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Actor Bill Murray’s Former New York Home Is Up for Sale
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Actor Bill Murray’s Former New York Home Is Up for Sale

Bill Murray’s old house in new yorklocated in: Celebrities’ favorite area Snedens Landing was recently listed for just under $3.7 million.

Snedens Landing, a small riverside community in the hamlet of Palisades new YorkIt has long attracted the attention of celebrities, artists and other high-profile individuals due to its low-key lifestyle, size and nature. In fact, it is often referred to as “Hollywood on the Hudson.” Past and present residents of Snedens Landing include Uma Thurman, Ethan Hawke, Angelina Jolie, Al Pacino and Scarlett Johanssen. Located on the banks of the Hudson River, Snedens Landing is both rural and modest, with only 100 residences in the area. Unlike other Hudson Valley properties located more than 90 minutes from New York City, Palisades is easily accessible just 25 miles outside of New York City. Private woodland landscaping, large estates, and secluded homes make this the go-to destination for homeowners looking for a primary home or vacation home.

Bill Murray living room in Palisades New York

Sitting room.

Andrea B. Swenson

This is probably actor Murray’s Ghostbusters And Groundhog Day Fame, he thought, when he bought the property with his then-wife Margaret Kelly in 1986. He purchased and built upon the house, which included a 19th-century barn known as the “Yellow Barn.” Murray hasn’t owned the house since the 1990s, and the current sellers are renowned artists Sean Scully and Liliane Tomasko. The couple bought the house in 2012 for $2.55 million.

The prolific actor and comedian applied to a prominent Connecticut-based architecture firm Shope Reno Whartonresidential and commercial design The company is known for designing livable, durable and site-specific homes. The company is also successful in skillfully combining historic houses with the present; That’s exactly what they were tasked with doing with “Yellow Warehouse.” Murray approached the firm about expanding the existing structure and creating a detached two-car garage with office/studio space. Although the entire original structure could not be saved, Shope Reno Wharton incorporated many elements of the original structure into Yellow Barn’s design.

Although built more than thirty years ago, the Yellow Barn retains its centuries-old charm. Located on approximately four acres of land, the house spreads over an area of ​​5,177 square meters and has five bedrooms, four bathrooms and one toilet. There is also a screened porch and family room.

Bill Murray dining in the Palisades New York kitchen

Kitchen and dining area.

Andrea B. Swenson

Listed by Marjorie Galen of Sotheby’s International Realty, the colonial-style home is painted, as its name suggests, a distinctive bright yellow hue as a nod to the original Yellow Barn. Wild landscaping surrounds the house, and inside there are beautiful light-filled living spaces with classic interior design, including a modern living room with vaulted ceilings and skylights. French doors connect you to the backyard with a large lawn and mature trees.

The home is as cozy as it gets, with wood-burning fireplaces in the living room and dining room, a formal dining area with bookcases and oversized windows, and an office nook with a built-in daybed. There’s a quirky kitchen designed for a no-frills chef, recently updated with new appliances. Windows above the sink fill the room with natural sunlight, and the kitchen island offers dining seating for informal weekend breakfasts. The house’s only original fireplace, dating from the 19th century, is located in the kitchen.

Upstairs you’ll find the spacious master suite with a vaulted ceiling and blue walls and other en-suite bedrooms, one of which is currently used as a gym. The house reflects a vintage style but is prepared for a buyer with creative design vision. The sale comes with an additional two-acre buildable parcel in case you want to create an artist’s studio or guest cottage.

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Andrea B. Swenson