Truman Capote Breaks Record!

Truman Capote Breaks Record!

Truman Capote Breaks Record!
It's all over the top! From Capote himself, with his flamboyant lifestyle, to this exquisite house with its over-the-top elegance where he penned Breakfast at Tiffany's! Now it appears that the selling price is also over the top, setting a new record for Brooklyn Heights real estate sales.

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The house to which we refer is that cheerful yellow charmer with the drop-dead beautiful interior. Graceful in every aspect and only minutes from Manhattan, we could think of no more perfect place for memorable entertaining, daily living and raising a grounded family. Displaying masterful architecture by Minard Lafever and built in 1839, we marveled at the 3-story elliptical mahogany staircase with sunlight pouring through the rosette oculus window in the ceiling. Remembering its 11 bedrooms and 7.5 baths, not to mention 11 fireplaces, this was the home that would fill every desire; one you would never want to leave and one where the children and their children would always come for long visits, and holidays would always be memorable.

Finally someone appreciated its value so much it didn't bother them that they were buying the highest priced house in the area. They saw the timeless elegance and took the time to touch the woodwork and to stand in awe looking up the magical staircase. Now 70 Willow Street has a new owner who purchased it at $12m - $6m under the original listing price and $1m over the most expensive home sale in Brooklyn Heights to date.

Source: therealdeal.com