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This 19th-century building is one of the most unique and historical properties in all of Manhattan with its own Wikipedia page and numerous press articles! Famously known as Millay's House, the three-story plus finished basement 1873 Dutch-style house has been renovated with a modern touch and aesthetic still it is featuring original details of the house.
This gem of a townhouse has 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 4 wood-burning fireplaces, original exposed beams, and a fully finished lower level retreat.
There's abundant light on all three floors, from the skylight to the oversized windows, and the rear of the house has floor-to-ceiling French doors on the first and second floors that open onto a tree-shaded backyard. Each floor has an open layout and a beautiful white oak floor throughout. Modern kitchen with custom millwork, Italian marble countertops, backsplash and bathrooms.
With its unique architecture, this famous home shares notable residents. In 1923, the house was leased by a consortium of artists who used it for actors working at the nearby Cherry Lane Theater. Cary Grant and John Barrymore stayed at the house while performing at the Cherry Lane during this time. The anthropologist, Margaret Mead, The cartoonist, William Steig, and the Pulitzer prize-winning poet, Edna St. Vincent Millay lived in the house from 1923 to 1924
This is really a once in a lifetime chance to own your own very unique piece of NYC history!
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Notable press: Wall Street Journal, Insider , VillagePreservation, Curbed
Sold for $3,410,000 on 08/11/23
$3,410,000
75 1/2 Bedford St, New York, NY 10014
3beds
999sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1901
760 Square Feet Lot
$3,665,400 Zestimate®
$3,413/sqft
$7,807 Estimated rent
What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 999 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 760 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 005840030
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Condition
- Year built: 1901
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: New York