$7,200/month Village loft with a rooftop ‘cabin’ was once home to John Barrymore
Photo credit: Ben Fitchett courtesy of Compass.
According to the listing for this utterly charming Greenwich Village penthouse loft at 132 West 4th Street, silent film actor John Barrymore lived here a century ago and christened it “The Alchemist’s Corner.” While the silver screen connection adds stardust to its image, a spot atop an 1839 townhouse, a massive dramatic skylight, and a rooftop garden with a heated porch and den make this $7,200 a month rental opportunity magical all on its own.
The loft-like apartment occupies the entire top floor of the house. An expansive living area is anchored by a breathtaking vaulted cast-iron-framed skylight. Deep-set blue stained-glass windows, arched doorways, and a striking fireplace add to the magical effect. At the front end of the great room is a built-in seat perfect for gazing from the home’s bay windows.
The completely remodeled compact kitchen is both loft-industrial and minimal. Custom painted cabinetry in a sophisticated grey is offset by natural wood shelving and terra cotta tile.
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At the back of the main space, a separate king-sized bedroom features exposed beams, vintage plaster details and, as with the rest of the space, tons of sunlight. Add to that a cleverly-designed ensuite bath with wood accents and a mix of clean white tiles.
The real star power, however, begins when you discover the door that leads up a winding set of tower stairs to a spectacular rooftop deck with views of Washington Square Church and the Freedom Tower. Barrymore reportedly installed a garden here (who wouldn’t?). The roof deck also features a covered porch and heated “cabana” or cottage, making it a magical sleeping or entertaining space year-round.
[Listing: 132 West 4th Street Unit PH by Mark Blackwell, Paddington Matz and Mark Eichner for Compass]
[At CityRealty]
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Photo credit: Ben Fitchett courtesy of Compass.
