For Sale: Fairfield Porter’s Family Home, Richard Meier Masterpiece, Bob Hope’s Estate, Newport Mansion, Marcel Breuer Gem
1. It doesn’t get any better than this Modernist masterpiece by Richard Meier.
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Designed by the world renowned architect Richard Meier, the 11,000-square-foot “White Castle” was built in Old Westbury, New York, in 1972. A minimalist study in Meier’s signature white, the dramatic home features glass walls and a skylit gallery hall -- ideal for displaying a stunning art collection. The striking home is situated on five sprawling acres and features six bedrooms, a tennis court, a pool, and a pond. The “White Castle” will set you back $11.8 million, but can you really put a price tag on a piece modern architecture history? Click here to view the full listing.
2. Bob Hope’s Robert Finkelhor-designed home dropped $15.5 million to $12 million.
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The Bob & Dolores Hope Estate in Toluca Lake, California, first landed on the market in 2013. Since then, the asking price for the 15,000-square-foot mansion has dropped from $27.5 million down to $12 million. The home was originally designed in 1939 by Robert Finkelhor, who was extremely popular among the Beverly Hills set, and updated in the 1950s by another Hollywood favorite, John Elgin Woolf. The eight-bedroom home is walled and gated and features a grand foyer, a stunning formal living room overlooking the residence’s stately grounds, a lavish master wing, indoor/outdoor pools, a putting green, and much more. Did we mention that Hope used to entertain his neighbors, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra, in the jaw-dropping home? Click here to view the full listing.
3. This is your chance to own Mary Cassatt’s nephew’s historic Newport mansion.
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The Orchard, one of Newport’s great early mansions, was originally the home of the city’s mayor, Colonel R. Fearing. The estate, which was inspired by an eighteenth-century chateau in Geneva, was brought to life in 1873 thanks to the distinguished Newport-based architectural firm of George Champlin Mason & Son. Built of Milwaukee brick and trimmed with Ohio stone, The Orchard was also home to Robert Kelso Cassatt, the nephew of the American Impressionist Mary Cassatt. Today, the sophisticated manor, which boasts 11,000 square feet of living space, Baccarat crystal chandeliers, marble floors and fireplaces, two greenhouses, a spa, a walking labyrinth, and breathtaking ocean views, is on the market for $11 million. Click here to view the full listing.
4. Pool party with Alexander Calder at a Marcel Breuer gem?
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What do you get when you cross two giants of Modernism? Why the Stillman House, of course! Touted as the the first modern home in Litchfield, Connecticut, the crisp, clean residence was built in 1950 by the iconic architect Marcel Breuer. Nestled on three acres, the 2,359-square-foot Stillman House features a main house, a guesthouse, and a pool, which was originally complemented by a 22-foot geometric mural by Alexander Calder. The weather-beaten wall was rebuilt in the 1980s and today, a replica of Calder’s original artwork stands. Thanks to its wall-to-wall glass, soaring ceilings, and a large sunken living room, the Stillman House is still as modern as ever. The four bedroom home carries an asking price of $2.5 million. Click here to view the full listing.
5. American painting pedigree anyone? Try Fairfield Porter’s family home in the Hamptons.
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Attention American art lovers: Fairfield Porter’s family home is currently on the market for a cool $6.25 million. Located in posh Southampton, the classic beauty was built in the 1840s and has tons of historical charm. Conveniently located near Southampton Village’s myriad shops and restaurants as well as the secluded Gin Lane beaches, the 6,000-square-foot, six-bedroom home sits on a well-manicured half-acre with high hedges and mature trees. In addition to the home’s artful provenance, amenities include a heated gunite pool, a chef’s kitchen, an outdoor stone patio, and a wine room. Click here to view the full listing.
