- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Parking: 1
- Price: $1,399,000
Welcome home to one of the most unique landmark homes in all 5 boroughs. Nestled along the North Shore of Staten Island, minutes from the ferry, sits the home of the renowned Parisian artist John Noble. Coming to America in 1919, Noble was a fixture on the McCarren Line tugboats, towing sailing vessels in and out of New York Harbor. From there, his fascination with the maritime world took off, leading to a lifetime of work as a sailor, mariner, and salvager of New York Harbor. There he fell in love with the "graveyard of the sea" of wooden sailing vessels, a sight that stayed with him for the rest of his life. In 1941, he began building a floating studio, a "houseboat" made from salvaged ship parts, which you can see proudly displayed street-side at the Snug Harbor Museum, home to the John Noble exhibition. 270 Richmond Terrace is located in the St. George Historic District and was built in 1910. This 3,000 sq ft landmark home is truly one of a kind. Nautical details throughout are subtly noted, from original porthole windows and shiplap ceilings, to preserved stained glass and an unobstructed view of New York Harbor. Situated on a 4,100 sq ft lot, this 2-family home is comprised o