1. Rupert Murdoch’s light-filled Manhattan townhouse hits the market...again.

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Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch has listed his West Village townhouse for the second time in two years. Located in a Greek Revival building dating back to 1853, the light-filled, four-bedroom residence has been thoroughly renovated and restored.

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Clockwise from top left: Edward Wormley Dunbar tufted sofa, USA, c. 1950. Offered by Todd Merrill Studio; Venini tubular glass chandelier, circa 1950s. Offered by Craig van den Brulle;  Teak and Smokey Glass Coffee Table by Fredrik Schriever Abeln. Offered by Corinne Robbins; Lacquered resin Foo dogs/lions. Offered by Vermillion.

Inside, the 25-foot-wide mansion features soaring ceilings and oversized windows. The gracious interiors include a state-of-the-art kitchen outfitted with a Siberian white marble fireplace; a stunning foyer complete with single marble slab flooring, ornate moldings, bespoke mahogany doors, and a commanding elliptical staircase; and a spacious Great Room with a fully integrated wine cellar, white carrera marble wood-burning fireplace, and doors that open onto a Juliet balcony overlooking the home’s private garden. The townhouse’s chic neutral palette is offset by a magnificent collection of mid century lighting and modern furnishings, including tufted sofas and a tulip table by Eero Saarinen.   

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In addition to a landscaped terrace on the home’s garden level, the townhouse features an oversized roof deck that boasts breathtaking views of the Empire State Building and the Freedom Tower.

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The home carries a $28.9 million price tag. Click here to view the full listing.

2. Homes like this 19th-century Beacon Hill gem don’t come around too often.

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 Located in Boston’s historic Beacon Hill neighborhood, this 4,700-square-foot townhouse exudes Old World charm and sophistication. Built in 1869, the residence remains decidedly livable today.

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Clockwise from top left: The Swan family Chippendale side chair. Offered by Bernard & S. Dean Levy; Mahogany Queen Anne gaming table. Offered by HL Chalfant; Federal cherry wing chair. Offered by C.L. Prickett; Cherry Chippendale linen press with solid figured panels, New Jersey, c. 1780. Offered by The Stanley Weiss Collection.

The star of the four-bedroom residence is its commanding Great Room, which features a sixteen-foot beamed ceiling. The home also includes a chef’s kitchen, a formal dining room, six fireplaces, and a spacious rooftop terrace ideal for soaking in the spectacular city views.

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The home’s timeless aesthetic and historic location makes it the ideal setting for a spectacular collection of classical furniture and antiques, including Georgian seating, Chippendale furniture and Chinese export porcelain.

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The townhouse, which just hit the market, is listed for $6.7 million. Click here to view the full listing.