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    A Gallerist’s Artfully Updated One-Bedroom Carriage House in N.Y.C. Lists for $20 Million

    One of New York’s most prominent gallerists is hoping for a masterpiece of a deal in the heart of New York City’s Greenwich Village. Gordon VeneKlasen, co-owner of the prestigious Michael Werner Gallery, has listed his exquisitely reimagined four-story carriage house on MacDougal Alley for a speck under $20 million with Compass’s Tim Malone. 

    Tucked behind locked iron gates on one of the Village’s most storied carriageways, the one-bedroom, two-bathroom residence is a fusion of historic charm and modern refinement. Built in the mid-1800s as a horse stable for homeowners around Washington Square Park, the handsomely unassuming red-brick structure has evolved through the decades, once serving as the home of Jackson Pollock before VeneKlasen acquired it from billionaire hedge funder Daniel Loeb in 2009 for approximately $6 million. Fun fact: the following year, the art dealer sold his apartment in Gramercy Park to his former neighbor, late-night host Jimmy Fallon, for $1.35 million, Observer reported at the time.

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    The interior was renovated with the help of architect Annabelle Selldorf.

    VHT Studios/Alexander Thompson

    Working with acclaimed architect Annabelle Selldorf—his longtime friend and collaborator—VeneKlasen transformed the 4,000-square-foot abode into an intimate, museum-quality sanctuary. “Gordon is the most curious and voracious person I’ve ever met,” Selldorf told W Magazine of the renovation. “He wants it all.”

    An interior glass vestibule was added at the front door to create a small foyer, while the interiors unfold around a sculptural central staircase, leading to a private rooftop garden that crowns the home. The double-height living room, framed by soaring south-facing windows, bathes in natural light, while blackened metal railings and hand-selected finishes create an atmosphere of quiet sophistication. 

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    At the rear of the ground floor, the chef’s kitchen opens to a secluded garden patio, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor spaces. The library, tucked into the finished basement and fashioned from a former wine cellar, and a guest bath clad in 100-year-old patinated copper exemplify the home’s exquisite attention to detail. 

    There are soaring 10-foot-high windows in the double-height lounge on the second floor.

    VHT Studios/Alexander Thompson

    The entire second floor is devoted to a single reception space with two 10-foot-tall windows, while the home’s lone bedroom occupies the top floor with a walk-in closet and spacious bath. On top of it all is a planted roof terrace with a vine-laced pergola, and, adding to its rarity, there’s a private parking spot just outside the front door, nearly unheard of in this part of Manhattan.

    VeneKlasen’s purchase and painstaking renovation of the property reflect a deep appreciation for both art and architecture, and the collaboration with Selldorf, who also worked on the Michael Werner Gallery—it’s located in the Upper East Side townhouse that once housed the venerable Leo Castelli Gallery—resulted in a home that not only houses an eclectic collection of art and objects but also elevates everyday living to an art form itself. 

    Click here to see more photos of the Greenwich Village home.

    VHT Studios/Alexander Thompson

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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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    ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Co-Host Julianne Hough Is Seeking $8 Million for Her L.A. Home

    ‘After more than a decade of ownership, Julianne Hough has decided to sashay away from her longtime home in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles. The Dancing With the Stars co-host and two-time Mirrorball champ has stuck a nearly $8 million price tag on the stylishly revamped digs, with Brandon Piller and Joey Ben-Zvi of The Agency holding the listing.

    Though the asking price is around $6 million more than the almost $2 million she doled out for the 1930s-era home back in early 2014, Hough completely remodeled the premises during her tenure in collaboration with architect Steve Wunderlich and celeb designer Jake Arnold. The result? An enchanting Cape Cod–style refuge featuring three bedrooms and four baths in 3,000 square feet of two-level living space boasting rich hardwood floors, high ceilings, plaster walls, arched doorways, organic stone accents, and bespoke millwork throughout.

    The custom-colored kitchen comes with an eat-in island and a Lacanche range.

    Gavin Cater

    Sequestered behind gates, the white clapboard and black-trimmed structure is tucked away on a ridge spanning half an acre that overlooks picturesque views of the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Observatory. Inside, a step-down living room is highlighted by a sculptural brick fireplace, while an adjoining dining room connects to a gourmet kitchen decked out with blue-green cabinetry set against a white subway tile backsplash, an island topped with Calacatta Viola marble, a pricey Lacanche range, and a sliding library ladder for easy access to the top shelves.

    Elsewhere is a gray-hued screening room, an office, and a mirrored gym, as well as a cozy primary bedroom flaunting a private balcony and a spa-like bath with a steam shower and massive soaking tub. Once outside, hedged and greenery-laced grounds professionally designed by Trilling Landscape host several alfresco lounging and entertaining spots enhanced by a pool and spillover spa, plus a built-in barbecue and pizza oven, a fireplace, and a bocce court. There’s also an attached two-car garage and motor court on the premises.

    The primary suite opens to a spacious balcony overlooking some of the city’s top landmarks.

    Gavin Cater

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    The 36-year-old Utah native, who previously offered her L.A. home for rent in March 2022 at $40,000 per month, has long been a fixture on Dancing With the Stars alongside her brother Derek. After winning numerous Mirrorball trophies (he has six; she has two), the siblings redefined their roles on the reality dance competition, which was recently renewed for a 34th season. Derek became a judge on the show in Season 29 and Julianne also logged time as a judge before taking over co-hosting duties with Alfonso Ribeiro in 2023. She’s also an accomplished country singer and actress.

    Click here for more photos of the Hollywood Hills residence.

    Gavin Cater

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    Wendy Bowman

    Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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    British Design Legend Tom Dixon Just Listed His Curvaceous Villa in Mykonos for $25 Million

    When Tom Dixon designs a sea-view villa, you know it’s not going to be your average beach cottage. Enter Aimasia, a nearly 10,000-square-foot love letter to Mykonos, crafted with the renowned British designer’s signature flair and the finesse of A31 Architecture founder Praxitelis Kondylis. Tucked into the rocky folds of Elia, the six-bedroom estate isn’t so much built on the land as it is at one with it, a swooping, Brutalist sculpture drenched in clear Greek sunlight. Now it can now be yours for a cool $25 million.

    “This villa isn’t just perched above Psarou Beach—it commands it,” says Nest Seekers International agent Amanda Lynn, who shares the listing with colleague Efthalia Anastasiadou. “The views are cinematic, the architecture is breathtaking, and you’re steps from the most iconic beach clubs in the world. It’s the ultimate Mykonos experience… private, luxurious, and completely unforgettable.” 

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    A 200-foot-long local stone wall forms part of the property.

    Mike Kelley

    Dixon’s Design Research Studio (DRS) both juxtaposed and channeled the island’s rugged terrain into every inch of Aimasia. Think boulders repurposed as interior sculptures, a kitchen island of polished granite with softly curved edges, and plaster bedframes tinted with Mykonian soil. Sustainability isn’t an afterthought here either—it’s imbedded into the bones: from the low-carbon concrete and native green roof to smart cross-ventilation and energy-efficient systems. 

    The villa is anchored—literally—by a roughly 200-foot-long granite wall, a remnant of the site that now serves as both structure and storytelling device. The wall slices through the home, guiding you from the open-air atrium to indoor living spaces, all wrapped in sliding glass and shadow play.

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    A dining area flows into an outdoor terrace and infinity pool.

    Mike Kelley

    Each of the six bedrooms is its own private haven. Two have private plunge pools, and a detached suite is notched into the hillside below the main house for maximum seclusion. But even indoors, the line between architecture and nature blurs. Stone, oak, and soil mingle with custom furniture, including some of Dixon’s most important pieces, like the S-Chair, which is included in the Victoria and Albert Museum’s collection, and experimental pieces made just for Aimasia—paper mâché totems, metal sculptures, and disk-like pendant lights that are artfully suspended over the kitchen. 

    And then there’s the view: the Aegean stretched out beyond an infinity pool. The outdoor living spaces—shaded terraces, a BBQ kitchen, and a dining pavilion—are primed for long lunches and slow sunsets. “Whether you’re throwing a legendary party or just escaping with friends, this villa is the kind of place people talk about long after summer ends,” Lynn adds.  

    Click here to see more photos of Tom Dixon’s Mykonos villa.

    Mike Kelley

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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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    Rocker Gene Simmons Is Rolling Out of His $14 Million Ultra-Modern Villa in Beverly Hills

    Back in 2021—after he kicked up a big stink about leaving California and moving to Nevada—Gene Simmons offloaded his longtime estate in Beverly Hills for a discounted $16 million and forked over a combined total of $10.8 million for a Las Vegas-area home and the vacant lot next door. The flamboyant singer and bassist for the hard rock band Kiss wound up selling both properties in 2023—he didn’t care for the excessive desert heat, not to mention the strippers down the street—and pocketed $200,000 more than he paid barely two years before.

    In the interim, Simmons and his wife Shannon Tweed changed their minds about the evils of California and acquired a hilltop spread in Malibu for $5.8 million. They also doled out $8.2 million for a striking modern villa in the Coldwater Canyon enclave of Beverly Hills. Now, in the latest twist to the couple’s four-year real estate saga, they’ve decided to return the BevHills property to the market and are listing it with Lisa Young, Kennon Earl, and Thomas Davila of Compass for a dash under $14 million.

    The great room’s living and dining areas are divided by a three-sided fireplace.

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    Perched on half an acre of land that once held a 1957 ranch house owned by the late comedian Charles Nelson Reilly, the parcel was acquired in 2014 for $1.9 million by Roland Schallibaum. The noted Swiss architect subsequently joined with Roger Kurath of Design 21 to raze the existing dwelling and build an ultra-modern anthracite-hued showpiece, complete with four bedrooms and five baths in nearly 7,800 square feet of feng shui-inspired living space offering sweeping canyon, mountain, and ocean views.

    Within the boxy two-story concrete, steel, oak, and glass structure, warm yet museum-esque interiors boast radiant-heated concrete floors, soaring ceilings, large triple-paned sliding glass windows, five fireplaces, and high-tech smart-home systems. Outdoors, 1,800 square feet of decking overlooks a dramatic 40-foot infinity pool and spa heated by solar panels and a fire pit flanked by a bronze filigree-accented wall. There’s also a green rooftop with drought-tolerant plantings, as well as a motor court and two garages that can accommodate up to 15 vehicles.

    Solar panels are used to heat the dramatic 70-foot infinity pool and inset spa.

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    Back inside, a spacious living area sports a three-sided fireplace, while a chandelier-topped dining space that seats 12 flows to a sleekly designed kitchen sporting Gaggenau appliances, a Japanese grill, and an accompanying 1,000-bottle wine cellar. The massive upstairs primary suite comes with a separate lounge and sauna-equipped bath, and elsewhere is a sky-lit gallery space and a plush theater where Simmons has screened movies like 2022’s shark thriller Deep Water, made by the production company he launched in 2023 with Arclight Films chairman Gary Hamilton.

    As for who the next owner might be? Well, the 75-year-old rocker and reality TV star—who currently maintains two properties in Malibu, one in Canada, and a couple lived in by his children—told The Wall Street Journal that he doesn’t plan on letting just anyone buy the place. “You have such wonderful times there, you don’t want some schmuck in the place you call home,” he said. “No drugs, no alcoholics. I don’t want anybody coming in there who is going to destroy the place.”

    Click here for more photos of the Coldwater Canyon residence.

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    Wendy Bowman

    Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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    A Hotelier’s $20 Million 165-Acre Estate in New York’s Hudson Valley Has a Regulation Polo Field

    This estate in New York’s Hudson Valley is on a mission to prove you really can have it all. Can’t decide between a fancy designer-built mansion with an eye-catching infinity pool or a bucolic equestrian ranch sporting stables and a regulation-size polo field? The 165-acre property has both, plus a supremely private and scenic locale with easy access to the nearby villages of Amenia, Millbrook, and Wassaic. 

    Records show the current owner is hotelier, real estate investor, and avid polo player Philip Mactaggart, who operates Resident Hotels throughout the United Kingdom as part of Mactaggart Family & Partners. He acquired the vacant plot of land in 2014 for $3.5 million and then enlisted Resolution: 4 Architecture to build a modern five-bedroom, eight-bath vacation home that was completed in 2019. Now he’s hoisting the entire spread up for sale with a substantial jump in price, asking $20 million. Noble Black and Maria Mendelsohn of Douglas Elliman share the listing.

    A striking vanishing-edge pool is nestled beside an open-air cabana decked out for entertaining.

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    Dual wings separated by a pivoting glass door in the entry foyer flow to 7,500 square feet of two-level living space showcased by a combined living and dining area featuring a raised-hearth fireplace embedded in black steel and a library wall with a rolling ladder and hidden bar. Seventy-foot walls of glass overlook rolling meadows planted with native species and the Taconic Mountains in the distance.

    Other highlights include a sleek all-white kitchen outfitted with an eat-in island and a large butler’s pantry; an intimate fireside media room that opens to a private office via a sliding barn door clad in brass sequins; and the inviting primary retreat, which boasts a fireplace, a meditation room, and dual dressing rooms and baths. Elsewhere are a mirrored gym, a wine cellar, and a breezeway leading to a trellis-shaded roof deck with its own bar, dining space, and lounge warmed by a fireplace.

    Equestrian facilities were a must for the property’s owner, who is an avid polo player.

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    Created by landscape architect Wagner Hodgson, the picturesque grounds host a vanishing-edge pool and spa that adjoins a wooden sunbathing deck, a spacious open-air cabana holding a kitchen, a lounge, a powder room, and an adjacent alfresco dining terrace. Also on tap is a croquet court, along with horse-centric amenities encompassing two barns with 48 stalls and paddocks, four fenced pastures, and a polo field.

    Rounding it all out is a three-car garage flanked by a Belgian block motor court lined with trees and moss, as well as a pair of staff cottages—one with three bedrooms and the other with two.

    Click here for more photos of the Hudson Valley residence.

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    Wendy Bowman

    Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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    Neve Campbell and JJ Feild List Their Charming Colonial Home in L.A. for $4.3 Million

    It’s been almost five years since Neve Campbell and JJ Feild picked up a Los Angeles home in the leafy San Fernando Valley neighborhood of Sherman Oaks. Now the Scream star and her longtime acting partner have decided to hand over the keys to their traditional Colonial-style digs, asking a speck under $4.3 million. Richard Yohon of Sotheby’s International Realty and Konstantine Valissarakos of Nourmand & Associates share the listing. 

    The couple—she famous for her turns as Sidney Prescott in the horror film franchise Scream and Julia Salinger on the TV series Party of Five, and he known for movies such as Captain America: The First Avenger and Austenland—acquired the property in 2020 for $2.8 million. Originally built in the mid-1920s, the traditional clapboard-sided residence was extensively remodeled by a previous owner in 2017 and has since undergone some recent updates by Campbell and Feild.

    A formal living room off the foyer has a marble fireplace and French doors opening to the front porch.

    Jo David for Sotheby’s International Realty

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    Comprising a sloping hillside parcel spanning over a third of an acre, the walled and gated compound features a street-level garage with room for three vehicles out front, with a newly added elevator leading to the two-story main home up above. A walkway passes through the manicured lawn before emptying out at a columned brick porch outfitted with an idyllic swing chair and a bright blue front door that opens into 4,500 square feet of living space boasting five bedrooms and six baths.

    Wide-plank hardwood floors throughout the main level flow to formal living and dining rooms, both sporting French doors spilling outside. A fireside family room and a breakfast nook connect to an all-white gourmet kitchen outfitted with a swath of high-end stainless appliances, while a traditional staircase off the foyer heads to an upper-level primary suite containing a fireplace, a private balcony, a pair of walk-in closets, and a spa-inspired bath with dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a glassy shower.

    The resort-like backyard is ideal for entertaining with a large pool, cedar sauna, and changing rooms.

    Jo David for Sotheby’s International Realty

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    Outdoors, the secluded yard is dotted with redwood and fruit trees and hosts a huge pool with a spa and Baja shelf, as well as a pool house with a handy shower and toilet, a barbecue and bar setup, a cedar-clad sauna, a children’s playhouse, an in-ground trampoline, a pergola-shaded dining area, and a vegetable garden. There’s also a detached guesthouse with its own kitchen, bedroom, and bath.

    Click here for more photos of the Sherman Oaks residence.

    Jo David for Sotheby’s International Realty

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    Wendy Bowman

    Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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    A Craft Whiskey Maker’s Idyllic Coastal California Vineyard Estate Can Be Yours for $6.9 Million

    A Central California vineyard estate long owned by San Luis Obispo-based real estate investor and developer Rodney (Rod) Cegelski has just popped up for sale in the charming and lively seaside community of Avila Beach. After almost two decades, the co-founder of Rod & Hammer’s craft whiskey distillery and his wife Robin are preparing to downsize and are now offering the nearly six-acre spread known as Casa Contenta for a dash under $6.9 million, around $500,000 less than the original $7.4 million asking price in March.

    Nestled in the rolling foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountains, about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the gated property is distinguished by a two-acre pinot noir vineyard that produces a sparkling rosé. Records show the couple paid $2.1 million in early 2007 for the licensed rental retreat, which has a Spanish-inspired main home, plus a detached guesthouse and a bonus suite atop the five-car garage—for a combined total of six bedrooms and seven baths in roughly 6,200 square feet.

    The soaring mezzanine-topped living room flows to a massive kitchen outfitted with a seated wet bar.

    David Lalush

    As for the three-bedroom, four-bath primary dwelling, the white stucco and terracotta-roof structure was created in the late 1980s by a cadre of designers and architects from California, Australia, and Mexico, according to marketing materials. Highlights include a fireside living room resting beneath a soaring whitewashed wood-beam ceiling embellished with black brackets.

    A massive kitchen sports an eat-in island, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, a wet bar, a butler’s pantry, and a breakfast nook, while the primary suite comes with a fireplace, dual walk-in closets, and a soaking tub-equipped bath. Two more bedrooms and a bath can be found in the guesthouse, which has its own living room and kitchen, and an open-concept bonus suite above the garage features a bedroom, bath, and living area.

    Spiral stairs lead to an open-air observation tower for coastal breezes and picturesque mountain vistas.

    David Lalush

    Especially standing out on the scenic hillside grounds—designed by noted landscaper Jeffrey Gordon Smith and sited amid the so-called “Hole in the Sky” microclimate known for its temperate weather—is an open-air observation tower outfitted with a cozy built-in sofa. There’s also a pool with a slide and an accompanying spa, along with several fire pits, a barbecue station, and a meandering walking trail.

    Per listing agent Lindsey Harn of Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno, the entire property can bring in up to $2,400 a night in rent, with the potential to make more than $450,000 annually. Hobbyist vintners will note the purchase includes a fully operational winemaking venture and label, with the opportunity to contract with a winemaker to produce your own vintages.

    Click here for more photos of the coastal California estate.

    David Lalush

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    Wendy Bowman

    Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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    This London Building Starred in ‘Paddington.’ Now It Can Be Yours for $6 Million

    For fans of marmalade sandwiches and whimsical bear adventures, this Notting Hill property may feel oddly familiar—and for good reason. Located on the corner of Portobello Road and Denbigh Close, the bold red façade of Alice’s Antiques doubled as Mr. Gruber’s Antique Shop in all three Paddington films.  

    Throughout the movies and book series, penned by the late Michael Pond, Mr. Gruber’s antique shop is a beloved setting, where he shares wisdom and adventure with Paddington. According to The Times, the real-life Mr. Gruber is Douglas Carter, the 66-year-old owner of Alice’s Antiques. Now, as Carter prepares to retire, the mixed-use building—which is actually owned by his 87-year-old mother—is available to purchase through Knight Frank for £4.5 million (or about $6 million). 

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    The London shop is stuffed with memorabilia and antiques.

    Knight Frank

    Held by the same family for three generations, this iconic corner building blends historical appeal with practical potential—and a touch of cinematic magic. The ground floor and basement comprise 1,341 square feet of prime retail space. With its position on one of London’s most photographed streets, the shop offers high visibility, significant foot traffic, and room for further development below. And if you have a knack for nostalgia, you’ll be pleased to know it also appeared in the original British crime comedy the Italian Job in 1969, giving it silver screen credentials across the decades. 

    Above the shop, the first and second floors unfold into a beautifully appointed 1,008-square-foot duplex maisonette. With large sash windows on three sides, the apartment is drenched in natural light. Interiors reflect a playful spirit, with a crimson staircase, patterned carpets, a blush-pink bathroom, and Edwardian fireplaces in both the bedroom and living room.  

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    Upstairs is a two-story, one-bedroom apartment.

    Knight Frank

    The kitchen, charmingly compact, opens onto a French balcony and features burgundy floor tiles and matching cabinets. Just upstairs, a secluded roof terrace offers a perfect spot for coffee or cocktails, framed by views of Notting Hill’s famously colorful houses. 

    The property is being offered with vacant possession, allowing for flexibility in how the space is used—whether as a combined home and business, or as a longer-term investment. “Alice’s is an iconic property with so much character and history,” Jack Thomas, sales manager in Knight Frank’s Notting Hill office, told House Beautiful. “We’re thrilled to bring such a landmark opportunity to the market.” 

    Click here to see more photos of the real Alice’s Antiques.

    Knight Frank

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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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