WSJ House of the Day

A collection of images and descriptions from the Wall Street Journal's "House of the Day" feature. This blog is in no way affiliated with the Wall Street Journal.

 

A Light-Filled Harlem Home

09/14/12

Price: $2,650,000

Location: Harlem, NY

Type of Home: Townhouse

Natural light and the historic aspects of this townhouse in the Mount Morris district of Harlem were preserved in an extensive renovation of the 5,200 square-feet space. — Jackie Bischof

The garden floor apartment with kitchen, which currently houses a playroom, bathroom and gym, is pictured. The house was listed by Sothebys International Realty for $2.875 million in March and had one price decrease before reaching its current listing price of $2.65 million. Photo: Natalie Keyssar for The Wall Street Journal
7 months ago

A Light-Filled Harlem Home

09/14/12

Price: $2,650,000

Location: Harlem, NY

Type of Home: Townhouse

Natural light and the historic aspects of this townhouse in the Mount Morris district of Harlem were preserved in an extensive renovation of the 5,200 square-feet space. — Jackie Bischof

A third-floor children’s bedroom is pictured. The family has hosted several art exhibits in the house for Ms. London’s mother, as well as fundraisers for local politicians, says Mr. Gilstrap. Photo: Natalie Keyssar for The Wall Street Journal
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A Light-Filled Harlem Home

09/14/12

Price: $2,650,000

Location: Harlem, NY

Type of Home: Townhouse

Natural light and the historic aspects of this townhouse in the Mount Morris district of Harlem were preserved in an extensive renovation of the 5,200 square-feet space. — Jackie Bischof

Here, a third-floor bathroom with free-standing bathtub and minimalist shower. Ms. Gilstrap says they tried to make the house ‘light and modern.’ ‘We wanted to achieve the combination of bringing a historic house into 2012,’ she says. Photo: Natalie Keyssar for The Wall Street Journal
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A Light-Filled Harlem Home

09/14/12

Price: $2,650,000

Location: Harlem, NY

Type of Home: Townhouse

Natural light and the historic aspects of this townhouse in the Mount Morris district of Harlem were preserved in an extensive renovation of the 5,200 square-feet space. — Jackie Bischof

A third-floor children’s bedroom is pictured. The couple say their children enjoy the space provided by the house, and they will look for property of a similar size that will also accommodate their plans to travel more frequently. Photo: Natalie Keyssar for The Wall Street Journal
7 months ago 1 note

A Light-Filled Harlem Home

09/14/12

Price: $2,650,000

Location: Harlem, NY

Type of Home: Townhouse

Natural light and the historic aspects of this townhouse in the Mount Morris district of Harlem were preserved in an extensive renovation of the 5,200 square-feet space. — Jackie Bischof

‘It was important for us to have everything behind walls,’ says Ms. London. ‘We wanted a clutter-free house.’ The couple ordered large cabinets that touch open in the dining room and walk-in closets. Photo: Natalie Keyssar for The Wall Street Journal
7 months ago

A Light-Filled Harlem Home

09/14/12

Price: $2,650,000

Location: Harlem, NY

Type of Home: Townhouse

Natural light and the historic aspects of this townhouse in the Mount Morris district of Harlem were preserved in an extensive renovation of the 5,200 square-feet space. — Jackie Bischof

The second-floor master bathroom, with multiple-spray showers and heated tiles is one of Ms. London’s favorite parts of the house next to the gym. Photo: Natalie Keyssar for The Wall Street Journal
7 months ago 2 notes

A Light-Filled Harlem Home

09/14/12

Price: $2,650,000

Location: Harlem, NY

Type of Home: Townhouse

Natural light and the historic aspects of this townhouse in the Mount Morris district of Harlem were preserved in an extensive renovation of the 5,200 square-feet space. — Jackie Bischof

The master bedroom’s fireplace is pictured. As part of the renovation, the couple reinforced the ceilings, extended the plumbing upward and received approval from the Department of Buildings to create a glass room with hot tub and gym on top of the fourth floor, but decided not to embark on the project and put the gym in the ground floor. Photo: Natalie Keyssar for The Wall Street Journal
7 months ago 1 note

A Light-Filled Harlem Home

09/14/12

Price: $2,650,000

Location: Harlem, NY

Type of Home: Townhouse

Natural light and the historic aspects of this townhouse in the Mount Morris district of Harlem were preserved in an extensive renovation of the 5,200 square-feet space. — Jackie Bischof

The second-floor master bedroom is pictured. The approximately 5,220-square-foot townhouse has six bedrooms, three full bathrooms and one half bathroom. The garden level floor could be rented as an apartment, and the cellar has a washer, dryer, storage space and an area that could accomodate a wine cellar or jacuzzi with plumbing and wiring in place. ‘It’s a fun place, a great place to raise kids in,’ says Mr. Gilstrap. Photo: Natalie Keyssar for The Wall Street Journal
7 months ago

A Light-Filled Harlem Home

09/14/12

Price: $2,650,000

Location: Harlem, NY

Type of Home: Townhouse

Natural light and the historic aspects of this townhouse in the Mount Morris district of Harlem were preserved in an extensive renovation of the 5,200 square-feet space. — Jackie Bischof

Here, a third floor den. ‘I think you would characterize [the house] as ‘loft-like,’ which is unusual for these homes, because they can feel like a warren of rooms,’ says Mr. Gilstrap. The fact that the house has remained a family home and was never partitioned means the rooms are large and the house is ‘grand,’ says listing agent Tamara Marotta. Photo: Natalie Keyssar for The Wall Street Journal
7 months ago 1 note