroom features a freestanding tub. Brown Harris Stevens 12 An additional bedroom. Brown Harris Stevens 12 The furnished basement. Brown Harris Stevens 12 The backyard. Brown Harris Stevens Advertisement The private backyard, with its large stone patio and green lawn, is one of highlights of the home for Lubin. 'You feel like you're in Connecticut or Long Island,' Lubin said. 'It doesn't feel like an urban garden. It's incredibly peaceful.' Attempts by a previous agent to sell the home for a higher $12.95 million between 2022 and 2023 were unsuccessful, but Lubin said this is partly to blame of the strangeness of the post-pandemic market. 'There were offers, but none that they wanted to accept,' he said. Advertisement Prospect Park South was largely built by developer Dean Alvord at the turn of the 20th century. Alvord had with a vision of suburbia in the middle of Brooklyn. This residence, at 1305 Albemarle Road, however, was built by the little-known architect Henry B. Moore in 1905. The home was notably featured in the Oscar-winning film 'Reversal of Fortune,' and scenes from 'Law and Order: Special Victims Unit' were filmed on the first floor. The next owner of this opulent home will be in good company — the famed actress Michelle Williams bought her own 18-room mansion just down the block in 2016.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fort Monroe Lofts: New Apartment Residences Announced at Historic Fort Monroe
78-Unit Project Led by Echelon Resources to Blend Modern Living with Historic Preservation FORT MONROE, Va., May 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Fort Monroe Authority and Echelon Resources are pleased to announce the launch of Fort Monroe Lofts—a 78-unit apartment community delivering modern living on one of America's most treasured landscapes. The project is being developed by Echelon Resources, a Virginia firm specializing in adaptive reuse projects across Virginia and North Carolina. Construction will begin later this spring and marks the beginning of a 14-building trajectory-shifting development at Fort Monroe. The Fort Monroe Lofts project will convert 67,000 square feet of historic Colonial Revival style buildings into a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Expected delivery of the units is late summer/early fall 2026. Two buildings will be used: Randolph Hall, constructed in 1932 and once used as military barracks, sits near the entrance to Fort Monroe on the shore of Mill Creek. Building 100, completed in 1906 in the village section of Fort Monroe, was designed by nationally acclaimed architect Paul Pelz, best known for his design of the Library of Congress. To preserve and repurpose these historically significant structures for the 21st Century, the project team will utilize state and federal historic rehabilitation tax credits (HTCs), administered in Virginia through the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) and the National Park Service (NPS). These programs offer incentives to developers rehabilitating historic buildings in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. The result is not only private investment in preservation but also significant public benefits, including job creation, community revitalization, and cultural landscape stewardship. The HTC programs are of paramount importance to making the redevelopment of these historic structures economically viable. "Fort Monroe's 500+ acres represent a globally significant convergence of culture, history, and ecological diversity, on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay," said Scott Martin, CEO of the Fort Monroe Authority. "Echelon Resources' multimillion-dollar investment in Fort Monroe's future further confirms the Commonwealth of Virginia's reputation as the best state in the nation for business. We are grateful for the leadership, boldness, and professionalism from the entire Echelon team. They 'get' Virginia and Fort Monroe." Echelon Resources has extensive experience in historic revitalization of buildings of various sizes, with a portfolio that includes Whirligig Station (Wilson, NC), Imperial Lofts (South Boston, VA), Maury Commons (Fredericksburg, VA), and Woodstock Lofts (Woodstock, VA) among others. "We're proud to partner with the Fort Monroe Authority on a project of such significance," said Edwin Gaskins, President of Echelon Resources. "Fort Monroe Lofts embodies our passion for preserving history while creating meaningful places for people to live. This site is unmatched in both story and setting." When complete, Fort Monroe Lofts will offer residents in-unit laundry, high-speed internet, on-site parking, and easy access to beaches, trails, restaurants, parks, and historical cultural landmarks." For updates and leasing information, visit About Echelon Resources Echelon Resources specializes in the adaptive reuse of historic properties, creating dynamic residential and mixed-use communities across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region. About Fort Monroe Authority The Fort Monroe Authority oversees the preservation and revitalization of Fort Monroe, a National Historic Landmark and National Monument, with a mission to protect its legacy and promote sustainable economic development. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Phyllis TerrellDirector of Communications757 251-2754pterrell@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
05-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Fort Monroe Lofts: New Apartment Residences Announced at Historic Fort Monroe
FORT MONROE, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Fort Monroe Authority and Echelon Resources are pleased to announce the launch of Fort Monroe Lofts —a 78-unit apartment community delivering modern living on one of America's most treasured landscapes. The project is being developed by Echelon Resources, a Virginia firm specializing in adaptive reuse projects across Virginia and North Carolina. Construction will begin later this spring and marks the beginning of a 14-building trajectory-shifting development at Fort Monroe. The Fort Monroe Lofts project will convert 67,000 square feet of historic Colonial Revival style buildings into a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Expected delivery of the units is late summer/early fall 2026. Two buildings will be used: Randolph Hall, constructed in 1932 and once used as military barracks, sits near the entrance to Fort Monroe on the shore of Mill Creek. Building 100, completed in 1906 in the village section of Fort Monroe, was designed by nationally acclaimed architect Paul Pelz, best known for his design of the Library of Congress. To preserve and repurpose these historically significant structures for the 21 st Century, the project team will utilize state and federal historic rehabilitation tax credits (HTCs), administered in Virginia through the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) and the National Park Service (NPS). These programs offer incentives to developers rehabilitating historic buildings in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. The result is not only private investment in preservation but also significant public benefits, including job creation, community revitalization, and cultural landscape stewardship. The HTC programs are of paramount importance to making the redevelopment of these historic structures economically viable. 'Fort Monroe's 500+ acres represent a globally significant convergence of culture, history, and ecological diversity, on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay,' said Scott Martin, CEO of the Fort Monroe Authority. 'Echelon Resources' multimillion-dollar investment in Fort Monroe's future further confirms the Commonwealth of Virginia's reputation as the best state in the nation for business. We are grateful for the leadership, boldness, and professionalism from the entire Echelon team. They 'get' Virginia and Fort Monroe.' Echelon Resources has extensive experience in historic revitalization of buildings of various sizes, with a portfolio that includes Whirligig Station (Wilson, NC), Imperial Lofts (South Boston, VA), Maury Commons (Fredericksburg, VA), and Woodstock Lofts (Woodstock, VA) among others. 'We're proud to partner with the Fort Monroe Authority on a project of such significance,' said Edwin Gaskins, President of Echelon Resources. ' Fort Monroe Lofts embodies our passion for preserving history while creating meaningful places for people to live. This site is unmatched in both story and setting.' When complete, Fort Monroe Lofts will offer residents in-unit laundry, high-speed internet, on-site parking, and easy access to beaches, trails, restaurants, parks, and historical cultural landmarks.' For updates and leasing information, visit . About Echelon Resources Echelon Resources specializes in the adaptive reuse of historic properties, creating dynamic residential and mixed-use communities across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region. About Fort Monroe Authority The Fort Monroe Authority oversees the preservation and revitalization of Fort Monroe, a National Historic Landmark and National Monument, with a mission to protect its legacy and promote sustainable economic development.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
This $6 Million Southwestern-Style Estate in Central California Has a Helipad for Your Chopper
Fresno, California, or, more specifically, the census-designated place known as Friant, may not be the first place that comes to mind when you envision multimillion-dollar living, but for one couple it was just the ticket. Back in the 1990s, the local pair saw great potential in this Central California property, trading their home at the time plus $100,000 to make it their own. Instead of tearing down the original home that stood on the 6.4-acre rural property, they donated it to the local fire department and SWAT team for training exercises. And, during the process of building up the more than 6,000-square-foot compound, they lived in a tiny guest house with their pets. More from Robb Report Meet the Speed Brokers That Will Help You Drive 200 MPH-Legally Meet the Bush Pilots That Navigate Alaska's Most Perilous Terrain Courtney Love's Former Manhattan Loft Is Up for Grabs at $9.5 Million What they ended up with is a highly personalized abode modeled on the Southwestern-style architecture they saw admired during trips to New Mexico and Arizona. The six-bedroom, five-bath complex is now on the market for $6 million, with Sarah Hedrick at Realty Concepts holding the listing. To achieve an authentic Santa Fe style, the house was built with hand-troweled plaster walls, and Saltillo floor tile is found throughout the home, from the high-ceilinged living room to the bathrooms. The chef's kitchen sports travertine countertops, dual copper sinks, and not just one but two pantries. There's a mini wine fridge here too, but you'll want to store most of your vino in the 1,600-bottle wine cellar, which is accessible by elevator and has a tasting room, to boot. The primary bedroom, meanwhile, has its own gas fireplace—one of five throughout the property. The closets here are lined with cedar, and the ensuite bathroom includes a jetted tub as well as a sauna/steam shower. Friends or family members can make use of the two separate guest houses. Outside, the owners have created a resort-style paradise, complete with a built-in barbecue and outdoor fireplace for alfresco dining. The pool is accompanied by a mosaic-tiled hot tub, and there are ample options for sports enthusiasts. The court complex encompasses tennis, pickleball, and basketball, and there's a putting green for perfecting your stroke. Gearheads can keep up to 14 cars in the massive garage, and if you're planning to arrive via helicopter—because why not?—a helipad is found on the grounds for your convenience. While the Southwestern-inspired residence is perhaps one-of-a-kind in its Central California setting, Fresno and its surrounding towns are steeped in agricultural history. Among the area's most interesting properties is a grand, 1910 Colonial Revival in nearby Del Rey that hit the market earlier this year for $4 of Robb Report The 10 Priciest Neighborhoods in America (And How They Got to Be That Way) In Pictures: Most Expensive Properties Click here to read the full article.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What is it like being featured on 'This Old House'? Ask the owners of this New Jersey home
When Kay Bhothinard and Peter Field purchased their 1930s Colonial Revival in Ridgewood, New Jersey, they knew it was in need of some TLC. They loved its expansive backyard and its proximity to local schools, but recognized its outdated features and lack of functionality. When their boiler stopped working in 2023, they finally decided to take the plunge into renovating. They gathered the plans from their architect and contacted builder Zack Dettmore, of Dettmore Home Improvements, who gave them an interesting proposal: What if they documented the project on PBS's "This Old House"? And the rest is history. Renovations of this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home are currently being featured on Season 46 of the iconic show, which has been showcasing home improvement projects across the nation since 1978. Field said they ultimately decided to do the show because it was something they had watched and were familiar with, so it felt like a unique experience for them. "I watched 'This Old House.' I don't know that we would have been necessarily inclined towards working with a lot of shows, but it's been a huge joy and privilege to be a part of a real legacy element of like the best of what TV can be, in a sense," Field said. "So it was Zack's idea, but it was a pretty cool idea to come across our path." The project — which was completed between March and November 2024 but first aired on PBS last month — involved creating a bigger and more functional kitchen, reformatting the home's first floor to make it better for entertaining, and updating the failing plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems. The home also received a two-story rear addition to create a new primary suite, as well as new waterproofing, siding and energy-efficient windows. "We knew that we'd have to do some things to the house, but we didn't think that it would be as big as what we ended up doing," Bhothinard said. "I mean, you buy a house and think, 'OK, we'll make some tweaks.' But we're not fixer-uppers in any way." Sara Ferguson, senior series producer at "This Old House," said the staff finds homes to feature on the show in a variety of ways, whether from homeowners writing in or by talking to local architects in an area where they would like to work. More real estate: What will be trending for luxury real estate in 2025? This report tells you In the case of this Ridgewood house, Ferguson said the team had worked with Dettmore on a home in New Jersey that was previously featured on the show. She said Dettmore told them about this project, and that everything ended up falling into place. "Peter and Kay were up for it, and it was a win," she said. As for what the experience was like, Field said they did weekly calls with the team about the renovation project and the show's production, so it became a big part of their lives. He said they had to rent an apartment in Ridgewood's Woodside neighborhood while renovations were taking place, but that they were constantly at the house with the crew. Overall, they said, there's a lot of cohesion from everyone on the show and it feels like everyone is one big family, both on and off the TV screen. This goes for the show's host, Kevin O'Connor, and its core cast of experts — Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey and Jenn Nawada — and for members of production who are behind the scenes. Bhothinard and Field said it was also interesting to see how each person involved in the project was able to put their own touch on it. Dettmore, for example, was very focused on the user experience of a design, so he came up with ways to make certain things more functional in each space, they said. "What's great is to walk through the house and remember whose fingerprints are where on this project. We had goals for the project and aesthetic choices that we made, but they could make things better," Field said. "The windows we have are Jeff Jordan, our architect, responding to our desire for light in a way we wouldn't have thought to ask for. And the HVAC system is elegant in its minimalism in a way that Richard envisioned that we wouldn't have known to ask for." "This Old House" also typically highlights local places in the town where they're working. Bhothinard and Field said they had the opportunity to highlight the James Rose Center in Ridgewood, which is a place they love for how it showcases James Rose's perspective on landscape architecture. "They've done a ton to renovate that place and keep that kind of living history present in the town, and we hope more people can become aware of the center," Field said. "It's a real undiscovered gem here in northern New Jersey." O'Connor, the show's host, grew up in the near-by neighborhood of Maplewood, so they said it was also fun to see how that was woven throughout the episodes. In the end, Bhothinard said, they officially moved back into their home in mid-December and are still getting used to all of the new updates. But overall, they both said they're grateful for this experience and how it changed their lives for the better. "It was really wonderful to meet the whole team and get a chance to be part of a show where the project is celebrated and the craft is celebrated and the people who are doing the work are celebrated," Field said. Maddie McGay is the real estate reporter for and The Record, covering all things worth celebrating about living in North Jersey. Find her on Instagram @maddiemcgay, on X @maddiemcgayy, and sign up for her North Jersey Living newsletter. Do you have a tip, trend or terrific house she should know about? Email her at MMcGay@ This article originally appeared on Inside the renovated New Jersey home featured on 'This Old House'
