A cedar-shake and stone estate in one of Armonk, NY’s established enclaves has been listed for $5.4 million—and its standout room might surprise you.
The 11,000-plus square foot estate can be found on 2.3 acres at 2 Hollow Ridge Road in Armonk. It includes seven bedrooms, 8.5 baths, and was designed by Hamptons architect Val Florio and built by Legacy Construction Northeast in 2006.
The house was originally built for luxury home developer Jay Bialsky, who helped shape its design, according to listing agent Brian Milton of Compass. In an earlier Westchester Magazine feature, Bialsky described the kitchen as the center of his family’s life.
“The kitchen gives this house a real identity,” says Milton. “Rich millwork and beautifully detailed ceilings carry that craftsmanship throughout the house.”
The double-height space features a barrel-vaulted ceiling, clerestory windows, an oversized center island and a casual dining area with a fireplace. Doors lead to a stone terrace with an outdoor kitchen.
The home’s standout room is the kitchen (Realtor.com)One of seven bedrooms (Realtor.com)The master bath (Realtor.com)
On the main floor, 10-foot ceilings give scale to a living room with a coffered ceiling and custom built-ins. There’s also a formal dining room, a study, and a guest suite.
Upstairs, an open gallery with a family room and fireplace links three en suite bedrooms with the primary suite, which is set apart for privacy. It includes a dressing room and a bath with a sculptural soaking tub and a sauna.
A back staircase from the mudroom leads to a separate wing with two more en suite bedrooms, suited to guests, staff, or extended family.
The finished walkout lower level was built for recreation with its billiards room, a wine cellar and tasting room, a media room, living room, and the nearly 1,000-square-foot home gym.
A private home gym on the lower level (Realtor.com)The game room, complete with a full bar (Realtor.com)One of several outdoor seating areas on the 2.3 acre lot (Realtor.com)
Outdoor space includes a covered porch, stone terraces, a level lawn, and a potential pool site. A new cedar roof was installed in 2026, and the home also comes with a generator and a heated three-car garage.
“This is an established neighborhood of substantial homes, close to downtown Armonk. You have restaurants, local shops, parks, a nature preserve, and community events all nearby,” says Milton.
Not to mention, the Big Apple is only 35 miles away—or 50 minutes by car with minimal traffic.
“The Big Lebowski” star, 65, told Architectural Digest that she had her eye on the residence before it ever hit the market.
“We were so lucky to find this apartment,” she said in a video tour of the home. “I think this is one of the most beautiful apartments in New York.”
Located in a 1920s building that was originally a hotel, the home is on “the roof of the building” and boasts several terraces—including one with an herb garden she planted and shares with her “very close friends.”
After living in a townhouse with her husband, director Brett Freundlich, and their two children for nearly 25 years, this apartment is her first time living “up high.”
Julianne Moore shared a look inside her stunning New York City home, filled with items she’s collected for decades. (Architectural Digest)The West Village abode has ample outdoor space, providing amazing views of the city. (Architectural Digest)The actress and her husband raised their children in a townhouse, but decided to downsize and opt for a unit in a high-rise. (Architectural Digest)
“There’s so much life. You see people,” she said, pointing to a man on his balcony visible through the window. “It’s a wonderful way to experience the life of the city.”
The home underwent an eight-month renovation, a project Moore worked on closely with her brother-in-law, architectural designer Oliver Freundlich. The duo have worked together through six transformations.
“It’s compact enough that the details really, really matter.” Moore said of the home. Freundlich added “a little bit of shine everywhere, like in the light switches and with the faucets and the cabinet handles.”
The home isn’t just filled with items that were sourced to match the aesthetic. Moore seemingly has a meaningful connection to each piece she’s brought into her abode, from the kitchen chairs she purchased in Paris in 1995 and have been in “every place” that she’s lived in since to the modest piece of Ikea furniture she bought instead of “having something made,” which holds dishes in the corner of her storage-lacking kitchen.
The mom of two elaborated on her design preferences, noting that she likes “craft.”
Moore explained she spends most of her time at this table in the entry of the home, looking out over her terrace. (Architectural Digest)The corner bookshelves were installed by the previous owner. (Architectural Digest)Moore has an eclectic collection of art, including a wax baby she acquired after working with the artist who sculpted it. (Architectural Digest)
“I don’t like things to be overly produced,” she shared. “I like patina. I like texture. I like ceramics.”
Ceramics carrying fascinating backstories line many of the surfaces in the dwelling. A fascinating piece by an artist named “Four” holds eggs in the kitchen, a mirror made by Isabel Rower greets guests in the entryway, and a collection of ceramic items cast in bronze—like AirPods and a cassette tape—are displayed in the living room.
While many of the collectibles Moore has acquired over the years have ties to her impressive career—such as the wax baby she snapped up while working with Lisbeth McCoy, the artist who sculpted it—there’s not an inch of the home that feels pretentious.
A table she spent “a long time” hunting down serves as a catchall in the home’s entry, and the hardwood floors of the primary bedroom are bare because she enjoys doing yoga there.
The statement-making bookshelves nestled in a corner of the main living space are left over from the previous owners, whom Moore applauded for having great taste.
Moore’s bathroom is a light-flooded sanctuary, which she says has the best lighting and many intentional little design details. (Architectural Digest)The bedroom is beautiful but unfussy, with bare floors where she enjoys doing yoga. (Architectural Digest)
She kept their original bathtub, too, which is high praise from the tub-obsessed A-lister who considers the feature “essential” to her life.
Just a few cosmetic changes were made to upgrade the primary bathroom, where she worked with Freundlich to source tiles that would match the existing marble.
Simple pleasures seem to bring Moore lots of joy. For example, a “marine lip” has been added to the edge of her bathroom countertop, a detail she says “everybody always comments on.” The feature prevents water from running off the side of the counter.
The bathroom, in general, seems to be a special place for the Academy Award winner.
“One of the things that’s great about this bathroom in particular is, because the marble is so bright and these lights are so good, you tend to look really good in this bathroom,” Moore shared. “Sometimes you might look better in this bathroom than you do in real life, so I don’t know if that’s a good thing or a bad thing.”
While the apartment certainly has some quirks, such as the aforementioned lack of space in the kitchen and a tricky terrace door that increases the odds of getting stuck outside, there’s no shortage of character.
Moore loves working from her table while she looks out at the terrace and is appreciative of her “actual working fireplace,” a feature she explained is “very, very unusual in New York City.”
In addition to the charming penthouse, Moore and her family have a “big house in Montauk.” They originally held a cottage in the same area, selling it for $2.85 million when she realized her children had outgrown it.
“Our kids grew up, literally,” she said. “One is 5’10” and the other is 6-foot-2.”
Although the family has opted for more space by the beach, their apartment in the West Village is a downsize from the townhouse in which she raised her children, Caleb Moore Freundlich, 28, and Liv Helen Moore Freundlich, 24.
A five-bedroom estate in Manalapan, FL, offering the unique “opportunity to renovate, expand, or create a new custom estate” has just hit the market for an eye-watering $95 million.
The 2.69-acre property spanning the Atlantic Ocean to the Intracoastal Waterway has splashed to the top of the week’s most expensive homes list.
Built in 1989, the 16,538-square-foot residence comes with a private 100-foot dock designed to accommodate a substantial yacht.
Also found on the property are east and west pools, a bridge over a pond, and a gazebo. The expansive lot has 250 feet of water frontage on both the ccean and waterway.
More spectacular estates to make the week’s most expensive homes list include a recently gutted Upper East Side townhouse, an equestrian estate in Wellington, FL, and a luxury spec developer’s own mansion in Palm Beach, FL.
Waterfront Point lot: This recently renovated estate is said to be owned by venture capital and private equity firm executive Andrew Heller, who bought it for $16,000,000 in 2014.
The nearly 1-acre lot features stunning views and 343 feet of direct water frontage. It’s anchored by a six-bedroom residence that just completed a “remarkable transformation.” It now features a glass elevator, a grand two-story entry, a chef’s kitchen with custom cabinetry and coffered ceilings, and a water-facing primary suite with a fireplace and private terrace.
The property comes with a two-story guesthouse, a private protected dock, an in-ground pool, and a four-car garage.
Peninsula estate: Built in 2020 and designed by architect Max Strang, this gated six-bedroom mansion overlooking New River has many modern amenities, including a pickleball court.
Highlights of the 9,995-square-foot floating cantilever design include retractable glass walls, bespoke lighting, skylights, and European white oak floors. Expansive windows provide jaw-dropping views of the 640 feet of water frontage. Luxurious amenities include a chef’s kitchen with a hidden prep pantry, a formal dining room, a primary suite with a gym and sitting room, a home theater, and a full apartment suite.
Covered patios overlook the in-ground pool with a spa.
Point lot: This recently constructed waterfront estate features three floors of luxurious living on Las Olas Isles.
Built in 2025 by Bomar Builders, the 10,160-square-foot residence, with a third-floor roof deck, was designed by Carlos Martin Architects. Featuring 277 feet of direct water frontage, the six-bedroom mansion is being offered “fully furnished” with interiors by Artistic View. Oak millwork, Italian porcelain, glass walls framing the breathtaking Intracoastal Waterway views, and two fireplaces are found throughout the home.
The nearly half-acre lot also has two summer kitchens, a temperature-controlled wine room, a commercial-grade elevator, a 70-foot lap pool, a spa, and a deep-water dock to accommodate a yacht.
Upper East Side townhouse: This five-bedroom residence spans six levels and features 14,125 square feet of modern living space through a “no-expense-spared gut renovation.”
The elegant interior features an open floor plan designed for grand-scale entertaining and everyday living. A “showpiece” kitchen has Calacatta paonazzo marble, custom cabinetry, and a “dramatic” island. The cozy living room has a wood-burning fireplace. Glass doors open to a landscaped garden ideal for morning coffee. A full-floor primary suite has a dressing room and a spa-inspired bathroom. The lower-level wellness retreat has a gym, a steam room, and a sauna.
A top recreation level has a golf simulator, a kitchenette, and direct access to a private sun deck.
Palm Beach Point: This 23.08-acre equestrian compound features a recently built five-bedroom mansion, a 20-stall barn, dual tack rooms, grooming and feed stations, an all-weather arena, 14 lush paddocks, and a 3.3-acre Grand Prix field.
Built in 2023, the 15,029-square-foot estate, “where no detail has been spared,” has a “restaurant-grade” kitchen, a billiard room, two executive offices, dual primary baths with steam showers, a fitness center, a zero-edge saltwater pool with a hot tub, and a pool house with a cold plunge. There is also a four-bedroom apartment for guests or staff, plus a private studio and a one-bedroom apartment with a separate entry.
The sprawling property comes with a 12-car garage with a lift and a “mile-long all-weather perimeter track.”
Central Park views: This five-bedroom estate, custom-designed by Arthur Dunnam of Jed Johnson Studio, combines the luxury of private living with glamorous community amenities.
A formal private entry opens to a stylish interior with 12.5-foot ceilings, custom millwork, quartered solid oak floors, and integrated cove lighting. The chef’s kitchen has satin-lacquered parchment-white cabinetry, Grigio Carnico marble countertops, and a butler’s pantry. A private terrace overlooks Central Park.
The $21,889 monthly association fee at the Robert A.M. Stern–designed building provides access to a Residents’ Club with a full-service dining room, club room and bar, dining terrace, screening room, game room, and wine tasting room. There is also an Athletic Club and Spa with a pool, fitness center, sports courts, golf simulator, and playroom.
Mediterranean-style mansion: Luxury spec developer Todd Glaser is said to be looking to part ways with his Marion Sims Wyeth–designed estate, which was built in 1928.
The thoughtfully modernized mansion features 12,000 square feet of timeless and elegant living space. Located in the Estate Section, this nine-bedroom residence sits on 1.11 acres, featuring seven fountains, rose gardens, and parking for 12 vehicles. Impressive details include a living room with a 35-foot ceiling, original stenciled pecky cypress beams, a lavish primary suite with dual baths and dressing rooms, and a wine cellar.
A pool, two-story cabana, gym, separate staff quarters, and six-car garage are also found on the property.
Triplex penthouse: Located atop the Robert A.M. Stern–designed luxury building, this five-bedroom estate spans the top three floors, offering spectacular views of Fifth Avenue and Greenwich Village.
Built in 2025, the 8,327-square-foot residence also features 752 square feet of outdoor living. Offering sweeping views of Washington Square Park and the New York skyline, the mansion has a grand entry with a “windowed, architectural staircase,” a great room with herringbone white oak floors, a library, and a Christopher Peacock chef’s kitchen with Calacatta gold marble and a breakfast nook opening to a limestone private terrace. A primary suite with multiple dressing rooms, a private balcony, and dual marble bathrooms spans the lower level. An “entertainer’s dream” on the top floor has a solarium with a wet bar, an expansive terrace, and an outdoor kitchen.
A $16,897 monthly association fee provides access to “white-glove amenities,” including a fitness center curated by The Wright Fit, a tranquility room, a library lounge with a bar and wine/spirit lockers, an atrium dining room with a catering kitchen, and a golf simulator.
2.51-acre waterfront retreat: Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this 10-bedroom compound includes a recently updated 10,000-square-foot main estate and a two-bedroom guesthouse.
Built in 1998, the refreshed 12,019-square-foot interior now offers new windows and glass doors that capture the breathtaking scenery. Luxurious details include a wood-paneled office with built-in cabinetry, a living room with a coffered ceiling and fireplace, and a chef’s kitchen with an oversized island. Covered terraces overlook the private grounds, with a heated swimming pool with new deck, a spa, and a gazebo with beach access.
Also located on the property are a fitness center, two guest casitas, a gatehouse, and a three-car garage.
Sea-to-lake estate: This “exceptionally rare dual waterfront setting” features a five-bedroom mansion. However, its prime 2.69 acres are also being marketed as “an opportunity to renovate, expand, or create a new custom estate.”
The property spans the Atlantic Ocean to the Intracoastal Waterway and features a 100-foot private dock and a beach parcel. The 16,538-square-foot residence has sliding glass doors, exposed beams, and vaulted ceilings.
East and west pools, a bridge over a pond, and a gazebo are also located on the sprawling lot.
“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” star Anson Mount has enjoyed the kind of prolonged Hollywood success that few actors manage to achieve—and he’s done it despite turning his back on the L.A. lifestyle entirely.
Mount, 53, began his acting career in the late 1990s, but shot to global fame in 2002, when he starred alongside Britney Spears, Zoe Saldana, and Taryn Manning in the movie “Crossroads.”
Since then, the actor—who was born and raised in Tennessee—has appeared in dozens of other projects, including the AMC series “Hell on Wheels” and, most recently, Paramount’s latest “Star Trek” spinoff.
Mount has been on a whirlwind media tour to promote the fourth season of the show, spending several days in New York City for interviews, including a now-viral appearance on “The View,” during which host Joy Behar planted a very passionate kiss on his mouth.
The actor later joked that he’d immediately flagged the interaction to his wife, Darah Trang, telling TV Insider: “I asked my wife to promise me that she wouldn’t divorce me. She thought it was hilarious.”
“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” star Anson Mount has enjoyed the kind of prolonged Hollywood success that few actors manage to achieve—and he’s done it despite turning his back on the L.A. lifestyle entirely. (Dominik Bindl/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival)
Needless to say, Mount appears very comfortable in the spotlight.
Yet, behind the scenes, he has gone out of his way to avoid the stereotypical lifestyle of a Hollywood actor—eschewing Los Angeles in favor of returning to his home state of Tennessee, where he and his spouse own a home in the West Meade area of Nashville.
Having grown up 30 miles outside of Nashville in an area called White Bluff, Mount began his acting career with a local program at Sewanee University. However, he recently admitted to Nashville Scene that he never imagined he would one day become a fully fledged movie star.
“You don’t grow up in a place like White Bluff and think, ‘Oh, I’m gonna go be in the movies,'” he said. “It just doesn’t seem like an option that’s on the table.”
Still, Mount didn’t let that stop him from pursuing his dream—which ultimately saw him relocating to New York City so he could study acting at Columbia University, where he earned an MFA in theatre in 1998.
The following year, he earned his first credited role, appearing in an episode of the hit show “Ally McBeal,” which was quickly followed by a small part in “Sex and the City.”
Like so many actors, however, Mount felt drawn to Los Angeles, where he secured the role of Ben in “Crossroads,” along with a number of other, smaller parts. But even as his career was taking off, the on-screen star struggled with the L.A. lifestyle, revealing to The Bend Bulletin in 2011 that he managed to stick it out only a few years before heading back to the Big Apple.
“I found myself being 36 years old and found myself dyeing my hair and trying to be the best-looking guy in the room. I just couldn’t live with it,” he said. “I wanted to be back in New York and grow my hair out and start pursuing the roles I wanted to pursue.”
Still, he admitted that life in New York—where he ended up buying an apartment in Brooklyn—was by no means easy. He joked that he had essentially gone from one extreme to the other, leaving L.A. where he was “bored” and taking up residence in a city that can feel very “hard.”
Mount, now 53, shot to fame while living in Los Angeles, when he landed a starring role in the movie “Crossroads” alongside Taryn Manning (left), Britney Spears, and Zoe Saldana. (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)Mount has previously admitted that he was “bored” with life in L.A. He now lives in his home state of Tennessee, with his wife and their kids. (Instagram/Anson Mount)
“It was so easy to just roll out of my bed and go for a jog on the beach and go to an audition and go to the beach. It was a lovely lifestyle. But I wasn’t struggling against anything,” he shared.
“I moved back to New York City from Los Angeles a few years ago. … To move back to New York from a place that’s so comfortable, that’s hard. It was time to get back to where I had a community, and it was time to stop competing for work I was not interested in. I just felt bored.”
Mount ended up spending more than a decade in the New York area, although he later moved out of the city and into a home in Connecticut, which property records show he purchased for $1.6 million in 2018, the same year that he and Trang tied the knot.
The couple lived in the home for several years, welcoming their first daughter, Clover, there. After becoming a parent, the actor said he realized that he wanted to be closer to his family—and raise his kids somewhere with more space and a better support system.
“Once we had a daughter, it quickly became clear that we needed more than farmland, and it was also time to be closer to my mom,” he explained to Nashville Scene.
“I’d always felt that Nashville was a great place to raise kids.”
His wife wasn’t immediately convinced about the move, prompting Mount to take her on a tour of Nashville, during which he joked that he ensured she received the “royal treatment” in a bid to help her fall in love with the city in the same way that he had.
That tactic certainly appears to have paid off—and the couple listed their Connecticut home for $2.2 million in July 2024. They sold it for the full asking price a few months later, before relocating to Nashville full time.
They welcomed their second daughter, Violet, in July 2025.
The actor joked that he had to give his wife, Darah Trang, “the royal treatment” during a trip to Nashville to help ensure that she would fall in love with the city. (Instagram/Anson Mount)The couple’s property is located on a lush parcel—where Mount has set up a special shed in which he fires pottery. (Instagram/Anson Mount)
After the move, Mount spent time commuting between their home in Nashville and the “Star Trek” set in Canada—paying tribute to his wife in a September 2025 Instagram post, in which he praised her for caring for their two children alone, while also settling their family into their new home without him.
“Just got to my hotel room,” he wrote, while sharing a photo of himself lying on his bed. “I’m commuting for the rest of the year to shoot Season 5 of ‘Star Trek Strange New Worlds.’ A bit tired but nothing compared to my amazing wife who’s managing both kids and settling a new house in my absence.
“I’m still happy I chose to be an actor but there are realities that come with any career choice. And travel is definitely the big reality of this business. I’m just lucky to have a family that supports me and bosses who try to help me make it all fit.”
Perhaps it’s no surprise that Mount is eager to boost the entertainment industry in his own state, something he says can be done only if Tennessee improves incentives for TV and film productions.
“The current incentives package that we have functions essentially as a pipe dream in comparison to peer state,” he told Nashville Scene.
“We lose over 50% of our film grads to places like Los Angeles and Atlanta and New York,” he added. “That’s the lifeblood of any entertainment business. What you’re looking for in film production is a place that you can go and find the majority of your workforce already there.”
When he isn’t busy filming, parenting, or campaigning for the Nashville movie scene, the actor throws himself into another, rather unique hobby, something he started while he and his spouse were still living in Connecticut: pottery.
The actor regularly shares Instagram videos of himself opening up his kiln to reveal the fruits of his labor, with a recent clip revealing that he’s set up the apparatus in a special pottery shed at his Nashville home.
A loft-style studio condo in New York that has been home to renowned circus performers Michael DuBois and Viktoria Grimmy for the last 15 years has recently been brought to the market for $899,000—complete with a rig designed for aerial acrobatics.
Located in Brooklyn, NY, in a converted chocolate factory, the unit has been owned by the two stunt artists since 2011.
The husband-and-wife duo’s apartment—though not quite as dramatic as the stages they perform on—is peppered with nods to their impressive career and offers soaring ceilings that mirror the dramatic height of a real circus tent.
A loft-style studio condo in New York that has been home to renowned circus performers Michael DuBois and Viktoria Grimmy for the last 15 years has recently been brought to the market for $899,000. (Al Siedman/InGage for The Corcoran Group)The husband-and-wife duo’s apartment—though not quite as dramatic as the stages they perform on—is peppered with nods to their impressive career and offers soaring ceilings that mirror the dramatic height of a real circus tent. (Al Siedman/InGage for The Corcoran Group)Located in Brooklyn, NY, inside a converted chocolate factory, the unit has been owned by the two stunt artists since 2011. (Al Siedman/InGage for The Corcoran Group)
In fact, the 1,222-square-foot residence even has a ceiling mounted rig once used for Grimmys’ aerial silks that now features a hanging egg chair.
The unit, with its two-story open floor plan, is tucked away inside the former Cocoline Chocolate Factory building, which was constructed in 1947 as a working facility, then converted into a residential space with 45 condos in 2003.
“In the building, floors two through five have 13-foot ceilings, but this ground floor unit has 17-foot ceilings,” says listing agent Emma James of Corcoran Bedford-Stuyvesant. “I think the next buyer will be someone who appreciates the incredible ceiling heights and incredible wall of windows.”
The industrial-style residence has a circular staircase that leads up to a loft area with walk-in closet.
“Upstairs, the space being used as a bedroom has a full-height ceiling and the main floor has full ceilings as well,” James says, before noting that there is ample “opportunity” for a future buyer to change the layout of the dwelling to better suit their needs.
“There is so much opportunity. It is built out as a loft and currently set up as a one-bedroom condo with a big walk-in closet and a wealth of windows,” she adds.
The two-story space’s wall of windows above the street allows lots of natural light to flood in and also gives the impression the space is elevated.
The industrial-style residence has a circular staircase that leads up to a loft area with walk-in closet. (Al Siedman/InGage for The Corcoran Group)The listing agent noted there is ample “opportunity” for a future buyer to change the layout of the dwelling to better suit their needs. (Al Siedman/InGage for The Corcoran Group)Modern decor is found throughout the elegant loft property. (Al Siedman/InGage for The Corcoran Group)
“Another great feature is that you can’t see inside from the outside,” she notes. “It also has more space than a new build condo.”
The flexible layout, which would be ideal as a rehearsal space, photo studio, or other artistic pursuit, could continue to be used as a creative space, provide a blank canvas for the next buyer, or create the perfect movie night with TV projector and custom blackout blinds.
“It is super convenient to get to Fort Greene Park from the condo and it is also located between Williamsburg and Clinton Hill,” James says.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite peninsula has a breakfast bar and separate dining area that flows seamlessly into the main living room.
The ground floor also features a renovated bathroom and a washer/dryer.
A $1,436 monthly association fee provides access to a 5,000-square-foot roof deck featuring Brooklyn’s first green roof, which would be a great spot for morning coffee and to soak in the panoramic views spanning from Manhattan to Brooklyn.
“It also has an atrium with native plantings and a gym for residents,” James adds. “It’s a really fun building.”
“The White Lotus” starLeslie Bibb has once again pulled back the curtain on the breathtaking transformation of the historic upstate New York retreat she shares with longtime partner Sam Rockwell—revealing the impressive progress the couple made on the gut renovation of the centuries-old dwelling, which they bought more than two years ago.
The 52-year-old actress gave fans an exclusive look at the lavish renovation on Instagram, where she revealed several significant updates, not least the installation of an enormous swimming pool, while also laying bare some of the less-than-glamorous aspects of the project.
Bibb and Rockwell, 57, who have been together since 2007, purchased the 1750s residence in 2024, then embarked on an ambitious, top-to-bottom restoration the following year.
Though they still seem a ways off from being able to move into the dwelling, Bibb was full of enthusiasm about the steps they have taken toward that goal in recent months. She noted that she is particularly enamored with the enormous red barn on the compound, which was given a new coat of paint.
In her caption, the actress explained that the foundation of the pool has now been laid, noting that they needed to install the external feature “early” in order to figure out how it would impact the septic lines.
“The White Lotus” star Leslie Bibb has once again pulled back the curtain on the breathtaking transformation of the historic upstate New York retreat she shares with longtime partner Sam Rockwell. (Instagram)New images reveal the impressive progress the couple have made on the gut renovation of the centuries-old dwelling, which they bought more than two years ago. (Instagram)
“The home reno is going swimmingly,” she joked. “Pool is kind of in … we had to put her in early so we could run septic lines around it … porches are being built…”
She then gave a shout out to the couple’s close friend and designer Shawn Henderson, who is overseeing the overhaul of the A-list couple’s Hudson Valley retreat.
“It’s official, i am in love with our red barn … perfect color choice Shawn,” she added.
Her carousel of photos and videos offered an inside look at the dramatic progress being made throughout the sprawling estate, featuring the newly installed in-ground pool, the beginnings of expansive wraparound porches, and the striking red barn that Bibb said she has “fallen in love” with.
In the first image, Bibb could be seen posing by the barn, which she described as “perfect.”
Other images captured construction crews hard at work, stacks of building materials, newly landscaped grounds, and several rooms nearing completion as the ambitious restoration entered its final stages.
The snaps put the property’s dramatic transformation on full display, showcasing the lush landscaping as well as ongoing construction work.
Bibb and Rockwell, 57, who have been together since 2007, purchased the 1750s residence in 2024 before embarking on an ambitious, top-to-bottom restoration the following year. (Instagram)Though they still seem a ways off from actually being able to move into the dwelling, Bibb was full of enthusiasm about the steps they have taken toward that goal in recent months. (Instagram)“The home reno is going swimmingly,” she joked. “Pool is kind of in … we had to put her in early so we could run septic lines around it … porches are being built…” (Instagram)Bibb is working with her close friend, designer Shawn Henderson, on the project. (Instagram)
Bibb’s latest update received many a congratulatory comment from her friends and followers, including her fellow “White Lotus” star Michelle Monaghan, who joked that the couple now have the perfect spot for some “water aerobics.”
Others chimed in to plead with Bibb to pitch herself—and her home—as the focus of an HGTV series, with one writing: “I would watch an HGTV show of you doing this!”
And while the actress stated that her favorite part of the property thus far is the bold red barn, her followers were quick to call attention to a stunning tree that snakes its way up one of the brick walls of the main residence, creating a magical effect.
“That wall tree situation? Gorgeous,” one wrote, as another added: “Wait, a red barn, delft tiles, an espaliered tree? Stunningly beautiful choices so far.”
In April, Bibb shared a first look at the home’s renovation process, revealing that the property has been stripped down nearly to its studs. But that didn’t stop her from proudly showcasing the dwelling to her closest friends, revealing that her “White Lotus” co-star Aimee Lou Wood had already been given a tour.
“Home reno update part: too many to count,” Bibb captioned the carousel of visuals. “As Aimee Lou Wood said … I’m in love.”
The actress then revealed that the group kept stumbling across “frogs everywhere,” while sharing a photo of two frog-shaped statues perched on a window ledge.
They are “like little totems,” she added.
The images she shared at the time showed that much of the interior had been stripped down, with only the wooden framing visible in many of the rooms. The original stonework found throughout the home appeared to have been left intact.
Images of the property itself reveal that, while great progress has been made, Bibb and Rockwell have a way to go before the dwelling will be in a livable state. (Instagram)The actress has been documenting the project since work began one year ago. (Instagram)Her followers have urged her to pitch the project to HGTV. (Instagram)
Outside, one half of the property had been covered in protective material, while many of the windows had been removed in anticipation of new glass being installed.
A video shared on Bibb’s TikTok with the same caption revealed some insight into the extent of the work being done, with multiple trucks parked outside the property, including one belonging to a Hudson excavation company.
In that clip, Bibb revealed that the entire roof of the home has been replaced since work commenced, while an addition appears to have been added to the original stone structure.
In August 2025, when work on the renovation began in earnest, Bibb made clear her desire to maintain as many of the property’s original design details as possible.
“Say hello to our new baby … last year Sammy and I bought this beautiful 1750s house with the goal of fixing it up and making it the Upstate home of our dreams, preserving all of its original charm but making it uniquely ours,” she wrote.
Bibb also revealed that the property had captured both her and Rockwell’s hearts from the start: “From the moment we walked in, we knew it was the one.”
The actress also paid tribute to Henderson, whom she called her “partner in crime and designer extraordinaire,” revealing that the two were already having “so much fun” with the project—while urging anyone who has thought about embarking on a similar renovation to get started as soon as they can.
“We are already having so much fun with the renovations and want to take you all along,” she explained. “For all my HGTV enthusiasts, lovers of old houses, CLB community, and anyone who needs some inspiration to start that project you’ve been putting off—this is for you!”
Bibb also revealed that the property had captured both her and Rockwell’s hearts from the start, explaining: “From the moment we walked in, we knew it was the one.” (Instagram)Her Instagram followers were left bowled over by a beautiful tree that snakes up one of the brick walls. (Instagram)Bibb has previously revealed her desire to keep as many period details as possible. (Instagram)They have not yet revealed whether they plan to use their Hudson Valley residence as a weekend and vacation retreat, or if they hope to relocate to their countryside dwelling permanently when work is finally completed. (Instagram)
At the time, Bibb also shared a video of herself and Henderson on the first day of the renovation, in which she is seen walking into the structure and declaring: “I feel like this house is magic.”
She further noted that, despite the ramshackle appearance of the property, she and Henderson kept discovering new details that just reinforced her belief that it would one day be the house of her dreams.
“I feel like every time you think something’s crap and then all of a sudden you’re like, ‘Oh, it’s beautiful wood.'”
In that video, several of the home’s original design details were captured, including the huge fireplaces, exposed wooden beams, enormous windows, and beautifully ornate wallpaper in many of the bedrooms.
The team has also uncovered a few surprises along the way, including a hidden space in the roof, which Bibb joked in February looked like a place that “might have had a ghost.”
When Bibb and Rockwell aren’t spending time at their upstate New York home, they are based in New York City, where they share an apartment on the Lower East Side, according to records.
They have not yet revealed whether they plan to use their Hudson Valley residence as a weekend and vacation retreat, or if they hope to relocate to their countryside dwelling permanently when work is finally completed.
Gwyneth Paltrow has come under furious criticism after she appeared in a video commercial for a luxury high-rise apartment building in Israel—amid the country’s ongoing conflict with Palestine.
Paltrow, 53, takes center stage in a new promo for 51 Park, an upscale 51-story development in Herzliya, a city that lies just north of Tel Aviv, and is approximately 50 miles from the Gaza Strip, which has been decimated by the war between Israel and Hamas.
In the ad, Paltrow is seen luxuriating in a high-rise penthouse apartment overlooking Manhattan, complaining about early mornings as she prepares to go on a run through Central Park.
“Who decided mornings should be so early?” she laments, as she stretches and changes into a workout set, before stating: “Even my coffee needs a coffee.”
As the ad shows her jogging along the park’s tree-lined pathways, the voiceover continues: “Waking up for a morning run can be brutal, but it’s a price I’m willing to pay. Because once I hit the park, pure energy takes over. It’s hard to explain.”
Paltrow is then seen running back to the apartment building, where she changes and heads out for the day, while stating: “There’s a reason the world’s most iconic buildings are by a park,” in an apparent reference to 51 Park’s location next to Herzliya Park and Galil Yam Park.
Gwyneth Paltrow has come under furious criticism after she appeared in a video commercial for a luxury high-rise apartment building in Israel—amid the country’s ongoing conflict with Palestine. (51 Park)
The actress makes her way to a waiting car parked at the curb outside the New York building, before instructing the driver to take her to 51 Park.
“New York?” he asks, to which she responds: “Herzliya. Israel.”
Renderings of the finished project are then flashed up on the screen, showing two interconnected towers that rise up over the Herzliya skyline.
Though she did not share the video on her own Instagram account, it was quickly reposted by several other users, many of whom took aim at Paltrow’s decision to tout a luxury real estate project in a country that is still engaged in a violent conflict that has thus far claimed the lives of more than 69,000 people in Gaza alone, according to the Red Cross.
The ad was met with outrage from social media users, who branded Paltrow “irredeemable” for her decision to appear in the clip, while one person on X questioned why she felt it was acceptable to promote “luxury penthouses while Palestinians are being buried beneath the rubble of their homes.”
“This is a staggering display of indifference to the human suffering unfolding before the world’s eyes,” the X user continued.
It’s unclear exactly how much Paltrow was paid to appear in the promotional material for 51 Park, which is the latest project from Israeli real estate group Aviv Melisron and was designed by architect Avner Yashar.
Realtor.com® has contacted Paltrow’s spokesperson for comment.
The website does not currently state how much units inside the building are being listed for; however, The Guardian notes that other, similar properties in the area “have gone for millions.”
“Two spectacular and iconic 51-story towers, overlooking the pastoral Herzliya Park and Galil Yam Park, giving you the perfect combination of urban luxury and green quality of life,” the building description states.
The clip starring the “Shakespeare in Love” actress, who appears to have filmed the ad in New York City, began circulating on social media earlier this week. (51 Park)Paltrow’s ad was filmed to promote 51 Park, a luxury 646-unit development in Herzliya, a city located approximately 50 miles from the Gaza Strip, which has been decimated by the war between Israel and Hamas. (51 Park)
“Perfect location. International style and chic. Environment and planning of an unprecedented standard. Everything you need to live on an iconic level.”
The website further states that, when completed, 51 Park will be home to 646 “diverse” units that include “mini penthouses,” full penthouses, and other apartments with between two and five rooms.
Communal amenities being offered to residents include a swimming pool, a gym and sauna, a Pilates and yoga complex, a business lounge, a wine room, a cinema, and a “boutique retail floor that complements the residential experience.”
It is not known whether Paltrow has any plans to take ownership of any of the units when the property is finished.
Paltrow, who was raised by a Jewish father, director Bruce Paltrow, and a Christian mother, Blythe Danner, and she has previously revealed that she was brought up in a multifaith household.
In October 2023, after members of the terrorist group Hamas launched a violent attack on an Israeli music festival, killing around 1,200 people and taking a further 251 hostage, Paltrow was among a group of Hollywood stars who wrote an open letter to then-President Joe Biden, calling for the release of all those taken by the militants during the attack.
With the letter, the group, which also included Amy Schumer, Sacha Baron Cohen, Chris Rock, Katy Perry, Bradley Cooper, and Justin Timberlake, among others, launched a public campaign called #NoHostageLeftBehind.
“We all want the same thing: Freedom for Israelis and Palestinians to live side by side in peace,” the letter stated. “Freedom from the brutal violence spread by Hamas. And most urgently, in this moment, freedom for the hostages. We urge everyone to not rest until all hostages are released. No hostage can be left behind.”
The final 20 Hamas hostages were released on Oct. 13, 2025, as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement.
However, the conflict remains ongoing—and Israel has been accused of carrying out a genocide in Gaza by multiple human rights organizations, allegations that the country’s leaders have repeatedly denied. The country is currently facing a genocide trial at the International Court of Justice, according to CNN.
A historic New York City townhouse has been opened up to the public for the first time in more than 100 years—revealing a fascinating glimpse at the incredible original features that have been painstakingly maintained since the property was built in 1841.
Located in Manhattan‘s storied West Village, the extraordinary four-bedroom property, which spans 3,450 square feet, has been owned by the same family for more than a century, during which time it has been “meticulously maintained.”
However, the dwelling has now been brought to the market for the first time, with an asking price of $11.99 million, in what listing agent Warner Lewis, the founder and partner of the Harkov Lewis Team at Brown Harris Stevens, describes to Realtor.com® as a “truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
Images of the Greek Revival abode reveal a glimpse at the unique features that can be found inside the home, including the original wood-burning stove in the kitchen, untouched gold leaf detailing, multiple fireplaces, and—perhaps the most special element of all—an incredible two-story greenhouse that is attached to the back of the dwelling.
Yet there are also aspects of the property’s incredible past that are invisible to the casual observer, Lewis explains, such as its connection to the Underground Railroad.
A historic New York City townhouse has been opened up to the public for the first time in more than 100 years. (Andrew Brincka/DD Reps)A new listing for the property reveals a fascinating glimpse at the incredible original features that have been painstakingly maintained since the property was built in 1841. (Andrew Brincka/DD Reps)Located in Manhattan’s storied West Village, the extraordinary four-bedroom property, which spans 2,100 square feet, has been owned by the same family for more than a century, during which time it has been “meticulously maintained.” (Andrew Brincka/DD Reps)
“As a native New Yorker, I have always been fascinated by the history of the city and what it must have been like to live here 100, or more, years ago,” he shares. “My favorite fiction is historical fiction—whether it be ‘The Alienist’ or ‘Gangs of New York’—and when I’m not reading fiction, reading about the actual history of New York has always interested me.
“We have a major link to that history: 29 Grove St. was a stop along the Underground Railroad, and there are copious original details going back to 1841.”
Before the dwelling was officially listed on June 2, the Harkov Lewis team revealed a sneak peek behind its doors in an Instagram post that highlighted some of the other unique features found inside the abode, from a hand-painted blue-and-white porcelain sink that has remained in place since the 1980s to a vintage doorbell that “predates electricity.”
According to Lewis, the property’s charming original features make it one of the most unique listings to hit New York’s real estate market in the last two decades, not least because so many of its historic elements have been so carefully maintained—rather than being stripped out to make way for more modern amenities.
“In 20-plus years of doing real estate in the city, never have I had the pleasure of working on a piece of New York history like 29 Grove,” he said. “Every time I’m in the house, I see a feature that takes me back to a time we can only read about in books or see in movies.
“The historical details of this house are not to be missed and make it a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for its next owner.”
While it retains many of those details, however, the house has undergone some updates, with the listing description noting that the facade of the 21-foot-wide home has been completely restored, while a new roof has also been added within the last seven years.
Images of the Greek Revival abode reveal a glimpse at the unique features that can be found inside the home, including the original wood-burning stove in the kitchen. (Andrew Brincka/DD Reps)The property spreads across four stories, with fireplaces and large floor-to-ceiling windows found in many of the main living spaces. (Andrew Brincka/DD Reps)There is a formal dining room with its own fireplace on the garden level of the dwelling. (Andrew Brincka/DD Reps)
Additionally, the backyard, which can be accessed via the greenhouse, has been leveled to provide a more spacious and usable space.
“Thoughtful updates over the last seven years—a new roof and restored facade, cellar, doors, railings, rear chimney, and bluestone pavers—preserve the home’s integrity as it enters its next chapter,” the listing states. “The backyard has been leveled, creating an open and functional space.”
Inside the home itself, there are plenty of opportunities for additional upgrades to be carried out, including a significant expansion of the home.
“There is also potential to add approximately 1,375 square feet, subject to verification by an architect, allowing for future expansion tailored to your vision,” the listing adds.
A future buyer could also choose to reconfigure the home, which is currently set up with four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, but offers ample living spaces that could be transformed for another use.
On the main story, referred to as the parlor level, an enormous great room boasts 11-foot-high ceilings as well as a stunning original fireplace and a built-in mirror with gold leaf detailing around its edges. That special design feature is flanked by two floor-to-ceiling windows that help to flood the space with light, while delicate crown molding adds a very luxurious feel to the room.
This room spans the entire length of the property and has been outfitted with two separate seating areas, making it the ideal space for entertaining guests. A long hallway leads out to a large enclosed terrace that serves as the upper portion of the two-story greenhouse, with a spiral staircase that leads down to the ground floor.
According to the listing, the dwelling has undergone many thoughtful updates over the years. (Andrew Brincka/DD Reps)There is an extraordinary two-story greenhouse at the back of the property. (Andrew Brincka/DD Reps)Beyond the greenhouse, there is a large garden space. (Andrew Brincka/DD Reps)
Downstairs on the garden level, there is a large kitchen, where an exposed red brick wall has been accessorized with hanging copper pots that sit above the home’s original wood-burning stove—although the current residents have chosen to add a more modern oven and stovetop for convenience.
Elsewhere on this level, a formal dining room with restored wood floors also houses an additional fireplace, as well as ample room for a very large gathering.
Beyond the kitchen, the enormous sunroom, which is part of the greenhouse space, can be accessed through the hallway or via the spiral stairs that lead down from the upper story. The greenhouse-turned-sunroom effectively serves as a gateway to the garden, where additional seating areas can be found.
The second floor of the dwelling is home to a large primary bedroom, with its own fireplace and a cozy seating area, as well as built-in storage, a large walk-in closet, and an in-room sink. This space shares a full bathroom with a second bedroom on the floor.
The other two bedrooms are located on the third floor, where they are separated by a large den. There is also another full bathroom on this story.
What the listing makes clear, however, is that the dwelling could well be seen as a blank canvas for more industrious buyers who are seeking to write a new chapter for the property, one that incorporates many of the extraordinary details from its earliest days.
“Exquisite original details include a gold leaf pier mirror, beautiful crown molding throughout, and stunning front and interior doors,” the listing description states.
“Historic details such as the five black and gold-veined marble mantles, original shutters, and the original wood-burning kitchen range showcase the home’s 19th-century character. Also remaining are the original cast-iron boot scraper and functioning bell-pull doorbell at the entry.”
