You never know what lies behind a townhouse facade in Greenwich Village, though you could safely assume chic style is somewhere lurking. And, that’s an understatement at 114 Waverly Place. Designers Cortney and Robert Novogratz, who have their own HGTV show, purchased the 6,800-square-foot downtown home in 2019 for $8.5 million and gave it a head-to-toe makeover. Now, the circa-1846 home full of sophisticated whimsy is up for sale priced at $29.995 million.
The husband-and-wife duo with seven children are experts at flipping properties, and this might be the greatest transformation yet. While the historic property was brimming with potential, starting with the stucco Art Nouveau-style exterior, it was in disrepair when they acquired it. With water damage, holes in the ceilings, and more, its glory days were seemingly behind it when they set out to salvage the gem.
The pair took it down to the studs and started to envision its next chapter, all while preserving its longstanding character and spirit. Embracing elements of traditional fancifulness, playful wallpapers, exuberant dashes of color, and warm architectural details make it feel like the dream Manhattan family home. Nothing is too precious or serious yet the overall look is undeniably polished.
The fifth-floor ballroom, given a bright yellow mantel and boasting 22-foot ceilings, is one of the home’s stand-out spaces. But, one of many. It’s impossible to ignore the kitchen’s bold marble choices and hand-crafted La Cornue Chateau stainless steel and brass range. There are five bedrooms, including the 425-square-foot primary suite and a self-contained guest wing complete with its own kitchen and washer/dryer. Then, outside, the home’s 1,700 square feet of outdoor space confirms its “oasis” status, offering refuges like a garden and rooftop deck.
Jim St. André of Compass represents the dazzling downtown listing, which the Wall Street Journal first reported on.