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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Iconic Breakfast at Tiffany's brownstone hits market at $15 million
Holly Golightly from Breakfast at Tiffany once said: 'I don't want to own anything until I find a place where me and things go together' - and this might be the place for fans of the iconic 1961 film to do just that. If you want a slice of Hollywood history, this could be your chance, as the gorgeous Upper East Side brownstone made famous in Breakfast at Tiffany's is now up for sale. The turn-of-the-century townhouse, which was used as the façade for Audrey Hepburn's socialite character, Holly, has hit the market at $15 million. Though the interior scenes of the apartment were filmed on a studio lot, the home is still regarded as one of New York City 's most famous movie homes. The townhouse, located at 169 East 71st Street, is a landmarked, five-story residence and even has a sweet nod to the movie that made it famous featuring a Tiffany-blue door. The brownstone is also mere steps away from Tiffany's flagship Fifth Avenue store. As per the listing, the 4,465-square-foot five-story home features an elevator, fully built-out basement, and recently underwent an extensive three-year renovation - restoring the home with 'no expense spared.' The abode also has a 30-foot landscaped garden with custom latticework, two setback terraces, four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and three powder rooms, making it as iconic as the film. It could event function as a multi-family home, with a separate entrance in the garden for a second residence, featuring a den, a large bedroom, and an open kitchen. The home, which was built in 1910, features 10-foot ceilings and original architectural details, with the listing boasting that it 'blends seamlessly with refined upgrades.' There's no reason to even leave the house for a night out, with a bar area in the basement level featuring stone walls and a wine cellar with two Liebherr wine fridges. As per the listing, t he home was previously sold for $1.8 million in 2000 and for $5.9 million in 2012. TODAY also reported that the home was sold in 2015 for $7.4 million. In 2021, the entire townhouse was available for rent through the luxury rental site Inspirato, as per Town & Country. According to Inspirato's website, they are 'leaders' in luxury travel, offering exclusive access to a curated portfolio of luxury vacation homes, five-star hotel and resort partners, immersive adventures, and personalized trip planning. They publication reported that Inspirato Pass holders could rent the home for a $2,500 flat monthly fee. Inspirato Club members were reportedly required to pay a nightly fee, which was in addition to their typical $600-a-month subscription to the luxury rental site. However, the pricey stay did include concierge services as well as a 'stocked fridge.'
Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Beautiful $13.9M Connecticut mansion looks like it should be in the UK and is inspired by a 90s movie
A spectacular Tudor mansion in Connecticut with a Hollywood history has hit the market for a whopping $13.9million. The breathtaking property, known as Orchard's End, is located in the affluent neighborhood of New Canaan. The perfect Great Gatsby era house boasts a staggering 18,000 square feet of living space, including 12 bedrooms and 16 bathrooms. The gorgeous home includes a unique great room inspired by Castle Duart on Scotland's Isle of Mull - the very same castle featured in the 1999 film 'Entrapment'. In the film, Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones played art thieves plotting an elaborate heist. Now, the new owners can relish in a replica room in their very own castle. The home's Hollywood-inspired great room features a dramatic double-height ceiling, massive stone fireplace with intricate carvings, and custom bronze handrails leading to a second-story mezzanine. Built in 1929 during the 'great estates' era, the property was designed by New York architect William B. Tubby. Tubby's impressive portfolio also includes Waveny House in New Canaan, Dunnellen Hall in Greenwich, and the William H. Childs House in Brooklyn - the brick and limestone country retreat exemplifies 'architecture in the grand manner'. The estate recently underwent a staggering $6million renovation that took three-years to complete. World-renowned architect Dinyar Wadia, who oversaw the renovation, claims the mansion would cost more than $25million to recreate today. 'Together with the roof lights in the kitchen and double-height bay windows in the great room,' the property description states in New Canaan Great Estate. 'The new space is drenched in sunlight, inviting the family to linger in its welcoming glow.' The estate also features a brand new 5,000-square-foot wellness center as well as a separate 2,000-square-foot guest house. The guest house includes four bedrooms, a custom-designed pool with spa, and new terraces throughout the property. Because the current owners felt the already impressive estate lacked sufficient living space for family gatherings, they decided to expand the property without making it seem overwhelmingly large. 'Beginning in 2014, the current owners retained world renowned architect Dinyar Wadia to embark on a three-year 6 million dollar renovation perfecting the already expansive 10,000 square foot addition completed by the previous owners,' the description states. 'Not only was the main residence improved and expanded upon a brand new 2,000 square foot 4-bedroom guest house, along with a custom designed 5,000 square foot wellness center, a custom pool with spa and new terraces transformed Orchard's End Estate into a true masterpiece.' 'In a recent interview with Dinyar, he stated he believes in today's market this estate would cost in excess of 25 million dollars to replicate the main house alone, excluding land costs, the new 5,000 square foot wellness center, and fully renovated guest house.' A glass-paned corridor with iron frames and true divided lights connects the new great room to the main residence, which offer stunning views of the garden terrace on one side and the new kitchen through a courtyard on the other. The home also includes a 14-seat movie theater, a sauna and wine cellar. For those who like to keep active, the home also includes an outdoor basketball court, a yoga studio and two gyms. The property is currently listed by agent Danielle Malloy of SERHANT Connecticut, who describes it as 'a true masterpiece.' The home was also shared on the popular Instagram page Zillow Gone Wild. The post quickly went viral with users making jokes and admiring the spectacular estate. One wrote: 'I could get my 10,000 steps just finding the kitchen in the morning.' 'The lanterns hanging throughout the house are so cool, and the house is beautiful, but I like the exterior the most. The plants all over the front,' a third user commented.
