Far from the dystopian world of “The Hunger Games” and closer to the whimsical world of the Manhattan-centered, Tom Hanks hit film “Big,” this refined Brooklyn townhouse is owned by the famous face who wrote the screenplays for both beloved movies. Gary Ross, who also directed “Seabiscuit,” calls it home along with his wife, designer Claudia Solti.
Dating back to 1910, the six-story Cobble Hill brownstone boasts a dazzling blend of modern amenities, historic charm (it holds Brooklyn’s largest dumbwaiter), and European-minimalist sophistication. All of this can be yours if you have millions to spend, as it recently listed for $10.6 million.
Warm and polished, the 6,474-square-foot home feels contemporary and clean yet welcoming. Serenity is ingrained in the design and the layout. For example, the primary suite takes up an entire floor for easy privacy while the suave garden level is crisp and modern, calling for dreamy indoor-outdoor living between the kitchen and green spaces. The lowest level is also meant to clear the mind thanks to its home gym, theater, and sauna.
Topping the townhouse is a skylight that allows sunshine to pour in all day. The highest level even has a second kitchen for double to food prep for parties or for stress-free multigenerational living. In total, the Brooklyn residence has five bedrooms and seven bedrooms—an ideal size for a family home, which is often what people are looking for in Cobble Hill.
Carl Gambino and Marta Maletz of the Gambino Group at Compass represent the Hollywood director’s listing.
