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    An Antique Rug Mogul Lists His Minimalist Mansion on Long Island for $9.8 Million

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    Not only did Nader Bolour, owner of vaunted antique rug and carpet dealer Doris Leslie Blau, play developer for this lavish Long Island home, he also designed the stately mansion from the ground up. Located in Kings Point, a historic village best known for its Tudor and Colonial Revival architecture, the sprawling property stands out as the most expensive non-waterfront abode currently for sale, listed for a cool $9.8 million. 

    Bolour took over the rug business when the founder of the eponymous emporium died in 2020. Since its inception, the company has sold carpets to big-name architects including Peter Marino and Robert A.M. Stern along with A-listers such as Lady Gaga, John Legend, Madonna, and Tommy Hilfiger.  

    The stark, boxy house sits on over an acre of freshly sodded land.

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    After snapping up two adjacent parcels on Arrandale Avenue, Bolour and his wife Mandana had roughly one acre of land to work with in the sleepy New York enclave. The couple demolished existing buildings on the property and spent two years building a capacious residence that they oriented towards the sun. The project was only wrapped up earlier this year. The 15,000-square-foot digs, which sport a whopping eight bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, was designed in a similar, spare fashion as another home they designed and built for themselves in New Jersey.

    “Creating this modern home from the ground up was a meticulous pursuit,” Bolour told Robb Report. “We sourced materials from across the globe to complement the incredible proportions throughout, intended for unlimited entertaining opportunities. There are floor-to-ceiling, commercial-grade windows from Greece, marble from Bologna, and a custom stainless-steel piece from Ecuador.”

    Naturally, you’ll also find bespoke custom carpets throughout, which Bolour has already baked into the sale price. “Each rug has a different personality catered to the space it is in.” 

    The living and dining room is lined with floor-to-ceiling commercial-grade windows from Greece.

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    Instead of a traditional foyer, you’re immediately ushered into an epic 50-foot-long living and dining space with a full wall of black metal-trimmed that overlook the backyard. Also on the main level is the primary suite, which incorporates a private office, a garden, and a custom Art Deco-style rug that was made in Afghanistan. This floor also holds not just one but two all-black kitchens, plus a serving pantry that’s hidden away off the main dining area.  

    A lacquered stainless-steel staircase leads to the second level. On the way, you’d be hard-pressed to miss a dazzling 18-foot chandelier designed by artisans near Tel Aviv. Highlights of this floor include a sprawling 2,500-square-foot wrap-around terrace.

    The grounds, which will be privatized by a hedge when it grows in, are rounded out by a plush stretches of sod, an outdoor kitchen and swimming pool. Alongside the pool, a two-level cabana includes a custom rug made in Nepal. 

    Click here to see more photos of the Long Island mansion.  

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    Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to…

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      Legendary Designer Dorothy Draper’s Childhood Home in New York Just Listed for $4 Million

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      Fans of the late design legend Dorothy Draper now have the chance to buy the elegant home where she grew up. The interior decorator’s parents, Paul and Susan Tuckerman, built the property in Tuxedo Park, New York, back in 1883. At the time, the couple were among the just two dozen patrician families that Pierre Lorillard IV, the founder of Tuxedo Park, invited to join the exclusive gated community. The Tuckermans erected five residences here throughout the years, including a red brick mansion where they lived with their two children—Draper and her brother, Roger. Now, for the first time in nearly 30 years, 82 Lookout Road is up for grabs, asking a speck under $4 million.

      Dubbed Ogden Lodge, the stately spread was originally built by Gilded Age architect James Brown Lord and was home to Draper from when she was three years old until she was 10. Not only did the digs influence her signature style, but they led to the founding of her eponymous firm in 1925. Draper was renowned for her maximalist aesthetic and use of unconventional color combinations, as well as high-profile projects, like the Palácio Quitandinha in Rio de Janeiro and West Virginia’s Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs. 

      The intricate plaster ceiling was sourced from a country house in Wales.

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      Public records show that the dwelling was snapped up in 1996 for a cool $1.5 million. According to the listing, the current owner, also an interior designer, restored the place in 2021. Altogether, the palatial pad sits on just shy of 1.5 acres and holds nine bedrooms and nine bathrooms across its 8,195 square feet. “This extraordinary estate offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern luxury,” notes the listing, which is being represented by Laura Denberg of Tuxedo Hudson Realty.

      During the renovation, the sellers collaborated with preservation experts to restore and recreate the home’s original architectural details, including the plaster walls and wood floors. For example, the new Welsh black slate roof is meant to resemble the original. Plus, decorative pieces of terracotta and any brickwork were reproduced to match the existing exterior. There were also repairs made to the glass awning and steel casement windows. While not necessarily authentic, new plumbing, electricity, insulation, and appliances bring the structure into the 21st century. 

      The primary suite’s mint green walls reflect Draper’s signature use of pastel colors.

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      Additional highlights include a chef’s kitchen with a walk-in pantry, a library with a carved soapstone fireplace and bar, a formal dining room, and a sunroom. Admittedly, the current vibes of Ogden House might be a bit pared back for Draper’s signature Modern Baroque style, but it’s where her enduring legacy began.

      Click here to see more photos of the Tuxedo Park home.

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      Inside the $11.9 Million East Hampton Retreat of an Emmy-Winning TV Anchor

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      Almost two months after it first hit the market with a $13 million price tag, a picturesque spread long owned by Doug Johnson and his late wife Liz Robbins is now available in the sought-after Georgica enclave of East Hampton with a newly reduced ask. Currently offered for $11.85 million, 38 Darby Lane is listed by Sheila Smith of The Corcoran Group.

      Records show the couple—he a former Emmy-winning news reporter for WABC-TV New York, and she a prominent Washington lobbyist who passed away last year at age 76—paid $4.2 million back in 2007 for the almost two-acre property, which is showcased by a traditional English-style home boasting seven bedrooms and eight baths in roughly 6,000 square feet of rambling living space adorned with six fireplaces. There’s also a one-bedroom guest cottage, plus a detached two-car garage that doubles as a party barn.

      The fireside living room is spotlighted by walls of windows and a high wood-beam ceiling.

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      Extensively renovated by Johnson and Robbins during their tenure, the charming shingle-clad structure is hidden away from the street behind a dense clump of shrubbery and trees. A gated driveway empties out at a parking area. Once inside, highlights include an entrance foyer that flows to a window-lined living and dining area resting beneath a soaring pitched ceiling. A country kitchen is outfitted with pine cabinetry, an eat-in island and a walk-in pantry, while the adjoining breakfast room and den sports French doors opening out to a brick patio.

      A brick-paved patio enveloped in greenery is ideal for alfresco lounging and entertaining.

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      An upstairs primary suite flaunts a balcony and antique glass-paneled doors leading to a bath with a walk-in closet, while the finished basement level holds a screening room, a woodworking shop, and a gym.

      The grassy and rose-laced grounds, which are showcased by a heated lap-lane pool flanked by a raised spa. There’s also a spacious outdoor entertaining space that’s hosted luminaries the likes of Paul Newman, Jack Nicholson, Jimmy Fallon, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, Paul McCartney, Jimmy Buffett, Billy Joel, and Jon Bon Jovi, just to name a few.

      Click here for more photos of Liz Robbins and Doug Johnson’s East Hampton home.

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      Movin’ Out: Billy Joel’s Waterfront Long Island Estate Is Back on the Market for $50 Million

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      Almost a year-and-a-half after it first hit the market with a $49 million price tag and then topped off a lengthy multimillion-dollar renovation, Billy Joel’s longtime New York residence in the Long Island enclave of Centre Island has popped up for sale again, this time with a slightly boosted ask. The musical superstar is now seeking a smidge under $50 million for the 26-acre spread, which is listed by Nancy Cuite and Lisa Lavelle of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Laffey International Realty.

      Nestled amid a peninsula tucked between Oyster Bay and Cold Spring Harbor, the waterfront property was acquired by the Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and pianist in 2002 and subsequently named MiddleSea, a nod to its locale in the middle of the sea and a play on the note of middle C, the first key typically learned by beginning piano players. Assembled over time on adjoining parcels, the compound features a 20,000-square-foot main home plus several additional structures—all with access to 2,000 feet of private shoreline boasting a dock and a boat ramp.

      The 26-acre compound rests alongside 2,000 feet of shoreline.

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      Completed in the early 1990s but evoking the opulence of the Gilded Age, the red-brick main residence has five en-suite bedrooms and a whopping 11 baths. It is adorned throughout with a mix of hardwood and marble floors, 30-foot ceilings, an elevator, and nautical-inspired decor. Among the highlights are a soaring entry foyer displaying a black-and-white checkerboard marble floor and a grand wrought iron-railed staircase, as well as fireside living and dining rooms, two kitchens, and a primary suite equipped with dual closets and baths. Elsewhere is a mahogany-clad library with a stone fireplace, a bay-view parlor, a ballroom, a spa, and a wine cellar.

      Outdoors, the grounds are laced with rolling lawns, expansive gardens and meandering pathways. They host a waterfall, not one but two swimming pools, a gazebo, and a pergola-topped dining area. Secondary buildings include a five-bedroom gatehouse, a three-bedroom Malibu-style beach house and a three-bedroom guesthouse sporting a two-lane bowling alley and a four-car garage. There’s also a new maintenance building, while an on-site helipad makes for quick trips into Manhattan or out to the Hamptons.

      Amenities filtered throughout the property include a two-lane bowling alley.

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      Per The New York Times, a major reason the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is selling the mansion he first saw while dredging oysters as a teen is the property’s hefty $567,686 annual taxes. “It’s not cheap, let’s put it that way,” he said. “As successful, I’ve been financially, yeah, that’s, you know, that’s a lot.” In addition to his for-sale Centre Island home, records show the 75-year-old New York native also owns homes in Sag Harbor and Florida.

      Click here for more photos of Billy Joel’s home.

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      Bethenny Frankel’s Longtime Home in the Hamptons Is Hitting the Market for $6 Million

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      Now that Bethenny Frankel has settled into a $5.4 million summer home on New York’s Shinnecock Bay—where she’s been seen toodling around town with her daughter Bryn in a vintage Bronco and is just steps away from easily indulging in her beloved pastime of paddleboarding via a private beach—The Real Housewives of New York City alum and Skinnygirl Cocktails mogul has no need for her other Hamptons residence. So, she’s decided to hoist her longtime digs in the hamlet of Bridgehampton on the market with Noble Black and Erica Grossman of Douglas Elliman, asking a smidge under $6 million.

      Records show Frankel paid $2 million for the Lumber Lane house overlooking a vast nature preserve back in 2013 and then doled out an additional $650,000 for a neighboring property with a small home. Per Behind the Hedges, this was one of the first major purchases she made on her own after she sold Skinnygirl to Fortune Brands’ Beam Global in 2011 for an estimated $100 million.

      The main house and a guest cottage are nestled amid beautifully landscaped gardens that adjoin 40 acres of open fields.

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      The roughly 1.4-acre property is secluded behind gates and hedges and showcased by a shingle-clad main home boasting four bedrooms and three baths in roughly 2,500 square feet of two-level living space accented throughout with honey-hued hardwood floors and designer finishes. There’s also a detached one-car garage, plus a separate one-bedroom, one-bath guest cottage that spans about 600 square feet and has its own kitchen and living room.

      Extensively remodeled during Frankel’s tenure, the charming main house features a living room sporting a fireplace with a brick surround and access to a bluestone patio, as well as an upgraded kitchen outfitted with bespoke millwork, an eat-in island, top-tier Viking appliances, and an accompanying dining area. Just off the kitchen is a cozy sunroom, while an en-suite bedroom on the main floor is currently being used as a den.

      The open-concept interiors feature a living room that connects to a dining area and kitchen.

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      Four more bedrooms can be found upstairs, including a primary suite that comes complete with a balcony and a spa-like bath spotlighted by dual vanities and a vintage-style soaking tub. Outdoors, the picturesque grounds are laced with gardens and host a pool and spa, a poolhouse with a half-bath, a kitchen setup, and plenty of spots ideal for al fresco lounging and entertaining.

      In addition to her Hamptons homes, the 53-year-old New York native also maintains a primary residence in Greenwich, Conn., along with pied-à-terres in Manhattan and South Florida. The avid real estate investor, who joined former Million Dollar Listing agent Fredrik Eklund in 2018 for the Bravo show Bethenny and Fredrik, also has bought and sold numerous homes in both Greenwich and the Hamptons, including a historic Bridgehampton home known as Morning Glory that went for nearly $2.3 million back in 2020.

      Click here for more photos of Bethenny Frankel’s Bridgehampton home.

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      The ‘Banksy of Floral Design’ Is Selling His West Palm Beach Bungalow for $2.9 Million

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      New York-based florist Lewis Miller is known for his energetic, brightly colored floral creations, and the interiors of his home in Florida are certainly reflective of his imaginative eye, affinty for saturated color, and deft mixing and matching of eye-catching patterns. The artistic dynamo, a.k.a. the “Banksy of floral design,” is the creator of the Flower Flash—an improvisational concept in which everyday items in the public sphere, like garbage cans and phone booths, blossom into living, large-scale works of art. 

      Miller’s Sunshine State digs at 333 Pilgrim Road in West Palm Beach’s trendy SoSo neighborhood have been hoisted onto the market for a cool $2.9 million with John and Lisa Cregan of Sotheby’s International Realty. The near-century-old Spanish Mediterranean bungalow dates, built in 1926, is being offered up fully furnished, so the next owner will get to keep all of the cool antiques and charming decor. And go figure, there’s not a floral arrangement in sight! Instead, you’ll find tons of leafy greenery and lots of… birds? 

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      The teal-colored library is adorned with a series of ornithological prints hung above the striped sofa.

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      “I definitely wanted it to feel congruent with Florida and Palm Beach without being typical,” Miller told Palm Beach Illustrated in 2022. “The colors are also unusual with the greens and tobacco. I wanted it to have a masculine vibe, a kind of Ernest Hemingway style. Obviously, I’m a florist, so I love flora and fauna, and I try to incorporate birds in every room to pull in this English country look. It’s a true calico cat, but it feels Palm Beach without being pink and green.” 

      According to the magazine, Miller bought the spread sight unseen in September 2021; he then put the entire place through a massive renovation. “The proportions were great and so is the overall vibe of the house,” he explained to the New York Post. “I really lucked out on the timing. I bought it in the nick of time. Anything of interest was being snapped up or was priced so high that it wasn’t attainable—and I love a project.” In addition to the three-bedroom main residence, there’s a separate guesthouse containing another couple of bedrooms. 

      The wood floors in the kitchen are painted in a classic black-and-white checkerboard pattern.

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      Despite its many updates, the abode still sports a slew of period details, such as a curved staircase, elaborately carved archways, and a wraparound second-floor veranda boasting the original Spanish cement tile. Of course, Miller couldn’t help but add his own flair with hand-painted wood flooring in many rooms, a kitchen sheathed in shimmering emerald green tiles, and a plethora of built-in bookcases. Out back is a petite, grassy yard and a two-story carriage house that holds two self-contained apartments, one on each floor. Both are equipped with living rooms, kitchens, and full baths. 

      So after all the effort to renovate and decorate, why is Miller parting ways with the West Palm Beach pad after only three years? “As much as I tried to move to Florida, I can’t leave New York,” he told The Post. “I don’t need a house and extra work and chaos. Maybe later. I will probably rent for a while.” 

      Click here to see more photos of 333 Pilgrim Road. 

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      Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to…

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      The Co-Founder of Woodstock Just Listed His Longtime Hudson Valley Home for $2.4 Million

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      Move over, Graceland. This newly listed Hudson Valley compound was the longtime home of the co-creator of Woodstock, Michael Lang. 

      Listed for $2.4 million with Chris Pomeroy and Nancy Felcetto of Brown Harris Stevens, the music industry icon snapped up the property in Mount Tremper, New York, some 45 years ago before he passed away in 2022 at the age of 77. The 17-acre estate, dubbed Happy Brooks and about 40 miles from where the legendary music festival was held, was built out between 1929 and 1933 for artist G. Adolph Anderson. Architect A.M. Bedell was tapped for the design, which includes three stately stone structures: a main house, a two-bedroom guesthouse, and a separate cottage.

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      The double-height great room inside the main house.

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      “There have always been musicians and painters and sculptors and writers that have either lived there or stayed there or created there,” Pomeroy told Mansion Global. The bucolic spread, now being offered up by Lang’s family, comprises park-like grounds complete with wildflower fields, a large pond with an art island, an oval cement swimming pool, and a three-stall barn. 

      “Once you cross the gate, you’re in a very private world of your own,” Pomeroy added. The four-bed main pad is entered via a double-height great room. This wing of the abode also holds an office, an upper-level bedroom, and a library. Elsewhere, a central foyer opens up to a formal dining room overlooking the mountains and a county kitchen equipped with a breakfast area, a wood stove, and a built-in bread oven. Additional highlights include a reading room with stained glass windows and a dramatic conservatory with a soaring 24-foot glass ceiling. 

      RELATED: Inside a Renovated 158-Year-Old Farmhouse Nestled Within Hudson Valley

      The primary suite features wood paneling and a wooded view.

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      Across the way, you’ll find the guest house, decked out with an oversized living room, a dining area, a kitchen, and a den sporting a large bluestone fireplace. The latter is also decorated with “a striking built-in collection of Fu dogs and woodcarvings on gilded plaques collected from [Lang’s] travels.” 

      The famous Woodstock Music and Art Fair was originally held on a farm in Bethel, New York from August 15-18, 1969. Lang, a 24-year-old concert promoter at the time, relocated the festival to Woodstock, where he joined forces with Artie Kornfeld, Joel Rosenman, and John Roberts. Today, the event is gearing up to celebrate its 55th anniversary.

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      Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to…

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      The Former President of J.Crew Relists His Renovated Hamptons Retreat for $6.8 Million

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      In July of 2018, real estate broker David Granville and his partner Jeffrey Pfeifle, a retired fashion exec who once served as the president of J.Crew, hoisted their longtime Hamptons home onto the market for $5.9 million. The listing was later taken down, and now the couple is attempting to sell their Water Mill residence for a second time, and now they’re asking a cool $6.75 million for the sumptuous pad. 

      Granville and Pfeifle acquired the property at 204 Upper Seven Ponds Road back in 2008 for $4.3 million and gave the place a maximalist redesign. The shingle-style home was originally built in 2003 and features seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms in a generous 6,000 square feet of living space. “This estate truly offers the best of luxury living and high style in the Hamptons,” notes the listing, which is being repped by Granville, in addition to his Corcoran colleague Mala Sander. 

      The voluminous great room spills out to a covered dining patio overlooking the manicured grounds.

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      The duo’s Long Island oasis sits on just shy of three acres of land. The grounds are complete with a gated entrance, a dramatic long driveway, and an apple orchard. There’s even potential to add a tennis court, too. Once inside the main house, you’ll notice the digs are an eclectic mash-up of Nantucket and Palm Beach styles. First, you’re welcomed by a grand foyer and great room. The latter is decked out with soaring cathedral ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a cozy fireplace. There’s another fire feature in the den as well, plus a full bar and coffered ceilings.  

      A boldly appointed den features a stone fireplace, a full bar and marble-like trompe l’oeil carpeting.

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      Elsewhere, the kitchen is any chef’s dream, equipped with granite countertops and top-of-the-line appliances. And when it’s time to turn in, the primary suite privately occupies its own wing on the first floor with dual bathrooms and a dedicated sitting area.

      Outside, the estate is surrounded by lush gardens, rolling lawns, and decorative fountains. There are plenty of green spaces to hang by or for entertaining, including a sprawling covered deck that can seat up to 30 guests comfortably. There’s also a 50-foot-long swimming pool, a chic cabana, a pool house, and an outbuilding that’s currently configured as a gym. 

      Over the years, Granville and Pfeifle have listed their home for rent at a rate of $110,000 from August to Labor Day, a relative bargain compared to a newly built home in the Water Mill area that was asking $1.2 million for the Memorial Day to Labor Day summer season or $1 million from July to Labor Day, a steep amount that tracks with the current Hamptons rental market. 

      Click here to see more photos of 204 Upper Seven Ponds Road.  

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      Abby Montanez

      Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to…

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