1. The penthouse that Jimmy Choo built just dropped $7 million.

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Tamara Mellon, co-founder of the Jimmy Choo footwear empire, has relisted her opulent Upper East Side penthouse for a cool $27 million—$7 million less than when the residence first appeared on the market in July 2014. The five-bedroom duplex is one of four homes located in the Carhart Mansion—a magnificent Neoclassical building designed by Horace Trumbauer in 1916. The designated landmark features all of the hallmarks of classic French architecture, including a limestone facade with carved panels, stone balconies, wrought iron railings, a mansard roof, and arched dormers. Before Mellon, the penthouse belonged to Seagram heir Charles Bronfman Jr.

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Inside, the 7,000-square-foot penthouse has a more contemporary feel. Clean lines and white walls reign supreme throughout the home, while oak floors and modern furniture upholstered in sumptuous materials add warmth to the crisp, light-filled interiors. Mellon outfitted the residence with furnishings by an array of mid-century icons, including a pair of Milo Baughman lounge chairs in the living room, a Yves Klein table in the sitting room, and a Paul Evans coffee table in the master bedroom.

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The home has no shortage of luxurious spaces—the powder room is finished in tile and marble, the chef's kitchen boasts three skylights, a stone center island, and custom white lacquer cabinetry, and the library/media room features a wood burning fireplace, custom built-in bookshelves, and a triple set of floor-to-ceiling casement doors that open onto a wraparound terrace. Oh, and the penthouse comes with a thirteen-by-twenty-three-foot walk-in shoe closet. Naturally. Click here to view the full listing.    

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Clockwise from top left: Pair of grey velvet swivel chairs by Milo Baughman, c. 1970s. Offered by Todd Merrill Studio; Charles Pfister Sofa for Knoll. Offered by Corinne Robbins; Tiered Venini chandelier. Offered by CF Modern; Sam Maloof dining table. Offered by Gary Rubinstein Antiques.   

2. This waterfront Rhode Island residence has been meticulously restored.

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This commanding Rhode Island residence overlooking Narragansett Bay is on the National Register of Historic Places. The 9,374-square-foot, eight-bedroom estate was designed by the prominent architect Norman Isham as a summer home for the industrialist banker Benjamin Jackson. The residence has undergone a comprehensive restoration that involved adding a new slate roof, copper flashing and gutters, and refurbished masonry.

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The stately home retains many of its original period details, including carved moldings and fireplaces, leaded glass details, and high-paneled wainscoting. The handsome interiors—most of which offer stunning water views— include a double living room with two fireplaces, a sun-drenched sitting room that opens onto a veranda, an opulent master suite that boasts two bathrooms and a fireplace, and an office outfitted with Cuban mahogany paneling from a branch of Barclay’s bank in London. The refined residence is a fitting backdrop for elegant antiques, including a Federal sideboard and Chippendale dining table and chairs in the dining room and exquisite classical mirrors throughout the home. Asian screens, Chinese export porcelain, and rattan furniture add an exotic element to the residence.

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Set on 3.63 acres, the property includes a private beach with 200 feet of ocean frontage, the home's original covered stone terrace, a grass terrace, and formal gardens. The abode offers panoramic views of Narragansett Bay, the Newport Bridge, and the islands beyond. The magnificent residence is listed for $3.82 million. Click here to view the full listing.  

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Clockwise from top left: Mahogany Chippendale style dining room table, late 19th century. Offered by The Stanley Weiss Collection; 8 Chippendale mahogany dining chairs, English, c. 1760-70. Offered by Gary R. Sullivan Antiques; Bold Chippendale mahogany tea table. Offered by HL Chalfant; English Regency giltwood mirror. Offered by Susan Silver Antiques.