Report: East Village home with the Cape Cod-style cottage on its rooftop is in contract, dammit

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Halt the fundraisers. 

The penthouse unit at 72 E. First St. — aka The Minthorne House — at First Avenue with the Cape Cod-style cottage on its rooftop is in contract after a mere two weeks on the market.

Jennifer Gould at the Post reports the price is close to $10 million (it had a $9.75 million ask).

Per Gould: "The sources add that the forthcoming owners are a local family."

That narrows it down!

One of the most unique East Village homes sold in the summer of 2017 for $3.5 million. Until then, Gale Barrett Shrady was reportedly the owner. The cottage addition was the handiwork of her late husband, artist Henry Merwin Shrady III. She called the charming cottage a "magical little spot" that served as her son's bedroom through college.

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The penthouse unit at 72 E. First St. — aka The Minthorne House — at First Avenue with the Cape Cod-style cottage on its rooftop is BACK on the market. 

One of the most unique East Village homes sold in the summer of 2017 for $3.5 million. Now the circa-1841 space with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms spread out over two floors has a $9.75 million ask, this after renovations. (Find the listing here.) 

Per the listing (which Curbed first noted): 

The crown of the penthouse is the Cape Cod-style roof cottage and private landscaped terrace, one of New York City’s most delectable hidden gems. With ceilings up to 12', exposures on three sides, an open view to the south, and a level of finish equal to the rest of the house, the cottage is a transportative oasis. 

As a standalone studio, it can function as a guest suite or a private home office. A banquette with bay windows overlooks the planted terrace, with shrubbery, an apple tree, and multiple seating and lounging areas.

You can find more photos and descriptive descriptions right here.  

Until 2017, Gale Barrett Shrady was reportedly the owner. The cottage addition was the handiwork of her late husband, artist Henry Merwin Shrady III. She called the charming cottage a "magical little spot" that served as her son's bedroom through college.

P.S.

Bring back Boca Chica!

Previously on EV Grieve:
Penthouse with rooftop cottage sells on 1st Avenue

That penthouse with a cottage atop 1st Street and 1st Avenue is for sale

Sunday's parting shot

Above First and First...

Renovations for rooftop cottage on 1st and 1st

The Cape Cod-style cottage on the roof at 72 E. First St. at First Avenue is now undergoing renovations... you can see from the street that part of the structure is now covered...


The cottage is part of the penthouse unit, which sold for $3.5 million last September after about six weeks on the market.

The work permits don't offer any specifics on the scope of work taking place.

Here's more on the space, per the original Compass listing:

The crown jewel of this offering is a loft penthouse built on the roof in design of a Nantucket cottage with weathered shingles, cupola and wraparound terrace. New Marvin true divided light windows and a glass block wall highlight extraordinary open views through three exposures. Direct access to the private roof terrace from double french doors create a charming retreat and a rare offering in all of Manhattan. The cottage includes a full bathroom and kitchenette.

As the Post reported last summer, Gale Barrett Shrady was the owner. The cottage addition was the handiwork of her late husband, artist Henry Merwin Shrady III.

She called the charming cottage a "magical little spot" that served as her son's bedroom through college.


[Image via Compass]

Previously on EV Grieve:
Penthouse with rooftop cottage sells on 1st Avenue

That penthouse with a cottage atop 1st Street and 1st Avenue is for sale

Penthouse with rooftop cottage sells on 1st Avenue

[Image via Compass]

The penthouse unit at 72 E. First St. at First Avenue with the Cape Cod-style cottage on its rooftop has sold after about six weeks on the market.



As Curbed first reported yesterday, it went into contract at the home’s original asking price of $3.5 million. (The unit has not yet hit public records.)

Here's a refresher on the space, per the Compass listing:

The crown jewel of this offering is a loft penthouse built on the roof in design of a Nantucket cottage with weathered shingles, cupola and wraparound terrace. New Marvin true divided light windows and a glass block wall highlight extraordinary open views through three exposures. Direct access to the private roof terrace from double french doors create a charming retreat and a rare offering in all of Manhattan. The cottage includes a full bathroom and kitchenette.

As the Post reported earlier this summer, Gale Barrett Shrady is the owner. The cottage addition was the handiwork of her late husband, artist Henry Merwin Shrady III.

Previously on EV Grieve:
That penthouse with a cottage atop 1st Street and 1st Avenue is for sale

That penthouse with a cottage atop 1st Street and 1st Avenue is for sale

Thanks to Curbed for first pointing out this one yesterday afternoon...

The penthouse at 72 East First St. at First Avenue is now on the market... it's the home that includes that Cape Cod-style cottage on its rooftop.



Per the listing at Compass:

Truly the most unique property in the East Village, the penthouse at 72 East 1st Street is a full floor duplex with an artist atelier topped with a custom designed Nantucket style cottage. The prime corner location, unobstructed views of Lower Manhattan through twenty-two windows, two wood burning fireplaces, and low monthlies create a spectacular offering that can only be described as a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Featuring over 3,000 interior and exterior square feet, the residence is currently configured as two separate spaces, a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom duplex occupying the entire fourth and fifth floors and a cottage apartment with a private wraparound terrace. With creative vision, this penthouse can be converted to a single residence or left as individual units.

And that rooftop cottage:

The crown jewel of this offering is a loft penthouse built on the roof in design of a Nantucket cottage with weathered shingles, cupola and wraparound terrace. New Marvin true divided light windows and a glass block wall highlight extraordinary open views through three exposures. Direct access to the private roof terrace from double french doors create a charming retreat and a rare offering in all of Manhattan. The cottage includes a full bathroom and kitchenette.

Asking price: $3.5 million

Images via Compass