A renovated Williamsburg loft with designer furniture, for $5,995,000
Renovation work wrapped up a few days ago on this nearly 3,000-square-foot, two-bedroom loft in the Mill Building.
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If you saw what this apartment once looked like, you might not believe it was the same place. This nearly 3,000-square-foot Williamsburg loft, 85-101 North 3rd St., 302/3, used to belong to British model and actress Agyness Deyn and had an eclectic, industrial-meets-Baroque look.
Deyn put the two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath condo on the market for $3,450,000 in 2011. It appears to have sold for $2,175,000 in 2012 to a trust, and then sold again in November 2015 for $3,100,000.
What a difference a few years and one interior designer makes. A gut renovation (which wrapped up days ago) and design by Elizabeth Bolognino Interiors transformed the space into a sleek pad. The apartment is offered fully outfitted with designer furnishings for $5,995,000. Common charges are $1,792, and there is a J-51 tax abatement until 2025.
Why fully furnished? According to the listing broker, the apartment was built and furnished for the owner by her designer, but “due to a unforeseen circumstances, the owner had to move back to the U.K. prior to completion.”
The renovation maintained the loft-style floors and ceiling beams. Furniture includes a one-of-a-kind sofa, cocktail table and rug, Ralph Lauren chairs, and Christopher Spitzmiller lamps.
The library has custom-designed millwork, an integrated Murphy bed, and satin brass inlay detailing.
The kitchen has a La Cornue range and hood, Dornbracht faucets, and Sub-Zero and Viking appliances. The Calacatta Gold backsplash was designed with an additional ledge for spices and cooking utensils. A hidden laundry room has butler's pantry, additional sink, and a prep area off of the kitchen.
A Dos Gallos dining table has seating for eight. The chandelier is by Paul Ferrante.
A bath has Calacatta Gold wainscoting and marble vanity. The guest bath features a fabulous Victoria and Albert soaking tub.
The master bedroom is off the living room and has custom mirrors and a silk rug designed by Fort Street Studio. The second bedroom has beamed ceilings.
A walk-in closet has floor-to-ceiling storage and twin makeup vanities.
The building, a former 19th century factory built for Hinds, Ketcham & Co. lithography, has a full-time doorman, large roof deck with children's play area, video intercom, storage, and underground parking.
For access to Manhattan, the Bedford L line and ferry are both blocks away. Nearby is Whole Foods, the Apple Store, Urban Outfitters, J.Crew, Madewell, and Mast Brothers.
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