A fashionable (and celebrity-approved) West Village townhouse hit the market roughly two months ago and has already found a buyer. Since it listed for $9.75 million, moving into contract so swiftly is certainly something for the famous sellers to celebrate, though the agreed-upon sale price is unknown publicly.
A-list actors Claire Danes, a NYC native, and British-born Hugh Dancy are the current owners of the dashing Downing Street home, which dates back to the 1880s. Historic allure abounds from the street with the Greek revival facade and bright red front door, but those who get to step inside quickly discover that the interiors are a blend of artful, modern, and minimalist sensibilities. While some 19th-century NYC homes feel like a time capsule, it’s tough to imagine anyone from that era feeling at home here.
Instead of replicating the ornateness of the past, the open and sun-soaked spaces redesigned by NYC-based BKSK are awash with clean lines, neutral and warm tones that emphasize texture, and walls of glass that lead to outdoor areas. With 3,890 square feet of interior living space, four bedrooms, a patio off the kitchen, and two upper level terraces, it has all the dressings and space of a suburban home in the heart of one of Manhattan’s most beloved neighborhoods.
Tamer Howard of The Corcoran Group is representing the sellers in the sale, while further details of the deal and the buyer remain a mystery.