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.

 

New Look on the Block in Pittsburgh

01/16/13

Price: $669,000

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Type of Home: Contemporary

This contemporary house on the South Side of Pittsburgh pops with color in a neighborhood full of more traditional stock.—Stefanos Chen

All Photos: John Wee

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Bauhaus ‘Sugar Cubes’ in Pennsylvania

01/15/13

Price: $1,349,000

Location: New Hope, PA

Type of Home: Contemporary

A 1930s contemporary home plays canvas to the owners’ eclectic collection of billboards, posters and signs.—Stefanos Chen

All Photos: John Armich

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A Chapter from ‘The Philadelphia Story’

08/20/12

Price: $25,000,000

Location: Villanova, PA

Type of Home: Detached Home

A home in Pennsylvania carved out from the estate that inspired the socialite comedy of errors ‘The Philadelphia Story’ keeps the manor’s spirit intact. —Stefanos Chen

The home came on the market in June for $25 million, said Lisa Weber Yakulis, one of the listing agents. Ms. Yakulis and Liz Fondren, both of Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors, have the listing. Photo: Jim Albert and Dave Ocenas/Full Frame Fotography
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A Chapter from ‘The Philadelphia Story’

08/20/12

Price: $25,000,000

Location: Villanova, PA

Type of Home: Detached Home

A home in Pennsylvania carved out from the estate that inspired the socialite comedy of errors ‘The Philadelphia Story’ keeps the manor’s spirit intact. —Stefanos Chen

Two connected guest homes — both with their own kitchen, living and dining areas — have a total of four bedrooms. Photo: Jim Albert and Dave Ocenas/Full Frame Fotography
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A Chapter from ‘The Philadelphia Story’

08/20/12

Price: $25,000,000

Location: Villanova, PA

Type of Home: Detached Home

A home in Pennsylvania carved out from the estate that inspired the socialite comedy of errors ‘The Philadelphia Story’ keeps the manor’s spirit intact. —Stefanos Chen

The first floor of the barn includes a pool table, card table, a bar and fireplace. Photo: Jim Albert and Dave Ocenas/Full Frame Fotography
8 months ago 3 notes

A Chapter from ‘The Philadelphia Story’

08/20/12

Price: $25,000,000

Location: Villanova, PA

Type of Home: Detached Home

A home in Pennsylvania carved out from the estate that inspired the socialite comedy of errors ‘The Philadelphia Story’ keeps the manor’s spirit intact. —Stefanos Chen

Also included on the property is an old stone barn that Mr. Gibson has converted into an entertainment space downstairs and a personal gym upstairs. Photo: Jim Albert and Dave Ocenas/Full Frame Fotography
8 months ago

A Chapter from ‘The Philadelphia Story’

08/20/12

Price: $25,000,000

Location: Villanova, PA

Type of Home: Detached Home

A home in Pennsylvania carved out from the estate that inspired the socialite comedy of errors ‘The Philadelphia Story’ keeps the manor’s spirit intact. —Stefanos Chen

A wood-paneled room inside the clock tower, which Mr. Gibson has converted for his investment company’s use, is pictured above. The tower includes six offices, two full bathrooms, a kitchen and a conference room. ‘I hate to use the term retirement, but I’m looking to be a bit less active [in the investment business],’ he said. Part of that process involves him selling the compound and ‘hopefully not letting my golf game deteriorate too much,’ he joked. Photo: Jim Albert and Dave Ocenas/Full Frame Fotography
8 months ago

A Chapter from ‘The Philadelphia Story’

08/20/12

Price: $25,000,000

Location: Villanova, PA

Type of Home: Detached Home

A home in Pennsylvania carved out from the estate that inspired the socialite comedy of errors ‘The Philadelphia Story’ keeps the manor’s spirit intact. —Stefanos Chen

Mr. Gibson has hosted several political fundraisers and events at the home, he said, and has fit at least 150 people in the home. The formal dining room is pictured above. Photo: Jim Albert and Dave Ocenas/Full Frame Fotography
8 months ago

A Chapter from ‘The Philadelphia Story’

08/20/12

Price: $25,000,000

Location: Villanova, PA

Type of Home: Detached Home

A home in Pennsylvania carved out from the estate that inspired the socialite comedy of errors ‘The Philadelphia Story’ keeps the manor’s spirit intact. —Stefanos Chen

Inside the home, a two-story great room, decorated with souvenirs and artwork from the couple’s trips to Africa, is used for entertaining large groups. The beams on the ceiling aren’t just ornamental, Mr. Gibson said, but structural supports for the old barn. The second-floor area used to store straw for the horses, he said. The elephant painting above the wood fireplace was created by a Tanzanian artist who came face-to-face with the massive pachyderm, he said. Photo: Jim Albert and Dave Ocenas/Full Frame Fotography
8 months ago 1 note