As Seen On Zillow Gone Wild: Queens Most Colorful Home

By Kimberly Ridley

Originally the site of a War of 1812 fort, the town known as Hallet’s Cove was renamed Astoria in 1939 after the USA’s then richest man, John Jacob Astor, in order to persuade him to invest in the area. He invested a token $500 (worth about $17,000 today) and never visited, but the town boomed without him, with economic growth spurred by German immigrants who made it a center of furniture and cabinet making. Incorporated into New York City in 1898, Astoria remained a center of industry while nurturing a new form of art: the motion pictures. Astoria hosted some of the biggest players of the silent film era, with Paramount Pictures, W.C. Fields, and the Marx Brothers shooting features at Kaufman Astoria Studios, which still stands today and holds a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. Nicknamed “Actoria” because so many of them call it home and “The People’s Republic of Astoria” for its socialist politics, the neighborhood encapsulates the avant-garde creative spirit of New York City. 

No one home captures that spirit more completely than this vibrant floral masterpiece that has just been listed for $3 million. The candy-colored three-family residence might be the wildest home ever featured on HGTV’s Zillow Gone Wild. Tucked behind a whimsical gate with colorful flowers, the striking red brick home offers six bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a host of unique furnishings that are set to be sold with the house. 

Enter through the delightful second-floor foyer, complete with a sparkling red chandelier. Explore the floor’s brightly colored rooms, including a delightful living room with a round couch and another striking chandelier, a darling kitchen with red retro appliances and domed lights, a light-filled day room with light-up trees, and a dining room with intricate throne chairs, all with a red theme. In contrast, the ground floor unit has a blue theme, replete with more unique chandeliers, striking blue walls in different shades, plus a pink bathroom and gorgeous domed windows. Follow the teddy bear-lined stairs to the top floor to find yet more space, green and turquoise walls, and lots of windows for plenty of natural light and great views of the tree-lined streets. A private garage and a side yard perfect for garden parties complete the home. Currently configured as a two-story owner’s residence with a third-floor rental, the layout offers endless possibilities for the new buyer, including conversion to a live/work space. 

The home is centrally located with easy access to buses and Amtrak, and is only a few blocks away from the East River and Roosevelt Island. Nearby options for entertainment include the Museum of the Moving Image, the Melrose Ballroom, and several highly rated restaurants. In addition to nurturing up-and-coming talent, Astoria is the birthplace of some of the greats, including Tony Bennet, Cyndi Lauper, and Christopher Walken. 

The listing is held by Nahid Mollah at Nest Seekers International.

Photo Credit: Nahid Mollah/Nest Seekers International

Source: www.nestseekers.com